Well-Being
Mental Health Tools
Wellness Program - Polytechnique Montréal
Polytechnique's Wellness Program is a confidential assistance service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No problem is too big or too small. No matter what is on your mind, you are not alone.
Get support for all kinds of concerns, such as:
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship or interpersonal conflicts
- Family responsibilities
- Addiction
- Eating disorders
- Time management
- Career orientation
- Financial planning or financial insecurity
- Healthy eating and more
For more information on how to use the service, visit your student association's space on the ASEQ | Studentcare website (in French):
*Website in French but services available in English.
- BetterHelp ($)Affordable, private therapy with BetterHelp anytime, anywhere. BetterHelp will match you to one of 27,000 licensed therapists. Get feedback, advice and guidance from your therapist.
- Counselling videos - University of Ottawa Counselling ServicesVideos in English (and in French) on a variety of topics surrounding wellness for students.
- Mental health learning centre - NostigmasNGO advocating for mental health through a peer-to-peer support network.
- Tolerating distress - Centre for Clinial InterventionsWorkbook and information sheets to help you manage feelings of distress.
Unwinding anxiety - 
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ISBN: 9780593330456Publication Date: 2021Access limited to 1 user at a time.
Pocket therapy for anxiety - - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781684037612Publication Date: 2020Access limited to 1 user at a time.
The negative thoughts workbook - - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781684035052Publication Date: 2020Access limited to 1 user at a time.
You are not a rock: A step-by-step guide to better mental health (for Humans) - - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9780525504511Publication Date: 2018Access limited to 1 user at a time.
Stress Management
- Self-care techniques for stress relief - Brown UniversityOverview of stress and anxiety relieving techniques you can try. Pay attention to your reaction to stress and to which relaxation techniques work for you.
- Stress management - Concordia UniversityUseful guides on different topics related to stress management.
- Stress management - HelpGuideStress management tips provided by mental health experts.
Work/School/Life Balance
- Social and Community Services (211)Free resource that helps you find social and community services near you.
Legal Services
- JuripopJuripop is a non-profit organization that offers legal representation at a lower cost.
- Legal clinic - Université de Montréal Law FacultyUnder the supervision of experienced lawyers, Legal Clinic students offer free legal information services to the public, including members of the university community.
- Web guides by EducaloiÉducaloi is a neutral and independent organization with a recognized expertise in legal education and clear legal communication. It's mission is to explain the law to Québécois people in everyday language and enhance their legal competencies. Consult the guide on legal aid.
Finances
- Financial aid - Polytechnique Montréal (FR)Financial aid web page. You can send an email in English at afe@polymtl.ca for more information.
