Anxiety and Stress
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Depression
Disordered Eating
Finance
Gender and Sexual Identity
Indigenous Support
Legal Advice
Reproductive Care
Sexual Violence
Substance Use
Suicide

Anxiety and Stress

Empower me – Virtual counselling: 1-833-628-5589

Anxiety Canada – Resources and Programs

L’Autre Rive – Community Organization (in French only)

Canadian Mental Health Association – What is Stress and What Can I Do About It

Everyday Health – How to end an Anxiety Attack

Mind your Mind – Anxiety Disorders Overview

Relief – Anxiety Disorders Community Organization (in French only)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autisme Estrie (website in French only)
Offers services to contribute to the well-being of people living with ASD and their loved ones.

Fédération Québécoise de l’autisme (website in French only)

Centre de réadaptation de l’Estrie du CIUSSS de l’Estrie
Specialized services for autism spectrum disorder.

Neurodivergent Hub
Provides programs and materials to support neurodivergent students in developing life skills and becoming work-ready.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Totally ADD – Self-Assessment for ADD

TDAH Estrie – Individual support, workshops and information (website in French only)

Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada – Symptoms, assessment, treatment and education

Depression

Empower me – Virtual counselling: 1-833-628-5589

Canadian Mental Health Association – What is Depression

Depression Hurts – Could it be Depression?

Antidepressant Skills Workbook: Self-care manual based on scientific research about which strategies work best in managing depression

Disordered Eating

Eating Disorders Nova Scotia (services in English, most services are free)

Arrimage Estrie – Free or low-cost support groups and workshops (in French only)

National Eating Disorder Information Center (NEDIC)

BodyBrave virtual support (English services, free or low-cost)

Lookingglass (English services, free or low-cost)

Resources for friends and loved ones:

NEDIC: helping an adult with an eating disorder

Eating disorder Nova Scotia: friends and family peer support online

ANEB Québec: open online support group for loved ones

Finance

Empower me: financial planning services 1-833-628-5589

Quebec Government Student Financial Assistance

Thrift Stores

Estrie Aide – 15% off for students! (website in French only)

Armée du Salut (website in French only)

Le Comptoir Familial de Sherbrooke – provide very low-cost clothing, electronics and houseware items

Bishop’s Community Cupboard Instagram page or email them at communitycupboard@ubishops.ca.

Food Banks

Cornerstone Food Bank – monthly boxes for people in need

Moisson Estrie: book an appointment to evaluate eligibility

SOS Cuisine: low cost weekly meal plans

Gender and Sexual Identity

Bishop’s Pride Alliance (BUPA) Instagram page

B.U. Gender Equity Centre – Facebook page

B.U. Gender Equity Centre – Instagram page

Interligne: help and information for those concerned with sexual orientation and gender diversity
Call: 1-888-505-1010
Text: 514-866-0103 (Reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Trans Lifeline: offers direct emotional and financial support for trans people in crisis
1-877-330-6366 (Reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Alterhéros: dedicated to the demystification of sexual orientations and gender identities (ask your question or consult the previously asked questions)

Project 10: active listening sessions for members of the 2LGBTQ+ community

Educaloi:

Indigenous Support

Hope for Wellness Helpline: (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Mental Health benefits in Canada: information on counselling benefits in Canada

Native Shelters Network of Quebec

Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: Health and cultural support services for survivors, family members and those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Phone: 1-844-413-6649

First Nations and Inuit Suicide Prevention Association of Quebec: telephone counselling sessions and spiritual healing services.
Phone: 514-933-6066

First Peoples Justice Center of Montreal: support individuals throughout the entire process of the judicial and correctional systems
Phone: 514-499-1854

Quebec Native Courtworkers: legal assistance to Indigenous people involved in the criminal and penal justice system
Phone: 1-833-753-2095

Legal Advice

Aide Juridique Estrie: a team of lawyers to guide and help you through the judicial process in criminal law matters or youth court cases

Townshippers Legal Information Clinic: a law student is available once a week each semester to answer legal questions by phone, email or in-person appointment

Legal Protection Program: students covered by the Dental Plan have access to a legal assistance service to consult a duly certified lawyer regarding any legal question

Reproductive Care

Clinique de planification des naissances – Sherbrooke

CHUS Fleurimont: information on pregnancy monitoring, prenatal classes, giving birth, breastfeeding, and the post-natal follow-up

From Tiny Tot to Toddler: practical guide for parents from pregnancy to age two

Financial Assistance Quebec Government

Becoming a Parent: overview of government programs and services

SOS Grossesse Estrie: Information and Help for Pregnant Women (website in French only)

Lennoxville & Districts Women’s Center: provides services exclusively in English

Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence Helpline
1-888-933-9007

Help and resources in the event of sexual assault

CALACS: Women’s Center for help with and to fight against sexual assault

Lennoxville and District Women’s Centre: sexual assault support services for women

CAVAC Estrie: Crime Victims Assistance Centre

Shase: men seeking assistance regarding sexual assaults in childhood, adolescence and adulthood

Substance Use

Empower me: virtual counselling: 1-833-628-5589

Al-Anon: help for families of alcoholics

Alcoholics Anonymous: Find a meeting near you

Drugs Help and Referral: Helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Narcotics Anonymous: Find a meeting near you (website in French only)

Suicide

811 option 2 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Info-Social phone support by social workers for people in distress or supporters. Dial 811 and choose option 2.

JEVI Support: for those who are living with suicidal thoughts and supporters – NOT AN EMERGENCY Service

Suicide.ca – Support for those who are living with suicidal thoughts and supporters. Offer phone, text and chat services.