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Ambulance 鈥� Fire 鈥� Police 鈥� Other:听Dial 9-1-1
(Urgence d茅pendance):听514 288-1515
: 1-855-242-3310 and
Helpline available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.
听1-866-532-2822 (1-866-LE CAVAC)
Free and confidential support, help and services to victims and witnesses of criminal acts, and members of their family.
(formerly Suicide Action Montreal)听1-866-277-3553
: 1-888-933-9007
Bilingual services free of charge to anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or incest. Services are also offered to the victim鈥檚 family and close friends.
: 1-800-363-9010
Free, bilingual, anonymous and confidential information and referral services for victims of intimate partner violence. Available 24/7.
(multiple resources): (514) 935-1101
Free, confidential, and anonymous listening service.
: phone: 1-800-263-2266听 听 听 text: 514-600-1002
Services dedicated to young people between the ages of 12 and 17, their parents, school staff, and significant adults in the lives of these adolescents.
: 1-800-668-6868
听Dial 811
Promptly puts you in contact with a nurse in case of a听non-urgent health issue.听The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Nurses evaluate your health situation and give advice based on your condition. They can answer your questions about your health and direct you to the most appropriate resource in your region. Calling Info-Sant茅 811 often helps avoid going to a medical clinic or emergency room.
听Dial 811
Puts you in contact with a psychosocial intervention worker in the event of a psychosocial problem. Offer advice and may answer psychosocial-related questions.
(438) 844-5696
Social services and front-line health care to migrants with precarious status. All services are confidential and free.
Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by phone to obtain an appointment for the following Wednesday.
Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Doctors of the World Canada office (560 Cr茅mazie Blvd. East, Suite 100, Montreal, QC H2P 1E8) to obtain an appointment the same day, depending on capacity.
This clinic听does not听serve people travelling to Canada (tourists) or residents of other Canadian provinces.
To put your name on the waiting list to find a family doctor who is accepting new patients.
For those who might need a bit of assistance, we came up with a simple guide to help you through the process.听Registering with a family doctor
Information about all the health and social services available to the population residing on the CISSS territory.
听514-934-0354 ;听1801, boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montr茅al ; m茅tro Guy Concordia
The local public health center providing care and services to the population residing in the area. They will also provide certain services to Dawson students even if they don’t live in the area: make sure to mention you are a Dawson college student when you contact them.
514-932-2122;听1538, Sherbrooke O. Montreal (QC) H3G 1L5
For international students without Quebec medicare, willing to pay for medical services, blood tests and STI testing. General medecine services with or without appointment. Also offers specialized medical services, a medical laboratory and multiple other subsidiary services. Open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
: 211
211 is an听information and referral service听that refers citizens towards community organisations, public and parapublic services and programs near them.
Disease and injuries prevention, good physical and mental health promotion, and information to support informed decision making.
Expert content on a variety of health topics.
Health information and education provided by a team of Columbia University (New York) health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals.
Information about services and support available for various issues.
Information on 蚕耻茅产别肠 Health Insurance Card, prescription drug insurance, registration, eligibility, temporary stays outside听蚕耻茅产别肠, aid programs, etc.
Issues related to听substance use and addiction听that affect the health and safety of Canadians.
听(in french)
Information on addiction.
Objective information about psychoactive substances, emerging trends in substance use, methods to limit risky behaviors and negative consequences. Some sections in French only.
: online and by phone: (514) 527-2626 and 1-800-265-2626
Support, information and referral to people coping with addiction throughout 蚕耻茅产别肠.
听(514) 982-1232
Various services for young Montrealers (24 y.o. and less) offered by the Centre de r茅adaptation en d茅pendance de Montr茅al – Institut universitaire.
Promotion of sensible drug policy, harm reduction awareness, and dissemination of evidence-based educational resources.
(mostly in french)听听(514) 527-6939
Centre of expertise and treatment of opioid-dependance disorders.
Comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
Research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being
听1-877-777-4386
Drug rehab, alcohol rehab, addiction treatment center.
: (514) 376-9230
听/听: (514) 866-9803听
Support for family members of alcoholics.
(French)
Information on alcohol abuse, drug abuse and problem gambling.
: (514) 484-6666
: online and by phone: (514) 527-0140 or 1-800-461-0140
Support, information and referral to people coping with gambling addiction throughout 蚕耻茅产别肠.
: Useful resources to support the mental health of CEGEP, college, and university students.
