{"id":2091,"date":"2017-09-11T15:43:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/ca-ne-va-pas\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T07:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:05:50","slug":"are-you-not-okay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/are-you-not-okay\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Not Okay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Are you going through a difficult time?<\/h4>\n<p>It's normal to feel worry, anger, sadness, anxiety, sleep problems, impatience, or tension in your family and social relationships. These emotions are common during times of stress. It's important to ask for help when you, a loved one, or someone in your circle needs it.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>When should you ask for help?<\/h4>\n<p>If you find it difficult to function normally in your daily activities and relationships with others, now is the time to ask for help. The professionals at the CISSS de l'Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue are there to help you regain your balance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #f0522b; border-collapse: collapse; width: 52.7676%; height: 140px;\" cellpadding=\"20px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 87.9619%;\">\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In case of emergency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dial 911 or go to the emergency room of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/list-of-facilities\/\">your local hospital <\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.919%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>CLSC service points<\/h3>\n<p>A counselor can provide the support you need. For requests with or without an appointment, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/partage\/INSTALLATIONS\/installations_cisss.html\">your local CLSC <\/a>or visit during opening hours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Info-Social \u2013 811, option 2<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Telephone consultation: 24\/7;<\/li>\n<li>Crisis intervention on site according to the professional's assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Suicide prevention hotline<\/h3>\n<p>If you are having suicidal thoughts or are worried about a loved one, contact the responders at the regional suicide prevention hotline, available 24\/7.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Telephone: 1 866 277-3553 (1-866-APPELLE);<\/li>\n<li>Text: 535353;<\/li>\n<li>Chat or advice: <a href=\"https:\/\/suicide.ca\/en\">suicide.ca <\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Reporting to youth protection services<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To make a report: 1 800 567-6405;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/make-a-report-to-the-dpj\/\">Report it to the DPJ <\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Community resources<\/h3>\n<p>Are you or someone close to you going through a difficult time? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/partage\/DOCUMENTS-INFORMATIFS\/COORDONNEES_RESSOURCES_AIDE.pdf\">Don't hesitate to seek help <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How to manage a difficult situation<\/h3>\n<p>When your daily routine is disrupted, it is essential to take care of yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk with your family and friends;<\/li>\n<li>Share your feelings and difficulties;<\/li>\n<li>Eat at regular times;<\/li>\n<li>Avoid consuming alcohol or drugs;<\/li>\n<li>Treat yourself to moments of relaxation;<\/li>\n<li>Breathe calmly and deeply;<\/li>\n<li>Get some exercise;<\/li>\n<li>Practice an activity that you enjoy;<\/li>\n<li>Spend time outdoors and in nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Program for First Episode Psychosis (PPEP)<\/h3>\n<p>This service is for adolescents and young adults experiencing psychotic symptoms. If you have questions about your condition or that of a loved one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/partage\/SERVICES-PSY\/2024-002_PROGRAMME-PEP_sans-coupe.pdf\">consult this <\/a>PPEP brochure or contact the program team toll-free at 877-621-7377.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Would you like to contribute?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/le-reseau-declaireurs\/\">Become a Scout <\/a>for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helping individuals and the community;<\/li>\n<li>Promote ways to take care of oneself and others;<\/li>\n<li>To contribute to an approach that promotes health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-19403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ECLAIREURS_FB-SHARE-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ECLAIREURS_FB-SHARE-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ECLAIREURS_FB-SHARE-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ECLAIREURS_FB-SHARE-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ECLAIREURS_FB-SHARE-360x189.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ECLAIREURS_FB-SHARE.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Other links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/psychosocial-consultation\/\">Psychosocial consultations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/sexual-assault\/\">Sexual assault<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/domestic-family-violence\/\">Domestic and family violence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/suicide\/\">Suicide prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/info-sante-info-social-811\/\">Health Info \/ Social Info 811<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/elder-abuse\/\">Elder abuse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/partage\/DOCUMENTS-INFORMATIFS\/DECLARATION_VICTIMES_INFRACTIONS_CRIMINELLES.pdf\">Victims of criminal offences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-174_GUIDE-GESTION-STRESS.pdf\">Stress Management Guide | Controlling your stress is possible <\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Useful documents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/msss\/fichiers\/2024\/24-860-03W.pdf\">I was confronted with a potentially traumatic event.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/msss\/fichiers\/2024\/24-860-02W.pdf\">A disaster has occurred<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/partage\/SECURITE-CIVILE\/2021-067_EVENEMENT-IMPORTANT.pdf\">An important event has occurred<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you going through a difficult time? 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