Directory of Community and Social Services
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Directory of Community and Social Services VILLE-MARIE 2-1-1 www.211qc.ca Summary Child and Family 1 Child welfare 2 Daycare and respite 2 Family Support 3 Maternity support and adoption 3 Parenting Education 4 Recreational Activities 4 Community Action 5 Advisory and citizen action organizations 6 Charity Organizations 15 Community centres 16 Community development 19 Information and referral 21 Volunteering and volunteer centres 25 Education 28 Associations and federations 29 Difficulties and learning disabilities 29 Dropout 30 Homework assistance and tutoring 31 Language courses 31 Literacy 32 Vocational training, Cégeps and Universities 33 Employment and Income 36 Advocacy for workers and unemployed 37 Budget management and consumption 39 Business development 41 Employment support and training 43 Employment support for immigrants 44 Employment support for women 46 Employment support for youth 47 Government services 47 Tax clinics 49 Vocational rehabilitation and disability-related employment 52 Food 55 Christmas basket 56 Collective kitchens 56 Community gardens and markets 57 Food Assistance 58 Food aid for pregnant women and children 62 Low cost or free meals 63 Government services 69 Federal services 70 Municipal services 72 Provincial services 77 Public transportation 83 Health 84 Dental care 85 Hospitals, CLSC and community clinics 85 Support associations for the sick 88 Homelessness 90 Advocacy 91 Summary Day and evening centres 91 Employment 94 Health care 94 Mobile units and street work 95 Shelters 97 Supportive housing 98 Transitional housing 100 Immigration and cultural communities 104 Government services 105 Settlement services for newcomers 106 Indigenous Peoples 109 Community Support 110 Employment 110 Government Services 110 Intellectual Disability 113 Autism, PDD, ADHD 114 Recreation and camps 114 Therapy and rehabilitation centres 115 Justice and Advocacy 117 Advocacy groups 118 Consumer protection and complaints 122 Correctional services 123 Courthouses and tribunals 124 Information and legal assistance 125 Professional orders and associations 130 Support for offenders 138 Material Assistance and Housing 139 Emergency 140 Housing cooperatives and corporations 140 Housing search assistance 144 School supplies 145 Thrift stores 145 Used articles donation 148 Mental Health and addictions 149 Addiction prevention 150 Addiction treatment 151 Community support in mental health 153 Crisis centres and suicide prevention 154 Self-help groups for mental health issues 155 Physical Disability 156 Deaf and hearing impaired 157 Recreation and camps 157 Support Associations 159 The Blind 164 Therapy and rehabilitation centres 164 Psychosocial support 166 Caregivers 167 Crime and violence prevention 168 Helplines 169 Support for victims 169 Seniors 170 Caregivers 171 Summary Community and Recreation Centres 172 Day centres and respite 174 Home support 175 Housing for seniors 176 Intergenerational activities 180 Intervention with seniors subjected to abuse 180 Seniors' Advocacy and Assistance Associations 181 Volunteer Transportation 182 Sex and gender 184 LGBTQ associations 185 Sports and Recreation 186 Arts and culture 187 Community recreation centres 188 Libraries 188 Youth 190 Youth Centres and Support 191 Child and Family Child and Family CHILD WELFARE DAYCARE AND RESPITE FAMILY SUPPORT MATERNITY SUPPORT AND ADOPTION PARENTING EDUCATION RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 1 Child and Family Child welfare MCGILL UNIVERSITY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC 3506 University Street, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H3A 2A7 514 398-2686 Fax: 514 737-0497 Website: www.mcgill.ca/dvc Email: [email protected] Services: Domestic violence school based clinic. * Individual and group therapy by supervised McGill University students.* Research projects related to domestic violence. Eligibility: men and women experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence and their relatives Coverage area: province of Québec Hours: varies according to the time of the year Fees: free for women survivors Financing: provincial Legal status: parapublic organization SERVICE ADMINISTRATIF DE RAJUSTEMENT DES PENSIONS ALIMENTAIRES POUR ENFANTS Confidential Address 1 855 537-2772 Fax: 514 864-8979 Website: www.sarpaquebec.ca Email: [email protected] Services: Administrative body allowing parents residing in Québec to change their child support payment amount without going to court. * Created and managed by the Commission des services juridiques. Eligibility: parents living in Quebec who pay or receive child support for children under 18 years old and whose child support payment amounts have been determined in a judgment Coverage area: province of Québec Hours: phone service: Monday to Friday 9h00 to 17h00 Fees: parents eligible for legal aid: free or reduced fees, other parents: $278 for a request Financing: provincial Legal status: provincial government agency TEL-JEUNES Confidential Address 1 800 263-2266 Fax: 514 288-6312 Website: www.teljeunes.com Email: [email protected] Services: * Free and confidential listening and counseling service for kids and youth, by phone, chat, SMS or email.