Support Resources
All resources that provide emotional, material, or linguistic support, such as listening services, emergency housing, harm reduction supplies, and language learning programs.
Resources by Administrative region:
Province-Wide
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The CMHA is a mental health organization that advocates and provides mental health support and prevention services.
24/7 Hotline → 1-866-277-3553 (1-866-APELLE) or 418-683-4588
Highlights:
Mental health first aid training • Mental health workshops
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CARE is a bilingual non-profit organization supporting youth in care and alumni of care in Québec by providing a safe space, community, advocacy, and education.
Highlights:
Yearly tax clinics • Emergency gift cards • Financial aid • Free luggage • Community events, including a yearly holiday party
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The Centre de prévention du suicide de Québec is a non-profit community organization offering suicide prevention and intervention services for individuals at risk, their loved ones, and those grieving a suicide.
24/7 Suicide Hotline → 1-866-277-3553 (1-866-APELLE) or 418-683-4588
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24/7 Telephone crisis support • Referrals and specialized suicide-related resources • Training and education programs
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CAVAC is a province-wide network that offers front-line services to any crime victim or witness. Their services are available regardless of whether the offender has been identified, arrested, charged, or convicted.
Legal helpline: +1 866-532-2822Highlights:
Accompaniment during approaches with the police • Support throughout the judicial process • Post-traumatic and psychosocial Intervention • Mental health intervention • Legal Information • Service Referrals • Support filing a police complaint
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DHR offers support for anyone worried about their use of drugs, alcohol and/or medication, as well as, to their loved ones.
Highlights:
24/7 confidential telephone and chat • Multiple languages (English, French, Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) and Inuktitut)
Québec-wide phone line: 1 800 265-2626
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Interligne offers listening, intervention and awareness services for the LGBTQ+ community.
Supportive helpline (phone and text): 1 888 505-1010
Legal helpline: 1 888 970-2720
24/7 support helpline for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones • Legal helpline adapted to the realities of LGBTQ+ people
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The programme qualification des jeunes, offered through the gouvernement du Québec, is a program that supports young people during their transition into independent adult life.
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Offers support services for youth aged 16-25 who are receiving or have received youth protection services • Support reaching goals (living independently, going back to school, fulfilling a dream or finding a job) • Life planning • Day to day skills (social skills, personal finance, etc)
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The Sexual Violence Helpline offers victims of sexual violence a helpline. It is managed by the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC) which also offers clinical counselling and medico-social services.
Helpline: 1-888-933-9007
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Free • Confidential • 24/7 helpline • Anonymous listening • Referrals • Psychosocial support
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SOS violence conjugale is a non-profit organization offering support for domestic violence victims, their loved ones, and professionals. Accessible to deaf or hard-hearing individuals.
24/7 Helpline: +1 (800) 363-9010Highlights:
24/7 bilingual confidential support for domestic violence victims, their loved ones, and professionals • Conjugal violence legal aid
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Tel-jeunes is a free confidential and judgement-free youth counselling service for teens aged 12-17.
Text: 514-600-1002
Phone: +1 800-263-2266
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Free, confidential, and judgement-free youth counselling service • For teens aged 12-17 • Available 24/7 from across the province • Chat, text, or phone • Professional help and peer support
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The Youth in Mind Foundation aims to prevent psychological distress in young people aged 11 to 18 in Québec.
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Offers online tools and awareness workshops in schools to prevent psychological distress in youth
Canada-Wide
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Bullying Canada is a charity that offers intervention and support to bullied youth in Canada.
Phone: (877) 352-4497
Text: (877) 352-4497Highlights:
Volunteers are trained in counselling, suicide prevention, mediation and problem-solving • Support network continues to work with bullied youth and their community until their bullying is resolved • 365-day-a-year, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
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The Hope for Wellness Helpline is a free helpline available to all Indigenous people across Canada.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
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Offered in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English, and French • Experienced and culturally competent counsellors • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week • Phone and online chat available
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Kids Help Phone offers a counselling service for youth ages 5 to 20 in Canada. Services are free, anonymous and lead by professionals.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
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Free • English and French • For youth ages 5 to 20 in Canada • Phone, text, or online chat
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Trans Lifeline is a non-profit offering support services for trans or questioning peers in crisis in Canada and the United States. Details below apply to people in Québec.
