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Referral process for asylum seekers (for professionals)

Professionals in the health and social services network who wish to refer a person seeking asylum for a psychosocial follow-up at PRAIDA are invited to consult the attached checklist to better understand the referral criteria for PRAIDA follow-up services.

 Checklist for partners

If the service request meets the criteria, you can refer the person for psychosocial follow-up by completing the attached form and emailing it to  suivi.adultes.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca​​​​​​​.

 PRAIDA Referral Form  

Referral process of resettled refugees in Montreal

 The health and well-being assessment for resettled refugees in Montreal is conducted by appointment only. For more information, please refer to the attached brochure.

 To book an appointment, send an e-mail to bsr.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or call 514-484-7878 ext. 64534.

 Health and well-being assessment Leaflet

For answers to your questions or for support in your interventions

Professionals who have questions or need support in their interventions with a person seeking asylum can contact the voicemail box for professionals. A social worker from PRAIDA will return your call within 48-72 hours.

Voicemail box for professionals: 514-484-7878 ext. 64850

Training on the trajectory and service offer to people seeking asylum

PRAIDA offers a free 2-hour and 30-minute training session on the pathway for asylum seekers in Québec.
This training is accessible via Microsoft Teams and focuses on the following:

  • Understand what an asylum claim is
  • Identify the challenges faced by asylum seekers
  • Become familiar with the resources and measures implemented at PRAIDA
  • Strengthen intervention strategies

This training is an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge and better understand the support available to asylum seekers.
A certificate of participation is available upon request. 

  • April 29, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m:  Teams link
  • May 20, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m:  Teams link

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