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Sexual violence is a sensitive subject, and despite the responsibilities that comes with a prevention mandate, it’s important to respect your own limits, to take care of yourself and delegate the job of facilitating to others when topics are too difficult for you to broach.
This section contains a list of help and reference organizations. Check out the relevant resources to help yourself or the person you are taking care of. Several organizations, including the YWCA Montreal, can assist you with your efforts and run workshops in different settings. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.
If you’re working with someone who has a different situation or background than yours, don’t hesitate to contact the specialized organizations who can support you in your work. The following resources offer services that are open to all, except where an age, gender or a target audience is specified.
| Target audience | Any person who is a victim of sexual violence and their family members |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 |
| Phone | 1-888-933-9007 (everywhere in Quebec) 514-933-9007 (Montreal region) |
| Website | sexualviolencehelpline.ca |
| Target audience | Anyone who has experienced harassment in the workplace |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm |
| Phone | 514-526-0789 (everywhere in Québec) |
| Website | gaihst.qc.ca |
| Target audience | Girls and women 14 years and older who are victims of sexual violence |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. CALACS are present in several regions. Visit their website to find out which CALACS is closest to you and its opening hours. |
| Phone | 1-888-933-9007 (everywhere in Québec) |
(Email from the Quebec Coalition of Sexual Assault Help Centers group (RQCALACS). See their website for the email address of the CALACS in your region). | |
| Website | rqcalacs.qc.ca |
| Target audience | Adults or adolescents of all genders suffering from sexual fantasies towards minors, with or without acting out. |
| Language | French, English, Spanish |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm |
| Phone | 1-844-654-3111 (everywhere in Québec) |
| casuffit.info@gmail.com | |
| Website | Online chat and self-help platform |
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| Language | French |
| Services | Confidential. Free for minors, variable fees for adults. Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm. Therapy dogs for victims of sexual violence. |
| Phone | 1-844-662-6755 (Joliette et Repentigny) 450-755-6755 (Joliette et Repentigny) |
| mitas@mitas.ca | |
| Website | mitas.ca |
| Target Audience | Adolescent or adult perpetrators of sexual violence who have already committed or are at risk of committing sexual violence. |
| Language | French, English, Spanish (website in French only) |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm |
| Phone | 579-641-3941 (Laval and Montréal) |
| info@cidslaval.com | |
| Website | cidslaval.com |
| Target audience | Adolescent and adult perpetrators of sexual violence and their family members. |
| Language | French |
| Services | Fees according to income. Confidential. Monday to Friday. |
| Phone |
1-819-564-5127 (Estrie and Montérégie) 450-656-6524 (Estrie and Montérégie) |
| Website | civas.ca |
| Target audience | Any victim or perpetrator of sexual violence and their relatives. |
| Language | French |
| Services | Variable rates for perpetrators. Free for survivors. Confidential. Monday to Friday. Variable hours. |
| Phone | 450-431-6400 (Laurentian region) |
| cetas@info-cetas.com | |
| Website | info-cetas.com |
| Target audience | Any person living with a physical or mental disability |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Phone | 1-800-567-1465 (everywhere in Québec) |
| aide@ophq.qc.ca | |
| Website | ophq.gouv.qc.ca |
| Target audience | Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people aged 14-30. Victims of sexual violence and their family members. |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Services offered in all regions of Quebec. Monday to Friday 9am-6pm |
| Phone | 438-830-4376 (administration only) |
| neurodiversites@alterheros.com | |
| Website | Chat via alterheros.com |
| Target audience | Deaf and hard of hearing women who are victims of sexual or domestic violence |
| Language | French, American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm |
| Phone | SRV : 438-476-2975 VOIX : 514-255-5680 (Montréal, Rive-Nord, Rive-Sud) |
| femmessourdes@mfsm.ca | |
| Website | mfsm.info |
| Target audience | LGBTQ+ victims of sexual violence and their family members |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 The organization offers a list of resources across the province. Visit their website to find out which ones are in your area. |
| Phone | 1-888-505-1010 (everywhere in Québec) 514-866-0103 (Montréal area) 1-888-970-2720 (legal clinic) |
| Text | 1-888 505-1010 |
| aide@interligne.co | |
| Website | alix.interligne.co and chat via interligne.co |
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| Language | French, English, Spanish |
| Services | Free. Confidential.
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| Phone | 514-521-7778 (Montréal area) |
| Other | Online chat services through all of Quebec |
| info@rezosante.org | |
| Website | Chat via rezosante.org |
| Target Audience | Indigenous women and children |
| Language | French, English, Inuktitut |
| Services | Free. Confidential.
