Emergency & crisis resources
In Canada and the U.S., dial 9-1-1 if you are experiencing an emergency situation that requires police, an ambulance or the fire department.
In Montreal
- Emergency departments: Find a full list of emergency departments in Montreal, including psychiatric emergency departments. Learn when to go to the emergency room. And see an estimate of the waiting times.
- Suicide Action Montreal and Suicide.ca: Call or text 9-8-8; or call 1-866-277-3553
- Tel-Aide: From Montreal call 514-935-1101. Outside Montreal call 418-686-2433 or 1-877-700-2433 (toll-free)
- Tracom: Bilingual services for people in crisis, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. Includes telephone support, temporary housing, follow-up, and more. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 514-483-3033. Part of the Crisis Centres of Québec.
- SOS Conjugal Violence/Violence conjugale Montreal: Listening, evaluation and referral service for counselling and shelter. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [English and French] 514-873-9010 (Montreal region) or 1-800-363-9010
In Canada
- Crisis Services Canada: Distress centres and crisis organizations, by province: Call 1-833-456-4566 or search the list of provincial resources.
- Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free). Text HOME to 686868 to contact the Crisis Text Line.
- Hope for Wellness Help Line: Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online chat.