Phone: +1-877-330-6366
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Emotional support helpline run by and for trans people • Available from 1 PM – 9 PM EST, Monday through Friday • Available in English and Spanish
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This list is compiled by the federal Government of Canada, it contains a large number of resources geared towards youth in Canada.
Highlights:
Information on managing your money • Community engagement opportunities • Cultural programs • Travel programs • Job opportunities • Job trainings
Resources by Administrative Region
Montréal
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The ACDPN is a network organization that aims to enhance and provide leadership on topics of access to health and social services for members of the English-speaking Black community of Montréal.
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McGill Partnership Initiative: mentorship, internships, career sessions, and student community health projects • Black history education program • Black Youth Mental Health Initiative (18-30) • Community Health Educational Program
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The Atwater Library and Computer Centre is a non‑profit independent library and digital learning centre in Westmount serving Montréal’s English‑speaking community with library collections, tech training, cultural events, and programs for all ages.
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Computer centre • Digital literacy program • Community events (poetry club, book club, arts and crafts events etc) • Cultural exhibitions
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Avenues Montreal is a non-profit organization that supports youth (aged 17 to 35) after high school by connecting them to community resources in education, employment, and health.
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Offers support in helping young adults with complex needs access support services • Hosts skills-based workshops • After-school activities (ex. cooking, fitness workshops, basketball)
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The BMHC includes organizations and individuals focused on promoting the mental health and well-being of the English-speaking Black community in Montréal.
Highlights:
Thrive together program (support for BIPOC Concordia students) • Trainings • Research • Retreats • Regular community gatherings • Inclusive accessible community hub • Support groups • Black drama therapy • Black youth creative art therapy
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Dans la rue is a Montréal-based organization that supports homeless and at-risk street youth.
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The Bunker Emergency shelter (ages 12–21) • Day centre with meals, hygiene & health care • The Van offers direct support to youth living on the street (food, clothing, etc) • Legal support
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Head and Hands is an organization dedicated to promoting the physical and mental well-being of youth aged 12-25 in a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free environment.
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Frontline services (food pantry, harm reduction, etc) • Youth counselling services • Legal consultations for youth (12-25) • Youth drop-in centre (Jeunesse 2000)
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Hear Québec is a non-profit charity supporting Montréal's English-speaking community affected by hearing loss.
Highlights:
Accessibility tools • Peer support programs • Advocacy• Information sessions.
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Jeunesse Lambda is a youth-led organization created by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14–30 to support, advocate, and educate on various topics of the community.
Highlights:
Offers gender affirming gear (chest binders, packers, etc) free of charge or at a reduced cost • Provides active listening emotional support • Provides harm reduction and safer sex materials • Regular community events • Workshops • Provides support navigating the healthcare system as a trans person
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The LGBT+ Family Coalition is an LGBT+ organization that advocates for the social and legal recognition of families from sexual diversity and gender plurality.
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Workshops and tools on various topics (inclusivity in school, inclusivity in healthcare, etc) • Guides for topics related to LGBT+ families (adoption, surrogacy, gender diverse families, etc)
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The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal is a non-profit autonomous community development agency that provides culturally appropriate services and support for the urban Indigenous community in Montréal.
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Kaie:ri:nikawera:ke Day Centre for Indigenous people who are street-involved, unhoused, or precariously housed • Support for Indigenous people who are unhoused or at-risk of losing their housing (Ka'wáhse Street Patrol) • Cultural events • Indigenous Health Clinic
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O3 is a Montréal-based non-profit that provides housing, life skills, and psychosocial support to young parents (aged 16–30) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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Offers housing and support to low income young parents • Provides support programs (budgeting, parenting, mental health etc.)
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Project 10 is a Montréal-based 2SLGBTQIA+ youth organization that supports people aged 15–25.