* Professional intervenors. Eligibility: youth between 5 and 20 years old Coverage area: Province of Québec Hours: 24 hours, 7 days, SMS service: everyday 8h00 to 23h00 Financing: fundraising campaign, sponsorship, grants, donations Legal status: non-profit organization Daycare and respite CPE FLEUR DE MACADAM 100 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East, Suite 2011, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H2X 1J8 514 845-1080 ext. 201 Email: [email protected] 2 Child and Family Services: * Daycare for children 0 to 2 years old. Eligibility: parents of children 0 to 2 years old Capacity: 2 places minimum Coverage area: Greater Montréal Hours: 4-hour blocks: 8h00 to 12h00 and 13h00 to 17h00 Fees: $3.75 per day, welfare recipients: free Financing: privincial, self-financing Legal status: non-profit organization Family Support CENTRE DE PÉDIATRIE SOCIALE DU CENTRE-SUD 2185 Larivière Street, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H2K 3S9 514 507-9907 Website: www.pediatriesociale-cs.org Email: [email protected] Services: Reception, clinical assessment and assistance for vulnerable children and families. * Stimulation workshops for parents with children 1 to 5 years old.* Social and recreational activities. Eligibility: children and families Coverage area: Centre-Sud Fees: none Financing: foundation, fundraising campaigns Legal status: non-profit organization MAISON BUISSONNIÈRE (LA) - CENTRE SUD 2200 Parthenais Street, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H2K 3T4 514 276-9779 Website: www.maisonbuissonniere.org Email: [email protected] Services: Support for young children and their family. * Children's social education through play and speech.* Listening and support to parents. * Preparation for CPE and kindergarten. Eligibility: families with children aged less than 4 years Coverage area: Greater Montréal Hours: Wednesday 9h30 to 12h30 Fees: voluntary contributions Financing: provincial, donations Legal status: non-profit organization Maternity support and adoption ASSOCIATION OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS OF QUEBEC Confidential Address Website: www.gynecoquebec.com Email: [email protected] Services: Professional association. * Promotes its members' interests.* Continuing education.* Gynecologists repertory: http://gynecoquebec.com/en/find-a-specialist.html Eligibility: gynecologists and obstetricians members Coverage area: province of Québec Hours: Monday to Friday 9h00 to 17h00 Financing: membership fees Legal status: non-profit organization 3 Child and Family CLSC DES FAUBOURGS - LARIVIÈRE 2187 Larivière Street, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H2X 1P5 514 527-2361 Website: www.ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca Services: Midwife services and pregnancy support. * Breastfeeding help stopover. Coverage area: Montréal: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Ville-Marie Hours: Monday to Friday 8h30 to 12h00 and 13h00 to 16h30 Financing: provincial Legal status: parapublic organization Parenting Education CLEF (LA) 1000 Fullum Street, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H2K 3L7 Website: laclef.tv Email: [email protected] Services: Online advice and resources for parents. * Assistance with literacy and numeracy.* Parenting skills.* Online discussion. Eligibility: parents of children 5 to 8 years old Coverage area: Province of Québec Financing: provincial, self-financing Legal status: non-profit organization LIGNE PARENTS Confidential Address 1 800 361-5085 Fax: 514 288-6312 Website: www.ligneparents.com Email: [email protected] Services: A free and confidential intervention service provided by professional counsellors to all parents of children aged 0 to 20 years old. Eligibility: parents of children from 0 to 20 years old Coverage area: Province of Québec Hours: 24 hours, 7 days Financing: fundraising campaign, sponsorship, grants, donations Legal status: non-profit organization Recreational Activities SOCIÉTÉ DU PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU 1 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC, H3C 1A9 514 872-6120 Website: www.parcjeandrapeau.com Email: [email protected] Services: Administration, operation, development, maintenance and animation of the Parc Jean-Drapeau, which includes Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame Islands. * Recreation-tourist activities.* Sport and outdoor facilities.* Activities for families, cultural and international events. Coverage area: province of Québec Hours: Monday to Friday 8h30 to 17h00 Fees: variable Financing: self-financing, municipal Legal status: parapublic