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Al-Anon Offers support and hope for those who are (or have been) troubled by someone else's drinking. Newcomers are welcome at 7:30pm every Sunday, 4985 Queen Mary Road next to Snowdon Metro.

Art Therapy/ Individual Psychotherapy Professional services for people experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, loss and grieving. Sliding fee scale. Receipts for insurance. Beverly MA, ATPQ, AAMFT: (514) 893-7437

AWISH (Arthritis West Island) One on one help or monthly support group meetings available for people suffering from arthritis or scleroderma. Info: 514-631-3288.

Bipolar Trade-Off New concept of mutual exchange between bipolars. Contact Angela at (514) 253-2915 or at darkgoverness@hotmail.com

Coffee Break for Special Needs Caregivers Coffee break for parents, grandparents and friends of special needs children. Qualified babysitters will be on site free of charge. Just call to reserve a spot. Every first Friday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am. WIAIH, 111 Donegani, Pointe-Claire. 514-694-7090 ext 14. wiaih.qc.ca

Couple Therapy Professional services for couples in distress. Short term, structured approach creates a closer, more intimate and secure connection. Get to the heart of your relationship. Sliding fee scale. Insurance receipts available. LGBT affirmative. Beverly MA, ATPQ, AAMFT: (514) 893-7437

Couples Therapy Build trust, improve your communication, work through obstacles, overcome conflict and improve intimacy. LGBT-friendly. Insurance receipts available. Contact Heather McLaughlin, MA, RMFT, member of OPTSQ: (514) 880-4919, heather@mtherapy.ca.

Debtors Anonymous Problems with debt? Money? Under earning? There's hope, there's help, you're not alone. Meetings every Tuesday at 7:30pm at St. Henri CLSC, 3833 Notre-Dame W., salle Jazzmen. Metro St. Henri. www.debtorsanonymous.org

Drug problem? We can help! If you believe that you are powerless over drugs and that they have made your life unmanageable you may be ready to take certain steps to do something about it! We meet every Thursday at 7:30pm at 230 Brunswick in Point Claire (YMCA - Room E) and at The Serenity Sisters, 4020 Hingston (St. Colomba Church), NDG.

Energy Healing Improve relationships and work life. Physical & emotional healing in 5 sessions. Adults & Children. www.TheReconnection.com. Call Nancy Poirier, RNBN, MACP 514-451-4323.

Laraflora Les Amis du Rétablissement Anonymes/Friends and Loved Ones of Recovery Anonymous. Self-Help Group based on AA. For Family/Friends of those "lost" to sex, AOD [alcohol and other drugs] gambling, emotional-sexual, physical bulimia-anorexia. Thursdays 7pm at the Douglas Hospital, Perry Pavilion, 3rd Floor. Info: 514-691-0641 Eliza.

MADD Montreal Supports victims of impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs, sensitizes children and youth to smart choices, educates on solutions to transportation if drinking, recommends legislation proven to save lives. Volunteers welcome. info@maddmontreal.ca 729-6233 www.madd.ca

Mary's Recovery Weekly meetings in English and French at the Westmount YMCA. Non-profit organization. Self-help groups for people seeking help in dealing with fear, stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, insomnia and gambling addiction. (514) 485-2194 (10am-5pm), www3.sympatico.ca/frederic.girvan

Montreal Sexual Assault Centre The crisis line is a free, bilingual, medical and psychosocial service that services to the needs of both victims and those who are close to them. Confidential and anonymous service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 934-4504.

Parkinson Society The Parkinson Society of the Greater Region of Montreal is dedicated to the well being of persons afflicated with the disease, as well as their care givers. For information on services available, such as support or exercise groups, consultation with a nurse, and much more, contact: 514-861-4422 or consult the web site: http://www.infoparkinson.org

Paruresis Montreal Bimonthly For more information and our email go to http://www.shybladder.org/support.php.

Psychotherapy Offering reduced rates for short or long-term therapy for those with depression, self-esteem, motivational, identity, and relationship issues. Visit davidengels.ca or 514 777-5077, davide@synergie1.com

Psychotherapy For reducing stress and anxiety, processing your conflicts and personal relationships, enhancing your self confidence/self esteem. Louise DuPaul psychotherapist, member of Société Québécoise des Psychothérapeutes Professionnels. Sliding fee. Bilingual. (514) 274-5712.

Psychotherapy For enhancing confidence, self-esteem, performance, and for reducing anxiety, trauma/abuse, depression and addictive behaviors - food, smoking, sex, drugs and the Internet. EMDR technique & hypnotherapy. Richard Rapoport, MSW, PSW, http://sites.google.com/site/counsellingmontreal/ (514) 378-1836 shrinkrap.r@gmail.com

Psychotherapy Transform your stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, abuse issues, addictions. Nancy Poirier, RNBN, MACP: 514-451-4323.

Psychotherapy for Adults & Adolescents For anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem and abuse. Sliding fee scale available. Call Edith Kornacki, Psychologist, O.P.Q member: 514-488-8319

Recovering Couples Anonymous Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) Twelve-Step group for couples with a desire to remain in a committed relationship. Contact rca.montreal@hotmail.com and/or visit www.recovering-couples.org

Recovery Canada Weekly self-help meetings providing a safe, confidential place to talk about life challenges and receive support for good mental health. Info: www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org. Snowdon group: Mondays 7:30pm at St-Matthew's Church, 4940 MacDonald. 481-4258, 481-7030. West Island: 697-5977.

Rehabilitation Centre Alcohol, drug and problem gambling centre. Pavillon Foster: Montreal : (514) 486-1304. Montérégie: (450) 678-2426.

S-Anon Twelve step recovery program for family or friends of those affected by sexaholism. Info: 254-8181, www.sanon.org

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) 12-step groups for those wishing to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. Includes Sexual Anorexia, Healthy Dating and (Re)Building Partnerships. Phoneline: 983-0671, www.dasa-slaa-mtl.cbti.net

Sexaholics Anonymous Twelve step program of recovery for those who want to stop their sexually self-destructive thinking and behaviour. Info: 254-8181, www.sa.org

SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests Witnessing and vigiling recovery of healthy sexually and emotionally inclusive communities. For info on meetings call JB: 514-691-0641

Survivors of Incest and Childhood Sexual Abuse Anonymous Takes places the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 4985 Queen Mary, Project Pride (metro Snowdon) at 2pm. Meetings are an hour and 45 minutes and are based upon the healing principles of the 12 steps. Info: sicsaa@selfaware.com

WIAIH’s Resource Centre Resource Centre for parents seeking information about children with special needs, intellectual handicaps or autism. Open Mon-Fri 8:30pm-Noon and 1pm-4:30pm. At 111 Donegani, Pointe-Claire. 514-694-7090, ext. 14.

Women Aware "Be Aware Telephone Support Line" for victims of domestic violence. Call 489-1110 or toll free at 1-866-489-1110 Mon-Fri 10am–3pm for confidential support. www.womenaware.ca