Crisis can happen when you least expect it. Here are some hotlines which can help you get the immediate support you need.

Tel-jeunes

Tel-jeunes is a confidential bilingual  24 hours/ 7 days a week call, text (8am-10:30pm), email, and chat hotline for youth.

They specialize in:

  • sex

  • love

  • mental health and well-being

  • friends and family

  • drugs and alcohol

  • and technology! 

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led peer support hotline which focuses on direct service, material support, advocacy, and education for trans folks.

The Hotline is available :

10 AM – 6 PM PST / 11 AM – 7 PM MST / 12 PM – 8 PM CST / 1 PM – 9 PM EST (Montreal)

Interligne

Interligne is a 24 hours/day confidential first response centre that provides help and information to those concerned with sexual orientation and gender diversity.

They provide help, information and references by phone and text messaging. 

Other Resources

There are a few crisis centres in Montreal that offer services to specific neighbourhoods.

For more details, check out this list.

If you are 12-21 and looking for shelter, check out the Bunker