The COVID-19 pandemic is a particular, unusual and temporary reality.
It is normal to react.Your daily life may be affected for some time.
On this page, you will find:Various reactions
Your reactions or symptoms persist?
Coping strategies
Resources to help you
The COVID-19 pandemic is a particular, unusual and temporary reality.
It is normal to react.Your daily life may be affected for some time.
Difficulty sleeping
Feelings of discouragement, insecurity, sadness, anger and powerlessness
Isolation
If your reactions or symptoms persist over 8 weeks, do not hesitate to ask for help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or incapable of handling a disaster or disturbing event? Contact the ligne Info-Social.
Here are some strategies and tips that you can apply on a daily basis. These were developed with regard to the age of the person affected
Be attentive to your emotions; express how you feel to someone you trust or a professional resource.
In addition to adult-specific strategies, 70-year-olds and older should pay close attention to the items below.
Are influenced by your reactions and may feel frightened.
Teenagers have more difficulty tolerating frustration and pain. They need affection from adults even if they do not ask for it.
Several organizations offer support to the public. Do not hesitate to call them!
Emergency services : 911
Suicide prevention hotline : 1 866 299-3553 (APPELLE)
Tel-Aide : 514 935-1101
Tel-Écoute : 514 493-4484
Centre d’écoute de Laval : 450 664-2787 or 1 888 664-1558
LigneParents : 1 800 361-5085
Tel-Aînés :514 353-2463
Tel-Jeunes : 1 800 263-2266 or by sending a text at 514 600-1002
Lumi-vie : 450 687-8311
Ordre des psychologues du Québec : 514 738-1881
Ordre de travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec : 514 731-3925