Support for caregivers
Many resources are available to support caregivers. Whether it’s a listening service or a support group, these resources offer essential help to lighten daily life and break the isolation.
- The Centre de soutien Entr’Aidants offers various support groups, training courses and individual support for caregivers and ex-caregivers.
- Aphasie Rive-Sud offers a variety of activities for people with aphasia and their caregivers, including workshops, training courses and conferences.
- Amélys offers short- and long-term respite for caregivers to give them a well-deserved break.
- Maison Tournesols offers the Respite Program, which provides support and a moment of respite for caregivers while their team of caregivers takes care of people with neurocognitive disorders.
Support for the elderly
The well-being of seniors depends on support tailored to their needs. Numerous resources exist to help them live independently, break their isolation and improve their quality of life. From homecare services to day centers and social activities, these initiatives help to ensure the comfort and dignity of the elderly, while strengthening their ties with the community.
- Maison Tournesols offers the Journée Entr’Aînés program in a day-care center format, for seniors who want to take part in a variety of activities to stay active, create bonds of belonging and anchor themselves in their community.
- La Popote Roulante de Brossard distributes meals twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to frail seniors as part of homecare services.
- Arthrite Rive-Sud offers activities and services for people with arthritis: support and self-management groups, leisure, fitness and social activities.
- La Mosaïque offers a range of support services for seniors, including accompaniment to medical appointments and to the CLSC, as well as group outings to encourage socialization.
Family support
Being a parent comes with its share of challenges, but there are resources available to support families. Whether it’s workshops, self-help groups, parenting support or specialized services for children, these initiatives help families to thrive and overcome everyday difficulties.
- The Maison de la famille de Brossard offers a number of activities for parents and children, such as café-causeries, workshops and support groups for parents of children with difficulties.
Support for people affected by domestic violence
- Entraide pour hommes offers support groups and awareness-raising workshops for men in abusive situations, in a marital and family context.
- Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain offers housing, crisis intervention and follow-up services to women victims of domestic violence and their children.
Wellness and mental health
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical well-being. Resources such as listening services, specialized consultations and stress management workshops are available to accompany everyone on their journey and offer support tailored to individual needs.
- Carrefour Le Moutier offers workshops on mental health topics such as anxiety, resilience and self-esteem.
Social and food aid
To cope with financial difficulties or food insecurity, resources are available to provide essential support. Food banks, solidarity meals and financial aid help ease the daily burden and ensure access to basic needs for all.
- The Centre de bénévolat de la Rive-Sud offers a wide range of volunteer services, such as accompaniment and transportation, tax assistance, meals-on-wheels, friendship visits and more.
- Cuisines de l’amitié offers a collective cooking activity where a group of people prepare meals in the large kitchen of the Centre communautaire Nathalie-Croteau.
- La Mosaïque offers low-income assistance services such as tax assistance, disaster relief and food aid.
- The Maison de la famille de Brossard offers a tax assistance service in partnership with Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency.
Legal aid
Navigating administrative and legal procedures can be complex, but there are services available to support people through these processes. From legal advice to referral to the right resources, this support facilitates access to rights and essential services.
- Informelle offers a variety of resources to support people in their family law legal processes: café-rencontres, information sessions and workshops.