{"id":4,"date":"2014-04-16T17:15:34","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T17:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/health-services\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2021-08-04T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T21:04:24","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/health-services\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Have a question about&#8230; (Resources and useful links)<\/h2>\n\n        <style>\n\n        <\/style>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"emergency\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>EMERGENCY?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><strong>Ambulance \u2013 Fire \u2013 Police \u2013 Other:\u00a0<\/strong>Dial <strong>9-1-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/santemontreal.qc.ca\/en\/public\/support-and-services\/poison-control-centre\/\">Quebec Poison Control Centre (Centre anti-poison)<\/a>: 1-800-463-5060<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/suicideactionmontreal.org\/en\/\">Suicide Action Montreal<\/a>: 1-866-277-3553<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cvasm.org\/en\/\">Montreal Sexual Assault Centre<\/a>: (514) 933-9007 or 1-888-933-9007<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Bilingual services free of charge to anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or incest. Services are also offered to the victim\u2019s family and close friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dependancemontreal.ca\/programmes-et-services\/jeunes\/urgence\">Addiction Emergency<\/a> (Urgence d\u00e9pendance):\u00a0514 288-1515<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/\">Youth helpline &#8211; Jeunesse j\u2019\u00e9coute<\/a>: 1-800-668-6868<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telaide.org\/en\/\">Tel-aide<\/a> (multiple resources): (514) 935-1101<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teljeunes.com\/Home\">Tel-jeunes<\/a>: phone: 1-800-263-2266\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 text: 514-600-1002<\/p>\n<p>Spousal Abuse (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sosviolenceconjugale.ca\/\">S.O.S. violence conjugale<\/a>): 1-800-363-9010<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeforwellness.ca\/\">First Nations &amp; Inuit Hope for Wellness<\/a>\u00a0: helpline: 1-855-242-3310 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeforwellness.ca\/\">online chat<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cavac.qc.ca\/english\/index.html\">Crime Victim Assistance Center<\/a>\u00a01-866-532-2822 (1-866-LE CAVAC)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Free and confidential support, help and services to victims and witnesses of criminal acts, and members of their family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"general-health\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>GENERAL HEALTH?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/finding-a-resource\/consult-a-professional\/info-sante-811\/\">Info-Sant\u00e9 811<\/a>\u00a0Dial 811<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Promptly puts you in contact with a nurse in case of a\u00a0<strong>non-urgent<\/strong>\u00a0health issue.\u00a0The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Nurses evaluate your health situation and give advice based on your condition.They can answer your questions about your health and direct you to the most appropriate resource in your region. Calling Info-Sant\u00e9 811 often helps avoid going to a medical clinic or emergency room.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/finding-a-resource\/consult-a-professional\/info-social-811\/\">Info-Social 811<\/a>\u00a0Dial 811<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Puts you in contact with a psychosocial intervention worker in the event of a psychosocial problem. Offer advice and may answer psychosocial-related questions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medecinsdumonde.ca\/en\/clinic-uninsured-migrants-2\/\">Clinic for Uninsured Migrants<\/a>\u00a0(514) 281-8998 extension 246<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Drop-in clinic for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Migrant people with a precarious status (men\/women\/children)<\/li>\n<li>People without the provincial health insurance card and not eligible for the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)<\/li>\n<li>Undocumented migrants<\/li>\n<li>People in a precarious financial situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This clinic\u00a0<strong>does not<\/strong>\u00a0serve people travelling to Canada (tourists) or residents of other Canadian provinces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/finding-a-resource\/consult-a-professional\/registering-with-a-family-doctor\/\">Qu\u00e9bec Family Doctor Finder<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">To put your name on the waiting list to find a family doctor who is accepting new patients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">For those who might need a bit of assistance, we came up with a simple guide to help you through the process.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/health-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/79\/Registering-with-a-family-doctor.pdf\">Registering with a family doctor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/csssdelamontagne.qc.ca\/accueil\/\">CISSS de la Montagne<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information about all the health and social services available to the population residing on the CISSS territory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/csssdelamontagne.qc.ca\/votre-csss\/nos-points-de-service\/nos-3-clsc\/clsc-metro\/\">CLSC M\u00e9tro<\/a>\u00a0514-934-0354 ;\u00a01801, boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montr\u00e9al ; m\u00e9tro Guy Concordia<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">The local public health center providing care and services to the population residing in the area. They will also provide certain services to Dawson students even if they don&#8217;t live in the area: make sure to mention you are a Dawson college student when you contact them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.metromedic.com\/index_en.html\">M\u00e9tro