Need a place to sleep tonight?
Le Bunker - Dans la rue
Emergency shelter, safe place to sleep, food, shower, laundry, and support.
Age 12-21
Call: 514-524-0029
What to do: Call first and ask if there is space tonight.
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That’s okay. So did I at one point. These resources are meant to help people in crisis find a safer next step.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 now. Always confirm details directly with official providers.
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These resources are meant to help people in crisis, but always consult with a professional or official service.
Are you 12-17 and need help now?
En Marge 12-17
Emergency shelter, short-term help, support workers, information, and referrals.
Age 12-17
Call: 514-849-7117
hebergement@enmarge1217.ca
What to do: Call and say: I need a safe place tonight. Can you help me?
Open resourceNeed help finding food, shelter, clothes, or services near you?
211 Québec
Local resource navigation for food, shelter, clothing, legal help, mental health, youth services, and more.
Call: 211
What to do: Tell them your city or postal code and what you need tonight.
Open resourceNeed someone to talk to right now?
Info-Social 811
A psychosocial worker when you are stressed, scared, overwhelmed, in crisis, or unsure what to do next.
Call: 811, option 2
What to do: Say: I need help and I do not know where to go.
Open resourceAre you 12-25 and need health, mental health, or social support?
Aire ouverte
Free help for young people with stress, mental health, relationships, housing problems, health questions, or family issues.
Age 12-25
What to do: Find the Aire ouverte closest to you.
Open resourceNeed to text or call someone confidentially?
Jeunesse, j’écoute / Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential support for kids, teens, and young adults across Canada.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text 686868
What to do: You do not need to explain everything perfectly. Start with: I need help.
Open resourceNeed teen support in Québec?
Tel-jeunes
Support for stress, family, school, relationships, violence, emotions, or anything that feels too heavy.
Call: 1-800-263-2266
What to do: Contact them when you need to talk to someone who will not judge you.
Open resourceWorried about your safety or someone else’s safety?
Suicide.ca / 1-866-APPELLE
24/7 support if you feel unsafe, in crisis, or worried about someone.
Call: 1-866-277-3553
Text 535353
What to do: Call, text, or chat. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Open resourceNeed help from someone in your neighbourhood?
ROCQTR - Travail de rue
Find street work organizations in Québec.
Call: 514-575-0300
What to do: Ask how to reach a street worker near your neighbourhood.
Open resourceLooking for a youth organization near you?
Regroupement des maisons des jeunes du Québec
Find youth centres and youth support organizations.
Call: 514-725-2686
What to do: Use the directory or call to locate a youth centre close to you.
Open resourceServices to analyze your substances
CACTUS Montréal - Checkpoint
Substance analysis and risk-reduction conversation.
What to do: Check hours and current service details before going.
Open resourceWhere to find naloxone for those aged 14 and older
Naloxone in Québec
No-charge naloxone access through pharmacies and some community organizations.
Age 14+
What to do: Use the map and call ahead if possible. In an overdose, call 911 immediately.
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A Way Home Canada
National movement to prevent and end youth homelessness.
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Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
Research and knowledge mobilization on homelessness in Canada.
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Homeless Hub
Research summaries, toolkits, and public education resources.
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