Listening Services
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 9-8-8.
If someone’s safety is at risk, call 9-1-1.
Do you need someone to talk to about mental illness or any other problem? The services listed below are here to help.
Please note: AMI-Quebec helps families cope with mental health problems and illnesses in a loved one. While we are happy to talk to you by phone, we are not a listening line. Contact the organizations below for help.
| ORGANIZATION (website) | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Appui | 1-855-852-7784 | Listening service, support, and referrals for caregivers of elderly people [E/mostly F] | QC |
| Centre d'Écoute Le Havre | 514-982-0333 | Drop-in centre for talking to someone in complete confidentiality [F] | Montreal |
| CFMWS | 514-457-3440 x 3113 (Montréal Peer Support Coordinator) | Peer support for Canadian Forces personnel, veterans, and their families [E/F] | Canada (local chapters across the country) |
| ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 | Information about mental health services in Ontario, referrals 24/7 [E/F] | ON |
| Écoute Entraide | 514-278-2130 1-855-365-4463 | Listening line 7 days a week, 8am-10pm, peer support groups [F] | Montreal |
| Face à Face | 514-934-4546 | Free 8-week counselling, drop-in support groups, listening, assistance [E/F] | Montreal |
| Interligne | 514-866-0103 1-888-505-1010 | Info, listening, referrals, support re: sexual orientation by phone and web-chat [E/F] | QC |
| Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 | Helpline for kids and teens; counseling, listening, referrals, info [E/F] | Canada |
| Ligne Pairs-Aidants J'écoute! (Association québécoise pour la réadaptation psychosociale) | 1-888-974-7247 | Listening service for those who are living or have lived with a mental illness; open certain hours only. [E/F] | Canada |
| Ligne Parents | 1-800-361-5085 | 24/7 phone counseling & support for parents of children & teens [E/F] | QC |
| Multi-Écoute | 514-737-3604 | Listening, assistance, psychosocial support, immigrant populations [E/F/S/other] | Montreal (Côte-des-Neiges) |
| National Eating Disorder Information Centre | 1-866-633-4220 416-340-4156 | Help line, support, information on eating disorders, and referrals to health professionals [E] | Canada |
| National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Emotional Assistance | 1-844-413-6649 | Toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls [E/F] | Canada |
| Relief (formerly Revivre) | 1-866-738-4873 | Help-line, education, resources, support groups, counseling [F] | Montreal |
| Suicide Prevention Centre of Montreal (formerly Suicide Action Montreal) | 1-866-277-3553 Text 535353 Also online chat | Support, education, bereavement support for people (all ages) having suicidal thoughts and for friends and family (open 24/7) [E/F] | Montreal |
| Tel-Aide Montreal | 514-935-1101 | Free, anonymous, non-judgmental listening centre for people in distress. Open 7-11pm. [E/F] | Montreal |
| Tel-Ainés | 514-353-2463 | Free, anonymous, and confidential listening line for 60+ [F] | Montreal |
| Tel-Écoute | 514-493-4484 | Free, confidential, & anonymous listening line [F] | Montreal |
| Tel-Jeunes | 1-800-263-2266 (phone) 514-600-1002 (text) | 24/7 support and helpline; phone counseling for kids and teens under 20 [E/F] | Montreal |
| Vent Over Tea | info@ventovertea.com | Free and confidential active listening service [E/F] | Montreal |
| West Island Crisis Center | 514-684-6160 | Crisis line, counselling, short-term housing, mobile intervention - all 24/7 [E/F] | Montreal (West Island) |
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