At The Jordan Leigh Foundation, we understand the significance of knowing where to turn when you need assistance.
Reach out to the organizations listed below for invaluable support, whether you're facing challenges with drug addiction, navigating mental health struggles, or simply in need of a safe place to stay.
Your well-being is our priority, and these resources are here to offer the support and guidance you deserve. You are not alone - help is just a click or call away.
The Kids Help Phone:
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.
CALL - 1-800-668-6868
TEXT - 686868
Suicide Prevention Montreal:
The Suicide Prevention Centre of Montreal is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services to the Montreal community. These services are designed to support individuals in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as offer assistance to their loved ones.
CALL - 1-866-277-3553 TEXT - 535353
WEBSITE - https://cpsmontreal.ca/en/
Overdose Prevention Montreal:
Supervised consumption services (SCS) are facilities where people can use drugs safely and legally in a clean environment. Qualified staff are on site to provide support and respond to emergencies.
1244 Berger street, Montreal, QC (Monday to Sunday: 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.)
CALL - 514-847-0067
WEBSITE - https://santemontreal.qc.ca/en/public/support-and-services/supervised-consumption-services/#:~:text=SCS%20in%20Montr%C3%A9al,access%20health%20and%20social%20services
AMI QUEBEC (Children And Youth Mental Health Services):
AMI-Quebec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
CALL - 514-486-1448
WEBSITE - https://amiquebec.org/youth/
WEST ISLAND CRISIS CENTRE:
Founded in 1987, the West Island Crisis Centre responds to the needs of adults in situational crisis, emotional distress, or adjustment crisis, whether or not they are contemplating suicide.
CALL - 514-684-6160
WEBSITE - https://www.centredecriseoi.com/en/home
CHABAD LIFELINE RECOVERY & PREVENTION:
Confidential. Immediate. Montreal's Best Addiction Care Centre.
4615 Chemin de la Côte-S.-Catherine, Montreal, QC
CALL - 514-738-7700
EMAIL - lifelineinfo@chabadlifeline.com
WEBSITE - https://www.chabadlifeline.com/
211 GRAND MONTREAL:
Is a helpline and online database providing information and support for a wide range of social services.
For more information on homeless SHELTERS, visit the link below.
WEBSITE - https://www.211qc.ca/en/homelessness
National Overdose Response Service (NORS):
There is now a National Overdose Response Service - an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, non judgmental support.
Canadians can call NORS before they use drugs to connect with people who want to help them stay safe.
CALL - 1-888-688-NORS (6677)
WEBSITE - https://ohrn.org/resources/national-overdose-response-service-nors/
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):
With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.
CALL OR TEXT - 9-8-8, toll-free, anytime, for support.
WEBSITE - https://cmha.ca/
SUICIDE PREVENTION OTTAWA:
Suicide Prevention Ottawa is a group of organizations working together in Ottawa to make services more effective at preventing suicide among children, youth and young adults.
Suicide Prevention Ottawa does not provide crisis support.
CALL - For 24/7 bilingual, crisis support, the Child Youth and Family Crisis Line at 613-260-2360
OR 1-877-377-7775 (outside Ottawa)
OR call the Crisis Line at 1-866-996-0991.
WEBSITE - https://suicidepreventionottawa.ca/
YMCA Canada (The Y Mind):
The Y Mind program is an innovative, youth informed, early intervention program that helps teens and young adults manage stress and anxiety. Y Mind helps young people cope with anxiety and improve their sense of well-being by introducing them to evidence-based tools and connecting them with others.
WEBSITE - https://www.ymca.ca/ymind
YSB Mental Health (Youth/Jeunesse, Ottawa):
YSB is not here to judge, they are here to understand and to help you work through any issues or difficulties you are experiencing that may be affecting your life and your emotional well-being. Their team of experienced mental health experts provide a range of welcoming, non-judgmental services for you and your family.
24/7 Crisis Line and online Crisis Chat, Youth Mental Health Walk-in Clinics, Youth and Family Counseling, and Intensive Family Support.
CRISIS LINE - 613-260-2360
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - 613-562-3004
TOLL FREE FOR EASTERN ONTARIO - 1-877-377-7775
WESBITE - https://www.ysb.ca/services/ysb-mental-health/
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