FINANCIAL AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Balance Program (Foundation of Artists – FDA)
Short-term psychological support, reimbursement of therapy costs ($700), personalized coaching, legal assistance
Support fund for artists and cultural workers experiencing psychological distress (Fondation des artistes – FDA)
Assistance with paying the fees for up to 10 consultations with psychosocial workers
FINANCIAL WORRIES
Emergency Financial Aid
Financial assistance program for people living in Canada, offered by the AFC.
The Artists’ Foundation (UDA)
A grant or loan program for artists.
Food Banks of Greater Montreal
Interactive map to find a food bank near you.
Food Banks Canada
Interactive map to find a food bank near you.
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
WEBINARS
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health – Bilingual
Several video clips and webinars supporting mental health in the workplace, in French and English.
Designated Sharing Time (DST) – In English
A virtual meeting space to talk, vent, problem-solve, laugh, collaborate, cry, and feel the strength of others, offered by the AFC, the lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry.
Date: Every two weeks, Thursdays at 1 p.m. (EST). Participants are not required to attend every session.
Virtual Training: Mental Health First Aid (MHA) – In English
$200 for an 8-hour course
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Mental Health Specialists – Collaborative Document
Bilingual document where anyone can either list specialists they would like to recommend to the community or consult the resources shared in complete confidentiality.
Be there for others.
An online resource to help you recognize when someone seems to be struggling and follow the 5 golden rules. You’ll also find additional resources.
Resources Around Me (Kids Help Phone)
Search tool to find services across Canada, such as:
- Mental health support counseling services
- Support for housing search and homelessness
- Financial and employment support
- Legal support and advocacy
- Health
- Support for victims of abuse and violence
- Indigenous Support Services
- Support for LGBTQ2S+ people
- Newcomer Support Services
- Support for drug, alcohol or gambling addiction
eSantéMentale.ca
Services, aide et soutien en santé mentale : Ressources et outil de recherche afin de trouver des organismes oeuvrant en santé mentale autour de vous.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Find your local CMHA, services available in Canada.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Information and list of Canadian associations offering crisis lines.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
A wide variety of tools and resources across Canada and around the world.
Order of Psychologists of Quebec
Psychological counseling and information available to the general public.
The Virtual Clinic
Online psychosocial intervention services.
Ending Violence, Association of Canada
Domestic violence: Find help in every Canadian province.
SOS Domestic Violence
Confidential and free 24/7 crisis line in Quebec.
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health (Canada Life)
8 tips for maintaining good mental health (La Presse+)
Psychological Health in the Workplace
Government of Canada Guide
Psychological Health (CRHA)
STRESS MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS
- Calm
- RespiRelax+
- HeadSpace
- Petit Bambou
MEDICAL ADVICE
Jean Coutu – Health Advice
Ed Care – 24/7 Virtual Care
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention