Resources
Food - Food Banks
Many food banks offer food baskets for pickup, including contactless pickup. Most require pre-registration to recieve a basket.
Community Food Resources by Neighbourhood (French only)
List of Foodbanks by Neighbourhood (English only) - Welcome Collective
Jeunesse Lambda
Grocery gift cards for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
Email servicetemporairejl@gmail.com or send Facebook message
Montreal Coronavirus Relief
Delivers free baskets of food staples, toiletries, and fills prescriptions on the island of Montreal
Complete request form online
NDG Food Depot
Provides 1 emergency food basket per household between now and May 1
By appointment only
Book online or leave a voicemail at 514-483-4680
6450 Somerled Avenue (NDG)
Midnight Kitchen (not currently accepting new applications)
Free no contact grocery delivery
Complete request form online
Concordia Food Coalition (not currently accepting new applications)
Weekly emergency food basket delivery (priority to Concordia students)
Le Frigo des Élans
One free food basket per person, per month
Open Thursdays by appointment only - book by noon on Wednesday
Call 438-777-1671 or email contact@unelanpourlavie.ca
English, French, and Spanish
6055 Hochelaga
Multicaf CDN
Delivering food baskets and frozen meals (residents of Cote de Neige only)
Order online
3591 Appleton (Cote de Neige)
info@multicaf.org
Sun Youth
Food bank, financial assistance for medication, heating, other emergency services
By appointment
English and French
Call 514 842-6822 or email services@jeunesseausoleil.com
700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 (Little Italy)
Mental Health & Emotional Support
If you are having a tough time or just need someone to talk to.
How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus
Kids Help Phone
Counselling, information and referrals for youth
English and French
Available 24/7
1-800-668-6868
Concordia Students’ Nightline
Confidential and anonymous non-judgemental service for listening, info and referrals
English only
Open Thurs to Sat, 6 PM to 3 AM
438-812-6484
Project 10
Support for queer youth, gender gear and harm redux supplies with no-contact delivery, online indivual and group support
English and French
By appointment only
1575 Rue Amherst (Gay Village), online
Email services@p10.qc.ca to make an appointment
YMCA NDG Teen Zone
Interaction with youth workers and other teens over instagram @teenzone.ndg
Online only
Vent over tea
Active listening service offering video sessions
By appointment only
English and French
Online only
Argyle Institute
3 free phone counselling sessions for COVID related issues
By appointment
English and French
Call 514-931-5629 ext.1 or email info@argyleinstitute.org
Laundry
We are still seeking resources for folks who need somewhere to do laundry! If you know of any please let us know!
COVID-19 Information
Government of Canada COVID‑19 information line: 1 833 784‑4397
Government of Québec COVID‑19 information line: 1 877 644-4545
@studentsagainstcovid19 on instragram and tiktok
Clear, up to date COVID-19 info
Domestic Violence & Abuse
SOS Violence Conjugale
Anonymous and confidential support, information, and referalls (including shelters) for people experiencing domestic violence
Available 24/7
French only
1 800 363-9010
Intimate Partner Violence in the Time of Corona Virus (Info Sheet)
Shield of Athena Multilingual Sexual Violence Referral and Help Lines
514-270-2900 (Montreal)
450-688-2117 (Laval)
Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM
Shield of Athena
Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counselling, and more for victims of conjugal or family violence
Services offered in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and many more languages
514-274-8117 or 1-877-274-8117
People Who Use Drugs
Head and Hands
Pre-packaged kits of safer drug and safer sex gear
Open 12 PM-8 PM
English and French
3465 Avenue Benny (NDG)
(514) 481-0277
Cactus Supervised Injection Site
Supervised injection, supply of sterile materials and collection of used materials
Open every day 2 PM-4 AM, injection room opens 4 PM
English and French
1244 Rue Berger (Downtown)
Delivery of sterile equipment - call 514-561-4700
Safe Drug Use During the COVID 19 Outbreak (Harm Reduction Coalition)
Also available in Spanish
Financial Support (Non-Governmental)
Mtl Rapid Response (not currently accepting new requests)
Financial support for sex workers, service industry workers, freelancers, migrant workers etc.
Prioritizes people who are sick, disabled, Black, Indigenous, POC, and/or LGBTQ2SI++
Apply for funds by email (details in link, available in English and French)
mtlrapidresponse@protonmail.com
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada - Youth Support Fund
Grants up to $1000 for youth (aged 18-29) who have or will be aging out of temporary or permanent foster care
Apply online
Info available in English only
Solidarity Across Borders
Assistance with one time urgent costs (such as food or housing) for individuals or families who are non-status/undocumented migrants
Info available in English and French
Apply by emailing solidaritesansfrontieres@gmail.com or calling 514-809-0773
Taking What We Need
Emergency funds for low-income transwomen and transfeminine people
Apply using
online request form (English and French)
Montreal Restaurant Workers' Relief Fund (applications temporarily closed)
Transfers of $50-$150 for restaurant workers' urgent and immediate needs
Info available in English and French
Apply online using request form
ASTTeQ
Emergency fund for trans sex workers
1300 Rue Sanguinet
Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers & tip-based workers
Grants of $200-1200 to cover urgent costs
Apply online using request form
Day Centers
Dans La Rue
Day center for youth offering hot meals, medical care and counselling, legal advice, etc.
Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m
English and French
Health Clinics & Medical (Non-COVID)
Cactus Supervised Injection Site
Nurse consultations for sex workers and people who use drugs
English, French
Flexible hours
Call ahead, (514) 847-0067 ext. 10
1244 Rue Berger (Downtown)
Prelib - STI Screening
Free online medical consults and in-person STI screening
Complete
online file to make an appointment
1485 Rue St Hubert (Downtown)
English, French
Hours vary - book an appointment online
info@prelib.com
Suicide & Crisis Support
Suicide Action Montreal
Helpline for people thinking about suicide or concerned about someone else
Available 24/7
English, French
1 866 277-3553
Crisis Services Canada - Phone Support
Helpline for people thinking about suicide or concerned about someone else
Available 24/7
English, French
1 833 456-4566
Secondary phone line - (416) 915-4566
Crisis Services Canada - Text Support
Text based support for people thinking about suicide or concerned about someone else
Available every day, 4 PM-12 AM
English only
Text ‘start’ to 45645
Youthspace.ca
Emotional and crisis support chat for people under 30
Available daily, 3 PM-9 PM
English only
Visit youthspace.ca or text (778) 783-0177
Crisis Text Line
Crisis support offering active listening and collaborative problem-solving
English and French
Available 24/7
Text HOME (English) or PARLER (French) to 686868
Tracom
Crisis intervention and support for people experiencing anxiety, distress, and suicidal thoughts
Available 24/7
English and French
514-483-3033
Food - Hot Meals & Prepared Food
Restaurant La Khaima
Offering free soup daily (bring a container)
Open 12 PM-1 PM and 6 PM -7 PM
142 Fairmount Ouest (Plateau)
Dans La Rue
Daily hot lunch, also non-perishables, clothing, hygiene products etc.
Monday-Friday from 12:30-1:30
Also distributes 1662 Ontario St. East (Gay Village)
Refuge des Jeunes
Daily lunch service (shelter not currently accepting new residents)
(514) 849-4221
1836 Sainte-Catherine Street East (Gay Village)
Carribean Curry House
Free prepared lunch box
Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 PM
6892 Avenue Victoria (Cote des Neiges)
Sex Workers
Chez Stella
Work materials for sex workers and info/support services
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 AM to 5 PM
English and French
(514) 285-1599
2065, rue Parthenais, bureau 404 (buzzer 49)
Financial Aid Options for Sex Workers/
Aide financière pour les travailleuses.eurs du sexe
Mtl Rapid Response (not currently accepting new requests)
Financial support for sex workers, service industry workers, freelancers, migrant workers etc.
Prioritizes people who are sick, disabled, Black, Indigenous, POC, and/or LGBTQ2SI++
Apply for funds by email (details in link, available in English and French)
mtlrapidresponse@protonmail.com
Volunteer Delivery & Other Supports
For people unable to leave home who need volunteer support purchasing groceries, picking up medication, running errands, etc.
Volunteer Atlas
Map of volunteers available to run errands, pick up groceries, etc (delivery is free but users must pay for their items)
Sign up through website
Volunteers Coalition
Free, sanitary delivery of groceries (users pay for groceries themselves)
Sign up through website
List of Facebook support groups in Montreal and Quebec
Volunteer Bike Delivery
Submit request through Facebook group
Group info in French only
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