for loved ones in mental health

Arborescence is a Montreal non-profit organization that offers information, support, accompaniment and tools to the loved ones of a person living with a mental health issue (with or without a diagnosis).

We have opted for two complementary intervention approaches: psychosocial intervention and family peer support.

We also draw on our expertise in mental health to offer training tailored to different workplace settings. These trainings are designed for private businesses as well as non-profit organizations (NPOs) and community organizations (COs).

Our premises are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Our services are available in several languages. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us .

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Our services for loved ones

Name: Arborescence
Address: 1260 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC, H2L 2H2, CA
Telephone: 514-524-7131

Discover our free services. You can also contact reception so that a representative can direct you to the services best suited to your situation.

514-524-7131

Individual support

Discover our intervention approach and the different types of support that can be offered to you. (alone or accompanied by another loved one)

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Support groups

Join a support group with other loved ones who are experiencing similar issues. These groups aim to encourage the sharing of common experiences, situations or problems.

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Workshops and conferences

Participate in thematic workshops and conferences on topics related to mental health support.

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Helpline

Contact our helpline created in collaboration with other organizations, it is managed by family peer support workers, is anonymous and confidential.

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Download the Arborescence leaflet

Our clientele

Our services are available to all loved ones of people living with a mental health issue (with or without diagnosis). We also offer services tailored to the needs of different clienteles.

Young caregivers

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Loved ones of seniors

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Parents of youth

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Loved ones from marginalized communities

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Loved ones in crisis

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Grieving loved ones

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Services made possible thanks to funding from :

Testimonials from loved ones

I am infinitely grateful to Arborescence for all the tools and resources made available to me as a caregiver: it has helped me enormously to better understand my situation, to feel less alone, to put things into perspective, and to be more attentive to my needs.

Testimony of an Arborescence member

(Translated from french)

Our Media Coverage

“Helping a child who is not well”

Valérie Fortier, Clinical Director of Arborescence for LaPresse.ca

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“Supporting a child who suffers from addiction”

Eloïse Rivoire, psychosocial worker at Arborescence for LaPresse.ca

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The story of Angie Dupuis

Story of Angie Dupuis, peer support family and loved ones. By Unsinkable .

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"Je suis là"

by Paul Arcand and Monic Néron Reference to Arborescence for caregivers in mental health.

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Learn more about us — watch our video!
Video available in French only

Arborescence,
for mental health within organizations

We draw on our expertise in mental health to offer training tailored to different workplace settings. These trainings are designed for private businesses as well as non-profit organizations (NPOs) and community organizations (COs).

Our Trainings