Dawson College Counselling and development
Dawson Student Assistance Program (DSAP)听 – keep.meSAFE
: 1-800-668-6868
(bilingual): (514) 935-1101
听(bilingual): phone: 1-800-263-2266; text: 514-600-1002; chat and email also available
听(in french, mostly) Montr茅al :听514 278-2130听听Sans frais :听1 844 294-2130
Helpline for those dealing with emotional distress related to various issues (loneliness, bereavement, anxiety, family issues, etc.) of a non urgent nature. Also offers support groups. Helpline available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.
514-737-3604
Psychosocial assistance and referral centre, and helpline. Services available in multiple languages (arabic, english, french, persian, russian, spanish).
Interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience,听young people having worked directly with facilitators, content experts, and designers to brainstorm, design, and develop those resources.
Online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Providing information and resources about self-injury to those who self-injure, those who have recovered, and those who want to help.
Organization devoted to those affected by anxiety, depressive or bipolar disorders and dedicated to providing information on anxiety and mood disorders, as well as tools and workshops to build and maintain good mental health in spite of living with a disorder.
1 866 REVIVRE (738-4873)听Toll-free support line available across Canada, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
听: (514) 486-1448
Non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
听Health Canada Food and Nutrition page
Book (french)
Book on healthy and affordable nutrition and nutrition-related services for students, from a Universit茅 de Montr茅al group of Nutrition experts
American independent, science-based consumer advocacy organization aiming to improve the food system to support healthy eating.
(mostly french)
Information on positive body image and healthy weight management
听HELP AND REFERENCE LINE: 1 800 630-0907 and 514 630-0907 ; TEXTING SERVICE AT 1-800-630-0907
Free, immediate and specialized help to people with an eating disorder and to their loved ones.
(french)
About weight-loss products, services and methods to reach a healthy body weight.
听toll-free helpline: 1-866-633-4220
Canadian resources on eating disorders & weight preoccupation
American organization supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders
Physical activity tips for 听 and
, from University of Buffalo
Tips and resources to help you maintain your physical health, decrease stress and deal with challenging emotional situations.
Workbook on , from Queen’s University
To help you free yourself from self-criticism and听feelings of low self-worth, and to relate to yourself with more flexibility and kindness.
Workbook on , from Queen’s University
To help you understand听anxiety and learn basic anxiety management techniques, as well as coping strategies for specific types of anxiety.
Workbook on , from Queen’s University
To help you understand your mood, develop practical problem solving skills, and learn to manage your mood.
Workbook on听
Accurate, credible, and up-to-date information and education on topics related to sexual and reproductive听health.
听 514-700-4411
Montreal’s free, confidential texting helpline for听questions about sexual health or dating.
line: (514) 527-0928
: (514) 933-9007 or 1-888-933-9007
Bilingual services free of charge to anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or incest. Services are also offered to the victim鈥檚 family and close friends.
听 514-684-2198
Bilingual, free and confidential support for听women and teens aged听14 and over听who have survived sexual assault.
听 514-251-0323
Free and confidential support for french-speaking women and teens aged听14 and over听who have survived sexual assault.
听514-529-5567
Information and support for men who have survived sexual assault in their youth.
Association of regional organizations dedicated to promoting the cause of sexual assault victims.
Campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and the importance of consent education in university and college communities in Quebec. Effective tools on how to properly react when witnessing sexual violence and to improve access to resources for victims/survivors of sexual violence.
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A short video using tea as a simple yet effective way to explain sexual consent.
听 514-521-7778
Confidential and free information for gay, bisexual, cisgender and transgender men, whose focus is overall health promotion as well as the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other STIs.
(formerly Gay Line): (514) 826-8806
English-Speaking LGBTQ+ Community organisation whose mission is to combat homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, queerphobia, intersexism and heterosexism.
(formelrly Gai Ecoute): Mtl: (514) 866-0103听 Chat and toll-free number: 1-888-505-1010
Services to all those concerned with sexual orientation and gender identity
听: (514) 989-4585
Promotion of the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersexed and questioning youth and adults 14-25.
听Strategies
: 1-866-527-7383
Strategies and specialist assistance to help you quit smoking.
听: text-message service to help you quit smoking
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Lung health promotion and prevention and management of lung disease.
Health Canada information about vaping, tobacco products, effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, prevention and quitting.
: program and handbook to help you learn about why you smoke, how to quit and how to stay quit once you get there.
You missed your dose or forgot to take your birth control method on time? Here is a guide by to taking contraception after a missed dose and strategies to reduce your risk of pregnancy.
听Information on sexuality, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception, sexual and gender orientation, drug facilitated sexual assault and more!
听 phone line: (514) 271-0554
Latest news and tons of resources on gastrointestinal health and liver diseases.
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