M\u00e9dic Centre-Ville<\/a> 514-932-2122;\u00a01538, Sherbrooke O. Montreal (QC) H3G 1L5<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">For international students without Quebec medicare, willing to pay for medical services, blood tests and STI testing. General medecine services with or without appointment. Also offers specialized medical services, a medical laboratory and multiple other subsidiary services. Open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.info-reference.qc.ca\/www\/Home.php?locale=en-CA\">Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal<\/a>: (514) 527-1375<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Free information on community resources of the Greater Montr\u00e9al in terms of social security, health, employment, welfare, and recreation<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Health Agency of Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Disease and injuries prevention, good physical and mental health promotion, and information to support informed decision making.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concordia University Health Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MayoClinic<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Expert content on a variety of health topics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goaskalice.columbia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoAskAlice!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Health information and education provided by a team of Columbia University (New York) health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montrealfamilies.ca\/Montreal-Families\/Directories\/Family-Services\/\">Family Services and Support Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information about services and support available for various issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"quebec-health-card-and-insurance\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>QUEBEC HEALTH CARD AND INSURANCE?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/Pages\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">R\u00e9gie de l&#8217;Assurance Maladie du Qu\u00e9bec <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information on Qu\u00e9bec Health Insurance Card, prescription drug insurance, registration, eligibility, temporary stays outside\u00a0<span lang=\"'fr\">Qu\u00e9bec<\/span>, aid programs, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"safe-piercing-and-tattooing\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>SAFE PIERCING AND TATTOOING?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.usask.ca\/articles\/body-art-piercings-and-tattoos.php\">Information about tattooing and piercing: procedure, care and risks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidshealth.org\/teen\/your_body\/body_art\/body_piercing_safe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kids Health website on safe piercing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidshealth.org\/teen\/your_body\/skin_stuff\/safe_tattooing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kids Health website on safe tattooing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/safepiercing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association of Professional Piercers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"womens-health\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>WOMEN'S HEALTH?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexandu.ca\/sos\/\">SOS Stay on Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">You missed your dose or forgot to take your birth control method on time? Here is a guide by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexandu.ca\/\">Sex &amp; U<\/a> to taking contraception after a missed dose and strategies to reduce your risk of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sexualityandu.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada<\/a>\u00a0Information on sexuality, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception, sexual and gender orientation, drug facilitated sexual assault and more!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.womenshealthmatters.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Women&#8217;s health matters from Canadian Health Network<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossesse-secours.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pregnancy help<\/a>\u00a0 phone line: (514) 271-0554<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"sexual-health\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>SEXUAL HEALTH?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexandu.ca\/\">Sex &amp; U<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Accurate, credible, and up-to-date information and education on topics related to sexual and reproductive\u00a0health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sexted.org\/\">Sexted<\/a>\u00a0 514-700-4411<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Montreal&#8217;s free, confidential texting helpline for\u00a0questions about sexual health or dating.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/healthcomm\/fact_sheets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centres for Disease Control and Prevention STD fact sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ppfc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Federation for Sexual Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/accmontreal.org\/\">AIDS Community Care Montreal<\/a> line: (514) 527-0928<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"sexual-violence\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>SEXUAL VIOLENCE?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cvasm.org\/en\/\">Montreal Sexual Assault Centre<\/a>: (514) 933-9007 or 1-888-933-9007<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Bilingual services free of charge to anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or incest. Services are also offered to the victim\u2019s family and close friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calacsdelouest.ca\/home.html\">CALACS de l&#8217;Ouest-de-l&#8217;\u00cele<\/a>\u00a0 514-684-2198<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Bilingual, free and confidential support for\u00a0women and teens aged\u00a014 and over\u00a0who have survived sexual assault.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trevepourelles.org\/wp\/\">CALACS Tr\u00eave pour elles\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 514-251-0323<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Free and confidential support for french-speaking women and teens aged\u00a014 and over\u00a0who have survived sexual assault.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.criphase.org\/\">CRIPHASE<\/a>\u00a0514-529-5567<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information and support for men who have survived sexual assault in their youth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/agressionsexuellemontreal.ca\/_home\">Table de concertation sur les agressions \u00e0 caract\u00e8re sexuel de Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Association of regional organizations dedicated to promoting the cause of sexual assault victims.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/withoutayesitsano.ca\/\">Without a yes, it&#8217;s a no!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and the importance of consent education in university and college communities in Quebec. Effective tools on how to properly react when witnessing sexual violence and to improve access to resources for victims\/survivors of sexual violence.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ\">Tea and Consent<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">A short video using tea as a simple yet effective way to explain sexual consent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rezosante.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"Link\">R\u00e9zo<\/a>\u00a0 514-521-7778<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Confidential and free information for gay, bisexual, cisgender and transgender men, whose focus is overall health promotion as well as the prevention of HIV\/AIDS and other STIs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/caeoquebec.org\/\">CAEO Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> (formerly Gay Line): (514) 826-8806<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">English-Speaking LGBTQ+ Community organisation whose mission is to combat homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, queerphobia, intersexism and heterosexism.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/interligne.co\/en\/\">Interligne<\/a> (formelrly Gai Ecoute): Mtl: (514) 866-0103\u00a0 Chat and toll-free number: 1-888-505-1010<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Services to all those concerned with sexual orientation and gender identity<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/p10.qc.ca\/\">Project 10<\/a>\u00a0: (514) 989-4585<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Promotion of the personal, social, sexual and mental well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersexed and questioning youth and adults 14-25.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"mental-health\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>MENTAL HEALTH?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/counselling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"Link\">Dawson College Counselling and development<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/\">Youth helpline &#8211; Jeunesse j\u2019\u00e9coute<\/a>: 1-800-668-6868<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telaide.org\/en\/\">Tel-aide<\/a> (bilingual): (514) 935-1101<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teljeunes.com\/Home\">Tel-jeunes<\/a>\u00a0(bilingual): phone: 1-800-263-2266; text: 514-600-1002; chat and email also available<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecoute-entraide.org\/\">\u00c9coute Entraide<\/a>\u00a0(in french, mostly) Montr\u00e9al :\u00a0<span class=\"\\'htel\\'\">514 278-2130<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Sans frais :\u00a0<span class=\"\\'htel\\'\">1 844 294-2130<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Helpline for those dealing with emotional distress related to various issues (loneliness, bereavement, anxiety, family issues, etc.) of a non urgent nature. Also offers support groups. Helpline available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.multiecoute.org\/\">Multi-\u00c9coute<\/a> 514-737-3604<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Psychosocial assistance and referral centre, and helpline. Services available in multiple languages (arabic, english, french, persian, russian, spanish).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/MentalHealth.html\">Concordia University Health Services Resources on Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/stress-management.html\">Concordia University Health Services Resources on Stress Management<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mindyourmind.ca\/\">Mindyourmind.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience,\u00a0young people having worked directly with facilitators, content experts, and designers to brainstorm, design, and develop those resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietycanada.com\/\">Anxiety Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety and anxiety disorders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sioutreach.org\/\">Self-injury Outreach and Support<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Providing information and resources about self-injury to those who self-injure, those who have recovered, and those who want to help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.revivre.org\/en\/\">Revivre<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Organization devoted to those affected by anxiety, depressive or bipolar disorders and dedicated to providing information on anxiety and mood disorders, as well as tools and workshops to build and maintain good mental health in spite of living with a disorder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">1 866 REVIVRE (738-4873)\u00a0Toll-free support line available across Canada, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amiquebec.org\/\">AMI Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>\u00a0: (514) 486-1448<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"alcohol-drugs-and-gambling\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND GAMBLING ?