Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud

What Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud does

Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud (SMQRS) is a Quebec-registered non-profit community organization (OBNL) founded in 1987 and headquartered in Longueuil, operating in the Montérégie (Rive-Sud de Montréal) region. The organization's mission is the promotion of mental well-being and prevention of mental health disorders, delivered through educational workshops, support groups, individual accompaniment, annual awareness campaigns, and youth school programs. It operates as a member-group of the Mouvement Santé mentale Québec network and applies a recurring annual campaign framework built around the "7 Astuces pour se recharger" methodology, with themes rotating yearly from 2018 through 2026.

SMQRS's core product surface includes the "Je chemine vers l'équilibre" online program (self-paced theoretical content with optional individual or group follow-up), a 2025-2026 workshop series covering stress/anxiety management, Nonviolent Communication, The Work methodology, and inner-wisdom development, plus practice groups, individual accompaniment, paid specialized workshops (e.g., "Apprivoiser les deuils de la vie" at $50 per participant), video capsules on YouTube, and a blog. There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery relies on human facilitation, off-the-shelf tools (Zeffy for ticketing/donations, Mailchimp for newsletters), and the organization's own content library.

The business model is hybrid non-profit: annual memberships ($10 individual, $50 organizational) grant access to most programming, supplemented by charitable donations (official receipts issued for gifts of $20+), nominal fees for select specialized workshops, and likely government or institutional grants. Target segments include Youth (primary), the general adult population (primary), Families, Seniors, Caregivers, and Workplaces. Distribution is regional via in-person activities and online programming, with limited but expanding reach into schools and employer mental health initiatives.

Name

Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud

Legal name

Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud

Website

https://smqrivesud.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud is a non-profit community organization in Longueuil, Quebec, offering mental health promotion and prevention services — workshops, support groups, individual accompaniment, youth school programs, and annual awareness campaigns — to youth, families, seniors, caregivers, and workplaces in the Rive-Sud region.

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Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Mental health promotion
• Community mental health services
• Mental health education workshops
• Suicide prevention programs
• Workplace mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to workshops and activities. Individual memberships at $10/year and organizational memberships at $50/year generate recurring revenue while building a community of members.
2. Donations: Charitable donations accepted with official receipts issued for donations of $20 and above. Donations are strategically invested in free programming, individual accompaniment services, organizational growth, team compensation, and youth school projects.
3. Workshop and Activity Fees: Most workshops and activities are free for members. Some specialized workshops like 'Apprivoiser les deuils de la vie' charge $50 per person for four sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud is a community-based non-profit organization that delivers mental health promotion, education, and prevention services to residents of the Rive-Sud de Montréal region. Its core offering centers on the "Je chemine vers l'équilibre" structured program, complemented by workshops, practice groups, individual accompaniment, awareness campaigns built on the "7 astuces pour se recharger" framework, and specialized programming for youth, seniors, caregivers, families, and workplaces.

Product overview

Santé Mentale Québec Rive-Sud is a non-profit mental health organization offering a comprehensive range of services centered on mental health promotion and prevention. The organization operates primarily through its core program 'Je chemine vers l'équilibre' (a structured online self-paced program with optional individual/group follow-up), supplemented by diverse workshops (Ateliers), practice groups (Groupes de pratique), and individual accompaniment services. The portfolio includes seasonal initiatives like the annual mental health campaign (Campagne annuelle), National Mental Health Week activities, suicide prevention programming, and the workplace-focused 'Fête des voisins au travail'. The organization provides educational resources through video capsules (Capsules vidéos), a blog (Blogue), and various therapeutic approaches including CNV, Biodanza, Yoga, and The Work methodology. Services target diverse populations including youth, families, seniors, and caregivers through both in-person and online delivery formats.

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Brands

• Je chemine vers l'équilibre: A mental health program offering workshops, conferences, support groups, and individual accompaniment based on 7 wellness tips: Discover, Choose, Act, Feel, Accept, Recharge, and Create bonds.