Highlights:
Provides gender affirming gear • Assistance with name and gender marker changes • Gender transition-related subsidies • Peer support services • Harm reduction and safer sex supplies • Weekly teen drop-in group • Young adult drop-in group • Gender diverse drop-in group • Youth summer camp • Community events
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RÉZO is a non-profit community organization that supports gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM), both cis and trans. It offers a variety of services ranging Offers services in Spanish.
Highlights:
Support for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM), both cis and trans • Support program for sex workers • STI and HIV testing • Safer sex supplies
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Sun Youth is a registered charity that provides a wide range of emergency assistance and community services to individuals and families.
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Offers food, clothing, school supplies, and other assistance • Youth services: scholarships, art club, sports programs
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The PSC is a student-run service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU).
Highlights:
Free • One-on-one peer support • Confidential and non-judgmental • Resource referral
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The Refugee Centre is a Canadian non-profit based in Montréal that provides a sustainable structure of integration for refugees and immigrants in Canada.
Highlights:
Transitional Housing program • Language classes and talking circles • Job search support • CV feedback • Legal clinic • Assistance navigating healthcare
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The Trans Patient Union is an advocacy and mutual aid collective by and for trans and nonbinary patients.
Highlights:
Consults with trans people who want to share their experiences navigating the healthcare system • Trans resource directory
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The Union for Gender Empowerment is a referral service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) that also welcomes the wider Montréal community. It provides resources, education, and advocacy.
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Offers gender affirming gear and menstrual supplies on a pay-what-you-can basis • Offers a queer library • Offers microgrants for social justice initiatives • Workshops on trans allyship
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Vent Over Tea is a Montréal based volunteer-run non profit offering free active listening services to anyone, both online and in person.
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In-person and online listening services ("vent sessions") • Active-listening workshops • Volunteer-based peer support
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West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre is a non-profit organization that provides programs personalized to LGBTQ2+ youth, adults, and seniors in the West Island. It promotes self-exploration, inclusion, and community safety while working to reduce prejudice and bullying.
Highlights:
Trans support group • 1 on 1 support meetings • Youth drop in program • LGBTQIA+ drop in program
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Y Mind is a free 7-week mental wellness program for youth aged 13–30 experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or stress, offered through the YMCA
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Group program based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness
(Not therapy, but a community program focused on developing coping skills)
Estrie
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211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Quebec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC) -
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CALACS is a feminist community organisation for women and girls (12+), who are victims of sexual violence.
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Support for sexual violence • Individual and group counselling • Support line • Offers accompaniment to clinics for victims of recent (less than five days ago) sexual assault
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Literacy in Action is a non-profit organization in the Eastern Townships that provides skill-building opportunities for English-speaking adults and their families.
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One-on-one literacy learning (16+) programs • Community programs and projects • Volunteer opportunities
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The Townshippers' Association is a non-profit, non-partisan community organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the interests of the English-speaking minority community in the Eastern Townships region of Québec.
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Place aux jeunes eastern townships program: youth migration program offering job search, housing support, and exploratory weekends for English-speaking youth aged 18-35 • Calendar of community events
Centre-du-Québec
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APPAMM is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the loved ones of people with mental illness and raising awareness.
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Support groups • Counselling services • Educational resources
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CASE is a non-profit organization serving the English-speaking community of the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions by promoting health, well-being, and community vitality through accessible programs and services.
Highlights:
Offers support connecting English speakers with the resources they need • Maintains a community events calendar • Online English-language directory • Assistance accessing resources in English
Chaudière-Appalaches
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211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Quebec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC)
Laval
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ACEF Laval is a community organization that offers services to help individuals and families balance their budgets, debts, consumption, and housing.
Highlights:
Personal budget consultations • Tenant rights and responsibilities • Services in English and French
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AGAPE is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting the underprivileged English-speaking and multicultural people of Laval.
Highlights:
Emergency housing • Free baked goods • Youth literacy and anti-drop out programs • Social service consultations with a fully bilingual social worker
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CAFGRAF offers a wide variety of free mental health services for youth aged 8 to 35.