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccsa.ca\/eng\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Canadian Center on Substance Use and Addiction<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Issues related to\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-CA\">substance use and addiction<\/span>\u00a0that affect the health and safety of Canadians.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cqdt.dependancemontreal.ca\/\">Centre Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de Documentation en Toxicomanie<\/a>\u00a0(in french)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information on addiction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gripmontreal.org\/\">GRIP<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Objective information about psychoactive substances, emerging trends in substance use, methods to limit risky behaviors and negative consequences. Some sections in French only.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drogue-aidereference.qc.ca\/www\/index.php?locale=en-CA\">Drugs: Help and Referral (DAR)<\/a>: online and by phone: (514) 527-2626 and 1-800-265-2626<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Support, information and referral to people coping with addiction throughout Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dependancemontreal.ca\/programmes-et-services\/jeunes\">Addiction: Youth Services<\/a>\u00a0(514) 982-1232<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Various services for young Montrealers (24 y.o. and less) offered by the Centre de r\u00e9adaptation en d\u00e9pendance de Montr\u00e9al &#8211; Institut universitaire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cssdp.org\/\">Canadian Student for Sensible Drug Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Promotion of sensible drug policy, harm reduction awareness, and dissemination of evidence-based educational resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cran.qc.ca\/en\">CRAN<\/a> (mostly in french)\u00a0\u00a0(514) 527-6939<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Centre of expertise and treatment of opioid-dependance disorders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov\/\">College Drinking : Changing the Culture<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sobriety.ca\/\">Sobriety Home<\/a>\u00a01-877-777-4386<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Drug rehab, alcohol rehab, addiction treatment center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aa-quebec.org\/aaqc_wp\/\">Alcoholics Anonymous<\/a>: (514) 376-9230<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/al-anon.org\/\">Al-Anon.org<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/al-anon-montreal.org\/aide\/\">Al-Anon Montreal<\/a>: (514) 866-9803<span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Support for family members of alcoholics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/advice-and-prevention\/alcohol-drugs-gambling\/\">Government of Qu\u00e9bec Prevention page on Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/toxquebec.com\/accueil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ToxQuebec<\/a> (French)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information on alcohol abuse, drug abuse and problem gambling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gamontreal.ca\/\">Montreal Gambler\u2019s Anonymous<\/a>: (514) 484-6666<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeu-aidereference.qc.ca\/en\">Gambling: Help and Referral (JAR)<\/a>: online and by phone: (514) 527-0140 or 1-800-461-0140<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Support, information and referral to people coping with gambling addiction throughout Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"tobacco-use\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>TOBACCO USE?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tobaccofreequebec.ca\/iquitnow\/\">Smoking Cessation<\/a>: 1-866-527-7383<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Strategies and specialist assistance to help you quit smoking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/defitabac.ca\/en\">Quit to win Challenge<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jarrete.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">D\u00e9fi J&#8217;arr\u00eate, j&#8217;y gagne<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smat.ca\/en\">SMAT<\/a>\u00a0: text-message service to help you quit smoking<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.ca\/\">Canada Lung Association<\/a>\u00a0 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/pq.lung.ca\/\">Qu\u00e9bec Lung Association<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Lung health promotion and prevention and management of lung disease.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/smoking-tobacco.html\">Smoking, vaping and tobacco<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Health Canada information about vaping, tobacco products, effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, prevention and quitting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/health-concerns\/tobacco\/youth-zone.html\">Health Canada Youth Zone on smoking<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/health-concerns\/tobacco\/youth-zone\/quit4life.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quit4Life program<\/a>: program and handbook to help you learn about why you smoke, how to quit and how to stay quit once you get there.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/smoking-cessation.html\">Concordia University Health Services Resources on Smoking Cessation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"physical-activity\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><strong>Physical activity tips<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/physical-activity-tips-adults-18-64-years.html\">adults<\/a>\u00a0 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/physical-activity-tips-youth-12-17-years.html\">youth<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/physical-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concordia University Health Services on Physical Activity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"nutrition\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>NUTRITION?