Psychological support
Tired? Stressed? Sad? Troubled? Please feel free to consult the Student Services psychologists to get a better understanding of your problem and to overcome it.
Services provided by psychologists
Free and confidential services are available to students of HEC Montréal.
- Psychological evaluation
- Reference
- Short-term psychological counselling
The purpose of the first meeting is to evaluate your needs and expectations.
Please note! The objective of the psychological assessments offered by the psychologists is not to provide exemptions from attending classes or taking an examination. If that is what you need, please see your family doctor or a doctor at an emergency clinic.
HEC MONTRÉAL’s psychological support services
The department is open from Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Decelles building
Office 5.120
514-340-6166
sae.soutien@hec.ca
Events
Discover all the events related to psychological support and wellness.
Concerned about a situation?
Contact us by email or by phoning 514-340-6166. Specify that you’re facing an urgent situation.
Outside of HEC business hours, contact Security Service at 514-340-6611.
Immediate assistance and other aid resources
Emergency situations
24/7 crisis line for people thinking of suicide, for those worried about someone at risk or those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Montreal area: 514-723-4000
Toll free: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
Telephonic or on-site crisis services, post-crisis support, short-term accommodation.
Montreal area: 514-483-3033
Your local hospital’s emergency department
To locate your nearest hospital, call Info-Santé by dialing 811.
HEC Montréal Security
Dial 514-340-6611
Emergency Services
Dial 911.
When calling 911 from School premises, always inform HEC Montréal Security.
Help lines
24/7 crisis line for people thinking of suicide, for those worried about someone at risk or those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Montreal area: 514-723-4000
Toll free: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
24-hour crisis help line for anyone facing personal difficulties.
Montreal area: 514-935-1101
Confidential telephone service offering information, support and referrals to individuals dealing with alcohol and drug problems and to their relatives and peers.
Montreal area: 514-527-2626
Toll free: 1-800-265-2626
24/7
Free and confidential telephone help line and support groups for anyone experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties.
Montreal area: 514-278-2130
Toll free: 1-844-294-2130
7 days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to midnight
Telephone help line for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.
Montreal area: 514-866-0103
Toll free: 1-888-505-1010
24/7
Confidential telephone service offering information, support and referrals to individuals dealing with gambling problems and to their relatives and peers.
Montreal area: 514-527-0140
Toll free: 1-800-461-0140
Confidential telephone help line managed by professionals for parents of children aged 0 to 20 years: support for problem solving, answering questions, crisis assistance.
Everywhere in Quebec: 1-800-361-5085
Psychosocial support, listening and referral services focusing on the immigrant community.
Montreal area: 514-737-3604
Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Resources for victims of violence
Montréal’s Crime Victims Assistance Centre (CAVAC)
CAVACs offer front-line services that are free of charge and confidential: post-trauma and psycho-socio-judicial intervention, information on rights and remedies, technical assistance, accompaniment, referrals to specialized services.
Anywhere in Quebec: 1-866-LE-CAVAC (1-866-532-2822)
S.O.S. Violence conjugale (in French only)
24-hour hot line offering welcome, assessment, information and referral services.
Montreal area: 514-873-9010
Other areas: 1-800-363-9010
Free or low-cost consultation resources
Harassment in the work and study environment – HEC Montréal
Policy to ensure a work and study environment free from all forms of harassment
Resources for victims of sexual assault
Harassment and sexual violence - HEC Montréal
Listening, counselling, support, assistance, confidentiality. For all members of the HEC Montréal community.
Policy to Prevent and Fight Sexual Violence within the Whole of the HEC Montréal Community
Bureau du respect de la personne
The Bureau du respect de la personne is there for all members of the HEC Montréal community and the Université de Montréal. Its role is intervention and prevention. You can use its services with complete confidence and confidentiality.
The Montréal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
The Montréal Sexual Assault Centre offers several services free of charge to anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or incest and to their family and close friends.
Montréal area: 514 933-9007
Other areas: 1-888-933-9007
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Resources to go through grief
Grieving is a normal and natural response to a major loss. When people hear the word grief, they immediately think of losing someone close to them, a partner, relative or friend. However, grief reactions can also be triggered by other contexts. Learn more.
Free or low-cost consultation resources
University Psychology Clinics
Evaluation, therapy and consultation services offered at a discount by doctoral interns in psychology, usually from September to April. There may be a waiting list of several months or more.
Montreal area: 514-343-7725
Montreal area: 514-987-0253
Montreal area: 514-848-2424, ext. 7550
CLSC (Local Community Service Centres)
To access psychological and psychosocial services in the public health network.
Get the address of your neighbourhood CLSCCentre for community education, support and social intervention.
Montreal area: 514-524-3561
Workshop
KORSA stress management workshop
Korsa workshops are designed to help students successfully complete their academic journey, while maintaining a good quality of life.
- Five free group workshops, each lasting two and a half hours.
Time out workshops
Discover a simple and effective meditation method that will help you deal with everyday stress. This group activity allows you to experiment with different exercises to better enjoy the present moment.
- Groups of up to 20 students, moderated by professionals (psychologists, nutritionists and physiotherapists) from Université de Montréal, HEC Montréal or École Polytechnique Montréal.