Highlights:
Social and professional rehabilitation • Support groups • Individual interventions • Family intervention • Social activities
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MAJL is a non-profit alternative justice organization dedicated to reducing the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency both on an individual and social level by acting on all aspects related to it.
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Youth juvenile services: group meeting for young offenders aged 15-17 • Preventative activities and services • Youth workshops and events
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Trouve ta ressource is a Laval-wide resource directory that helps residents find a wide range of services, including English-language options.
Highlights:
Support services • Academic services • Community services • Legal services • Health services
Lanaudière
We don't currently have any Support resources in the region of Lanaudière to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Montérégie
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MWCN is a community organization dedicated to supporting the Montégérie West English-speaking community through various services, programs and initiatives. They host activities in Châteauguay, Pincourt, Huntingdon, Hemmingford, and Beauharnois.
Highlights:
French conversation groups • Employment services • Community workshops and events • Games nights • Art nights • Mindfulness program • Pet therapy • Creative expression wellness group • Young parents support group
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Our Harbour is a caring supported long-term housing program on Montreal's South Shore for people of diverse backgrounds living with mental illness. It offers life-management support, referrals, and individual assistance with integrating into society.
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Long term housing program for those living with mental illness • Weekly community events • Support developing life skills
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Street Pact is a community organization that works with youth and young adults who are encountering difficulties.
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Interventions for youth on the run or thinking of running away • Cré-Actions program (young girls aged 14-24) • Temporary shelter assistance (18+)
Mauricie
We don't currently have any Support resources in the region of Mauricie to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Outaouais
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RAWQ is a not-for-profit association supporting the minority English-speaking community (ESC) in the Outaouais through advocacy, community-building initiatives, and programs.
Highlights:
Language Rendez-vous Linguistique: English/French practise • Community events and workshops
Capitale-Nationale
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211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Québec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
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The CMHA is a national mental health organization with a division in Québec city that advocates and provides mental health support and prevention services.
Highlights:
Free community kiosks • Living life to the full workshop: 8-week course that provides essential tools to dealing with life challenges • Mental health support services
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The Fraser Recovery Program is a non-profit substance abuse recovery organization for Québec City youth and their parents.
Highlights:
Weekly group meetings • Individual counselling • The Camp: a get-away camp for youth
24/7 Hotline (418-527-5858)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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Mino Obigiwasin ia an Anishinabe-run non-profit organization established to provide child and family services for the 4 Anishinabe communities of Kitcisakik, Lac Simon, Pikogan (Abitibiwinni) and Long Point (Winneway).
Highlights:
Range of services (legal, mental health, indigenous-led support) •
Youth protection programs (foster care, social intervention, post-majority support services, etc.)
Laurentides
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4Korners is a community organization that is dedicated to supporting the English-speaking community of the Laurentians. It delivers a wide range of programs and services in English to youth, adults, seniors, families, and caregivers.
Highlights:
French-learning events • Community events • After school programs for different ages • Creative club for neurodivergent youth • Youth film club • Youth art club • Mental health and wellness programs
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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CASA is a non-profit community organization that serves the English-speaking population of the Gaspé Coast by advocating for their interests and developing programs that address the community’s needs.
Highlights:
Assistance in accessing health and social services • Youth literacy program and parenting support (Bright Beginnings - Early Childhood) • Youth employment services (RIESS program)
Bas-Saint-Laurent
We don't currently have any Support resources in the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Nord-du-Québec
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The official community website of the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, presenting its history, cultural identity, governance, and community services.
Highlights:
Community Housing • Wasanipi Youth Centre • Cultural, Economic, and social development initiatives • Community events
Côte-Nord
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211 is an information and referral service available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, across 8 regions of Quebec. By dialing 211 or visiting the online directory, individuals have access to social and community resources available in their region.
Features: Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska (MRC)
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
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ECO-02 is a non-profit organization that offers information, referrals, and resources to the English-speaking community of Sacguenay-Lac-St-Jean.
Highlights:
Prep for CÉGEP program (ex. budgeting, cooking, etc) • Book clubs • Trivia nights • Workshops • Accompaniment to health appointments • Assistance in accessing health services