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Support Groups
Therapy

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 Sunday, 4985 Queen Mary Road next to Snowdon Metro.

Art Therapy Process difficult emotions, resolve inner conflict, discover life path, and actualize your creative and spiritual potential. Ind. & Group. Sliding scale. Call Suzanne (514) 933- 0992.

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

Counselling / 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.

Couple Therapy Professional services for couples in distress. Short term, structured approach. Sliding fee scale. LGBT affirmative. Beverly MA, ATPQ, AAMFT: (514) 893-7437.

Friends of Recovery Quebec Self-Help group / [48 Principles] for family/friends of loved ones lost to problems with sex, alcohol and other drugs, gambling and emotional/sexual bulimia-anorexia. Thursdays, 7pm at the Douglas Hospital. Info: Eliza at 514-691-0641.

Individual, Couple and Family Therapy Services offered on a sliding fee schedule at the Argyle Institute of Human Relations, a non-profit organization. Info: 514-931-5629.

Liaison Counselor A counselor is available in psychiatry (4East) at the Lakeshore General Hospital on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Friends for Mental Health 750 Dawson, Dorval. (514) 636-6885

M.I.S.S. Foundation Non profit support group for parents grieving the loss of their child. Meet every last Monday of the month, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Meetings are at the MTC, 28 Cleve Rd. in Hampstead. Info: Dee-Dee at 489-4121, sabrabugsy@videotron.ca

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, email: cogtherap@sympatico.ca

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.

Narcotics Anonymous Do you think you might have a drug problem? We can help. Info: 249-0555, www.eana-mtl.org

Overeaters Anonymous 12-step recovery group for compulsive overeaters, anorexics and bulimics. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Info: 488-1812.

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 support group. For more information email us at paruresismontreal@gmail.com

Psychotherapy Sliding fee scale. Short and long-term therapy for dealing with anxiety, depression, conflicts, relationship and self-esteem issues and more. David Engels M.A. 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 / Art Therapy Professional services for people experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, loss and grieving. Sliding fee scale. LGBT affirmative. Beverly MA, ATPQ, AAMFT: (514) 893-7437.

Recovery for Couples Anonymous 12 step program for couples seeking committed, intimate relationships. Info: www.recovering-couples.org

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 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

Therapuetic Meditation Group Project Pride (Addiction Recovery Center) is hosting the 11th Step Meditation Group, offering tools to support your recovery. All are welcome, but pre-registration is required: phone Project Pride at 485-5121 or drop by in person at 4985 Queen Mary. Info: www.projectpride.org

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