Caregiver Resources
In April 2025, AMI-Québec and Vent Over Tea partnered together on a series of events for caregivers: ”Helping the helpers: Tools for caregivers”
The 3-event series included 2 virtual workshops to better understand the role of caregiving, recognize potential mental health challenges, and access a variety of tools to navigate the complex realities of caregiving, as well as a resource fair where community organizations gathered to introduce their services.
Am I a caregiver?
If you feel responsible for making sure someone is okay, you can benefit from support for caregivers.
Caregiving is something that half of all people will do at some point in their life, but we aren’t really taught how to handle it. Your circle of support are people you can turn to for help, including organizations providing resources and services to help you on your caregiving journey.
Resources
To access even more resources, please visit AMI-Québec’s website.
If you are in a crisis or emergency, please consult
the following resources for immediate attention:
Emergency: 911
THE SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER
OF MONTREAL: 1-866-277-3553
Tel-Aide: 514-935-1101
Drug and Alcohol Help: 1-800-265-2626
AMI-Québec
AMI-Quebec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy. Their programs are free!
Vent Over Tea
Vent Over Tea provides free active listening services, available in person in Montreal, The West Island and Sherbrooke regions, as well as virtually via phone of video. They also host monthly community events.
Centre Greene
Centre Greene is an inclusive independent, not for profit, community organization working to build a strong and vibrant community by providing recreational, social and cultural services to all.
Eva Marsden Centre
EMC is dedicated to restoring humanity and dignity to the experience of growing older in our society. Caregivers are provided with psychosocial support as well as opportunities to connect with others in both small group sessions and larger events.
ELAN
ELAN is a network that connects, advocates for, and creates opportunities for English-speaking artists and cultural workers of all disciplines from every region of Quebec. They can connect you with creative activities, and support your pursuit of art.
YWCA Montreal
The YWCA Montreal, supported by its Foundation, provides services to women, girls and their families so they can participate in and contribute to society to the best of their abilities. They have programs for caregivers and for young women, to build community resilience.
l'Appui
l’Appui works to preserve the health, well-being and quality of life of caregivers helping you navigate resources available across Quebec. Their Caregiver Support Helpline is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. by telephone at 1 855 852-7784, by live chat and by email.
Friends for Mental Health
Providing support and tools to the family and the entourage of a person living with a mental health problem, for the well-being of all. The services they offer include counseling, support groups, art therapy, respite activities, mindfulness, conferences and more.
McGill Student Wellness Hub
The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of services to support the well-being of McGill Students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. They can help you balance your studies and care obligations.
Chabad Lifeline
If your partner or an adult member of your family is dealing with addiction, they urge you to reach out and get the support you need to best navigate the situation, while making sure that your own needs and concerns are not marginalized or outright ignored.
Coup de balai
CDP’s mission is to provide quality domestic aid services and create sustainable employment. They can provides domestic cleaning, food, laundry and respite services to help you out.
NOVA Homecare
Nova Home Care is a community based, not for profit organization whose mission is to provide compassionate, high quality, personalized, in-home care to people who are ill or nearing the end of life and families who support them.
Mental Health Estrie
MHE provides support, information and education to family and friends, including individuals with a lived experience of mental illness. Although located in Estrie, they have lots of online resources available for all.
Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke
Centre Tiohtià:ke offers programs aimed to help navigating health services, such as translation, accompaniment and assistance with forms and setting appointments, as well as an urgent care clinic, optometry, addiction services, counselling and spiritual healing.
éducaloi
Éducaloi is a charitable organization whose mission is to make the law accessible and easy to understand in everyday situations. They have resources for caregivers to navigate your legal rights and other helpful documents.
AMI-Québec
AMI-Quebec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy. Their programs are free!
Vent Over Tea
Vent Over Tea provides free active listening services, available in person in Montreal, The West Island and Sherbrooke regions, as well as virtually via phone of video. They also host monthly community events.
Centre Greene
Centre Greene is an inclusive independent, not for profit, community organization working to build a strong and vibrant community by providing recreational, social and cultural services to all.
Eva Marsden Centre
EMC is dedicated to restoring humanity and dignity to the experience of growing older in our society. Caregivers are provided with psychosocial support as well as opportunities to connect with others in both small group sessions and larger events.
ELAN
ELAN is a network that connects, advocates for, and creates opportunities for English-speaking artists and cultural workers of all disciplines from every region of Quebec. They can connect you with creative activities, and support your pursuit of art.
YWCA Montreal
The YWCA Montreal, supported by its Foundation, provides services to women, girls and their families so they can participate in and contribute to society to the best of their abilities. They have programs for caregivers and for young women, to build community resilience.
l'Appui
l’Appui works to preserve the health, well-being and quality of life of caregivers helping you navigate resources available across Quebec. Their Caregiver Support Helpline is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. by telephone at 1 855 852-7784, by live chat and by email.
Friends for Mental Health
Providing support and tools to the family and the entourage of a person living with a mental health problem, for the well-being of all. The services they offer include counseling, support groups, art therapy, respite activities, mindfulness, conferences and more.
McGill Student Wellness Hub
The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of services to support the well-being of McGill Students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. They can help you balance your studies and care obligations.
Chabad Lifeline
If your partner or an adult member of your family is dealing with addiction, they urge you to reach out and get the support you need to best navigate the situation, while making sure that your own needs and concerns are not marginalized or outright ignored.
Coup de balai
CDP’s mission is to provide quality domestic aid services and create sustainable employment. They can provides domestic cleaning, food, laundry and respite services to help you out.
NOVA Homecare
Nova Home Care is a community based, not for profit organization whose mission is to provide compassionate, high quality, personalized, in-home care to people who are ill or nearing the end of life and families who support them.
Mental Health Estrie
MHE provides support, information and education to family and friends, including individuals with a lived experience of mental illness. Although located in Estrie, they have lots of online resources available for all.
Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke
Centre Tiohtià:ke offers programs aimed to help navigating health services, such as translation, accompaniment and assistance with forms and setting appointments, as well as an urgent care clinic, optometry, addiction services, counselling and spiritual healing.
éducaloi
Éducaloi is a charitable organization whose mission is to make the law accessible and easy to understand in everyday situations. They have resources for caregivers to navigate your legal rights and other helpful documents.
Resource lists at AMI-Québec
To support all caregivers, AMI-Québec has created an extensive database of up-to-date resources available on their website.
Their website is easily navigable to help you find the right support for your needs.
Visit their resource list by clicking the button below, or quickly navigate to topics on the right.
Additional Downloadables
Explore handy documents to add to your caregiver toolkit!
Kare Magazine
(2024 Edition)
This magazine, available in English or in French, includes information and stories about what being a young carer is like, emotional regulation and self-care strategies, tips for balancing school and caregiving, media recommendations, and where to find help. Visit their website for French version.
Practical Guide to Mental Health Rights
In addition to breaking down legal information into everyday language, this guide provides answers to many of the questions asked by the families and
friends of people with mental-health disorders. Also available in French (click here).
The Caregiver's Ally in Mental Health
This guide, created by Friends for Mental Health for the family and friends of a person living with a mental health issue, will be your ally throughout your journey as a caregiver. It will help you demystify mental health issues, learn more about treatment and the hospitalization process, while providing you with tools and tips to help you deal with difficult situations.
The Caregivers Toolkit
This zine was created by Oliver Fitzpatrick at AMI-Québec, based on our virtual event titled “Mental Wellness for Caregivers.” It’s a handy guide on ensuring you make space for yourself during your caregiving journey.
'HELPING THE HELPERS' was graciously funded by:
