Community Resources
West Island Crisis Centre
514 684-6160
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Info-santé / Info social at 811
Info-SocialThe professionals of Info-Social 811 offer advice and may answer questions related to psychosocial matters. When necessary, they may also direct you to a community resource or to a resource in the health and social services network.
Here are examples of situations in which you can call Info-Social 811:
  • You are in a situation that causes you anxiety.
  • You are worried about a friend or relative.
  • You are experiencing family or relationship problems.
  • You are in mourning.
  • You have questions about other worrisome situations or behaviour.

West Island Mental Health Resources 
​published by the CIUSSS
​​Click here. 
Friends for Mental Health
​ offers a wide variety of counselling services and support groups. 
 For info, click here.  
Free Counselling is available from your local CLSC. There may be a waiting list. 
CLSC Pierrefonds (514) 626-2572
​CLSC Lac-Saint-Louis (514) 697-4110
CLSC Dorval-Lachine (514) 639-0650

Legal Aid or Mediation Services
​Click here. 
West Island Women's Shelter
​Click here.
The West Island Women’s Shelter offers a free, confidential and safe haven to women and their children
​ who are victims of conjugal violence.
AMCAL Family Services 514-694-3161

Outreach Family Counselling: Preserving Healthy Families… for families with kids 7-17
Emerging Adults Program: Strengthening Families… for families with young people 18-30 living at home
​For more info, click here. 

Les Petits frères / Little Brothers West Island
For people aged 75+ who are alone, with no family or significant social network. Little Brothers welcomes and provides support by creating a caring, committed extended family around them dedicated to alleviating their isolation and staying by their side throughout their remaining years.
For more info, click here.  

Volunteer West Island offers programmes and services, particularly to seniors.
Examples: Meals on Wheels, Handyperson assistance, friendly caller service, income tax assistance, etc. 
Click here. 
Read their flyer here. 
Some services require referral from your local CLSC.