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hc-sc.gc.ca\/fn-an\/nutrition\/weights-poids\/guide-ld-adult\/bmi_chart_java-graph_imc_java_e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calculate your Body Mass Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hc-sc.gc.ca\/fn-an\/food-guide-aliment\/index-eng.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"Link\">Canada&#8217;s Food Guide <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/food-nutrition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food and Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0Health Canada Food and Nutrition page<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/nutrition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concordia University Health Services on Healthy Eating<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/nutrition\/how-to-eat-well-onabudget.html\">How to Eat Well on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cscp.umontreal.ca\/nutrition\/documents\/viens_manger.pdf\">Viens manger!<\/a> Book (french)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Book on healthy and affordable nutrition and nutrition-related services for students, from a Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al group of Nutrition experts<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cspinet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Science in the Public Interest<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">American independent, science-based consumer advocacy organization aiming to improve the food system to support healthy eating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"healthy-weight-loss\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/equilibre.ca\/\">Equilibre<\/a> (mostly french)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Information on positive body image and healthy weight management<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anebquebec.com\/en\/\">ANEB<\/a>\u00a0HELP AND REFERENCE LINE: 1 800 630-0907 and 514 630-0907 ; TEXTING SERVICE AT 1-800-630-0907<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Free, immediate and specialized help to people with an eating disorder and to their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aspq.org\/fr\/dossiers\/produits-services-et-moyens-amaigrissants-psma\/moyens-amaigrissants\/alternatives-aux-psma\">Association pour la sant\u00e9 publique du Quebec<\/a> (french)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">About weight-loss products, services and methods to reach a healthy body weight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nedic.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Eating Disorder Information Centre (Nedic)<\/a>\u00a0toll-free helpline: <span class=\"big_white_text\">1-866-633-4220<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Canadian resources on eating disorders &amp; weight preoccupation<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">American organization supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"self-care\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>SELF-CARE?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/socialwork.buffalo.edu\/resources\/self-care-starter-kit\/self-care-assessments-exercises\/exercises-and-activities.html\">Self-care Strategies<\/a>, from University of Buffalo<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Tips and resources to help you maintain your physical health, decrease stress and deal with challenging emotional situations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themighty.com\/2017\/10\/what-do-i-put-in-self-care-kit-mental-health\/\">Ideas for your Self-care Kit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegemagazine.com\/21-easy-ways-practice-self-care\/\">Easy Ways to Practice Self-care<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/self-care-college-4149503\">Self-care Strategies for College Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Workbook on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/studentwellness\/sites\/webpublish.queensu.ca.swswww\/files\/files\/Counselling\/Just%20as%20I%20am%20Workbook.pdf\">The Practice of Self-Care and Compassion<\/a>, from Queen&#8217;s University<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">To help you free yourself from self-criticism and\u00a0feelings of low self-worth, and to relate to yourself with more flexibility and kindness.<\/p>\n<p>Workbook on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/studentwellness\/sites\/webpublish.queensu.ca.swswww\/files\/files\/Counselling\/Anxiety%20Workbook_Final%20-%20Printer%20friendly_whole.pdf\">Managing your Anxiety<\/a>, from Queen&#8217;s University<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">To help you understand\u00a0anxiety and learn basic anxiety management techniques, as well as coping strategies for specific types of anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Workbook on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/studentwellness\/sites\/webpublish.queensu.ca.swswww\/files\/files\/Counselling\/Your%20Best%20You.pdf\">Improving your Mood<\/a>, from Queen&#8217;s University<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">To help you understand your mood, develop practical problem solving skills, and learn to manage your mood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concordia University Healthy Living Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Workbook on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/content\/dam\/concordia\/services\/health\/docs\/How%20to%20set%2C%20achieve%20and%20maintain%20health%20goals%20November%202011.pdf\">How to Effectively Set, Achieve and Maintain Your Health Goals<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"poor-sleep\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>POOR SLEEP?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/teenmentalhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Healthy_Sleeping.pdf\">Healthy Sleeping<\/a>\u00a0Strategies<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"no-link\" href=\"http:\/\/yoohealth.com\/sleep-deprivation-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\" rel=\"v:url\">The Comprehensive Guide to Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/health\/topics\/sleep.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concordia University Resources on Sleep<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div 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