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| Phone | 514-933-4688 (Montréal area) 1-866-403-4688 (everywhere in Canada) |
| Website | nwsm.info |
| Target audience | All newcomers, regardless of their status |
| Language | French, English, Spanish, Arabic |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Listening and referencing services. Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Phone | 514-382-0735 (everywhere in Quebec) |
| info@canamtl.com | |
| Website | canamtl.com |
| Target audience | Anyone 20 years of age or younger |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 |
| Phone | 1-800-263-2266 (everywhere in Québec) |
| Text | 514-600-1002 |
| Website | Chat and email via teljeunes.com |
| Target audience | Anyone 20 years of age or younger |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 |
| Phone | 1-800-668-6868 (everywhere in Quebec) |
| Text | 686868 |
| Other | Chat via Messenger |
| Website | kidshelpphone.ca |
| Target audience | Anyone who has been a victim or witness to a crime |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. CAVACs are present in several regions of Quebec. Visit the website to find the CAVAC nearest you and its opening hours. |
| Phone | 1-866-532-2822 (everywhere in Québec) |
| Website | cavac.qc.ca |
| Target audience | Any person who is a victim of a criminal offence and their family members |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. IVAC is present in several regions across Quebec. Visit the website to find out which IVAC is closest to you and its opening hours. |
| Phone | 1-800-561-4822 (everywhere in Canada) 514-906-3019 (Montréal area) |
| Website | ivac.qc.ca |
| Target audience | All victims of domestic violence and their families |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 |
| Phone | 1-800-363-9010 (everywhere in Québec) 514-873-9010 |
| Text | 438-601-1211 |
| sos@sosviolenceconjugale.ca | |
| Website | Chat via sosviolenceconjugale.ca |
| Target audience | Any person living with HIV/AIDS |
| Language | French, English (website in French only) |
| Services | Free. Confidential. Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm |
| Phone | 418-649-1720 |
| dgmiels@miels.org | |
| Website | Chat via miels.org |
| Target audience | Any victims, witnesses or perpetrators of sexual violence and their relatives |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. See the website for the CLSC in your area and its opening hours. |
| Website | indexsante.ca/clsc |
| Target audience | Women 18 years and older |
| Language | Dependent on the organization/centre |
| Services | A network that brings together hundreds of women’s centers across Quebec. Visit their website to find out which ones are in your area. |
| Website | rcentres.qc.ca |
| Target audience | First line intervention for anyone in distress and their family members |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 |
| Phone | 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553 – everywhere across Québec) SMS : 535353 |
| Website | Chat via suicide.ca |
For any emergency or to report an act of violence you have experienced or witnessed, you can call 911 or contact your local police department, if you are comfortable with police intervention.
| REPORTING OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ON THE INTERNET | |
| Target audience | All persons 18 years of age and under |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. |
| Phone | 1-866-658-9022 (anywhere across Canada) |
| Other | Report form via their website |
| Website | cyberaide.ca |
| REMOVE PHOTOS/VIDEOS OF A SEXUAL NATURE FROM THE INTERNET | |
| Target audience | Any person 13-17 years old |
| Language | English, French |
| Services | Free. Confidential. |
| Phone | 1-866-658-9022 (anywhere across Canada) |
| Other | Report form via their website |
| Website | aidezmoisvp.ca |
| Target audience | Women and girls who are victims of sexual assault who are looking for resources |
| Language | English, French |
| Services | list of resources for sexual violence by provinces and territories. Available through their webpage. |
| Phone | 604-876-2622 |
| Website | casac.ca |
| Target audience | For women who are in domestic violence situation. |
| Language | English, French |
| Services | Interactive map of the different shelters available by provinces and territories along with a list of listening centers by provinces and territories. |
| Website | sheltersafe.ca |
| Target audience | Indigneous people across Canada |
| Language | English, French, (Cree, Ojibway, Inukitut are available by request) |
| Services | Available 24h/24 and 7d/7. This helpline seek to help Indigenous people who wish to speak about their experiences, challenges and issues; about their feelings of distress; and about finding other wellness supports. |
| Phone | 1-855-242-3310 |
| Website | hopeforwellness.ca |
| Target audience | Youth and their family |
| Language | English but support in French or other languages available by request. |
| Services | Everyday – 9 AM to 10 PM Free for the youth and their family. Culturally appropriate services and support for black youth and their family. |
| Phone | 416-285-9944 Toll-free: 1-833-294-8650 |
| info@blackyouth.ca | |
| Website | blackyouth.ca |
| Target Audience | Trans people and questioning peers |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| Services | Available 24h/7, Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. |
| Phone | Toll-free: 1-877-330-6366 |
| Website | translifeline.org |
| Target audience | Anyone 20 years of age or younger |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. 24/7 |
| Phone | 1-800-668-6868 (everywhere in Quebec) |
| Text | 686868 |
| Other | Chat via Messenger |
| Website | kidshelpphone.ca |
| Target audience | Youth under 30 years old across Canada |
| Language | English |
| Services | Free, confidential and anonymous. Online crisis & emotional support chat service for youth under 30 across Canada. Open between 6PM and midnight PST, 365 days. |
| SMS | 778-783-0177 |
| Other | Chat via youthspace.ca |
| Website | youthspace.ca |
For any emergency or to report an act of violence you have experienced or witnessed, you can call 911 or contact your local police department, if you are comfortable with police intervention.
| REPORTING OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ON THE INTERNET | |
| Target audience | All persons 18 years of age and under |
| Language | French, English |
| Services | Free. Confidential. |
| Phone | 1-866-658-9022 (anywhere across Canada) |
| Other | Report form via their website |
| Website | cyberaide.ca |
REMOVE PHOTOS/VIDEOS OF A SEXUAL NATURE FROM THE INTERNET | |
| Target audience | Any person 13-17 years old |
| Language | English, French |
| Services | Free. Confidential. |
| Phone | 1-866-658-9022 (anywhere across Canada) |
| Other | Report form via their website |
| Website | needhelpnow.ca |
| Target audience | Victims and survivors of human trafficking |
| Language | English, French, others |
| Services | The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive tips from the public. |
| Phone | 1-833-900-1010 |
| Other | Live chat |
| Website | canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca |
We’ve created a selection of tools and resources to help with your awareness-raising, prevention and intervention work in cases of sexual violence, and to support those involved in such situations.
Do you have any questions or comments? Do you have any resource suggestions for this platform? Contact our team!