Products and services

• Je chemine vers l'équilibre (I am moving toward balance) An online mental health program combining theoretical content followed at one's own pace with optional individual or group follow-up, designed to provide tools and support for maintaining or restoring psychological balance and inner well-being, built around seven wellness tips: Discover, Choose, Act, Feel, Accept, Recharge, and Create bonds.
• Ateliers 2025-2026 (Workshops) Series of workshops offered to members including movement-based wellness activities, stress and anxiety management, Nonviolent Communication introduction, The Work methodology, and developing inner wisdom.
• Groupes de pratique (Practice groups) Practice groups providing ongoing support and skill development in mental health approaches, available through the organization's programming.
• Accompagnements individuels (Individual accompaniment) Individual accompaniment services offered to members, providing personalized support for mental health and well-being journey.
• Apprivoiser les deuils de la vie (Coping with life's losses) workshop series Workshop series on coping with life's losses and grief, facilitated by Colette Lupien, meeting monthly from January to April 2026 via online platform.
• Projet jeunesse SMQRS (Youth project) Youth project implemented in school settings to promote mental health awareness and provide resources tailored to young people.
• Fête des voisins au travail (Workplace Neighbors Celebration) Workplace neighbors celebration initiative promoting social support, belonging, and mental well-being in work environments, held annually in November.
• Semaine de prévention du suicide (Suicide Prevention Week) Annual suicide prevention week activities including conferences, discussions, and awareness events held at 150 rue Grant, Longueuil.
• Semaine nationale de la santé mentale 2026 (National Mental Health Week 2026) National Mental Health Week activities including workshops and conferences such as 'Éliminer les pensées stressantes' and 'Bouger pour se sentir mieux' offered to the community.
• Campagne annuelle (Annual Campaign) Annual campaign promoting mental health awareness through the "7 astuces pour se recharger" (7 tips for recharging) framework, with themes rotating annually including S'accepter, Créer des liens, Choisir, Ressentir, Découvrir, and Agir.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Mouvement Santé mentale QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanté mentale Québec Rive-Sud is a member-group of the Mouvement Santé mentale Québec network. Collaborates on annual campaigns featuring the '7 Astuces pour se recharger' framework, sharing resources, tools, and promotional materials across the network. The partnership enables standardized mental health promotion throughout Quebec.
• Place des Arts - Programme Art adaptésecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on adapted art program bringing art initiation and its benefits to all participants. The program is made possible with support from Fondation de la Place des Arts and Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Maison Jean Lapointe: Quebec nonprofit specializing in addiction prevention and recovery, particularly for youth and families. Comparable as a Quebec mental health nonprofit using community workshops, school outreach, and donor-funded programming with a similar geographic base.
• Phobies-Zéro: Quebec nonprofit dedicated to anxiety disorder prevention, supporting people with OCD, phobias, and anxiety. Comparable as a Quebec-based mental health nonprofit offering community education, support, and prevention programming similar to SMQRS's workshop model.
• Tel-Aide Montréal: Quebec-based nonprofit offering telephone listening and emotional support services with volunteer-based delivery. Comparable as a community mental health nonprofit in the same province that relies on volunteer networks and donations, though focused on crisis listening rather than prevention workshops.

Direct peers

• Revivre: Quebec-based nonprofit supporting people with anxiety, depression, and related disorders through support groups, workshops, and peer support. Comparable in mission, target population, and Quebec-based nonprofit community-delivery model.
• AMI-Québec (Action Autisme et Intégrité Mentale): Quebec nonprofit supporting families affected by mental illness through education, support groups, and community programs. Listed as a referral partner of SMQRS, operates a parallel community mental health education and family-support model in the same province.
• Fondation Jeunes en Tête: Quebec foundation funding school-based youth mental health prevention and awareness programs. Highly comparable because SMQRS runs a parallel 'Projet jeunesse' that delivers mental health content into school settings.
• ACSM (Association Canadienne pour la Santé Mentale) - Division du Québec: Quebec branch of CMHA providing community mental health services including workshops, support groups, and prevention programs. Listed as a referral partner by SMQRS, operates a directly comparable community mental health delivery model in the same region.
• Mouvement Santé mentale Québec: Parent network of SMQRS and other regional mental health member-groups across Quebec. Most directly comparable as it operates the same standardized '7 Astuces' framework and shares resources, campaigns, and membership structures with regional chapters like SMQRS.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): National nonprofit promoting mental health and recovery through education, advocacy, and community programs. Directly comparable in mission (mental health promotion and prevention) and funding model (donations, memberships, grants), but operates at a national rather than regional scale.
• Douglas Mental Health University Institute Foundation: Foundation supporting mental health research, prevention, and community programs in Quebec. Comparable as a mental health nonprofit in Quebec that funds community-based prevention programming; broader in scope (research and clinical) than SMQRS but operates in the same provincial funding ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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