COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Family Life Centre does not offer counselling or listening services.
How to Find Help
If you have encountered a rough patch in life, we encourage you to seek help through your company's employee assistance plan, by calling Info Social at 811 or your local CLSC or one of the many excellent professional counsellors serving the West Island. You do not have to face this alone.
In the case of a mental health crisis, call 911 or the West Island Crisis Centre at 514 684-6160.
The Family Life Centre does not offer counselling or listening services.
How to Find Help
If you have encountered a rough patch in life, we encourage you to seek help through your company's employee assistance plan, by calling Info Social at 811 or your local CLSC or one of the many excellent professional counsellors serving the West Island. You do not have to face this alone.
In the case of a mental health crisis, call 911 or the West Island Crisis Centre at 514 684-6160.
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West Island Crisis Centre
514 684-6160 A non-profit, community-based organization that provides free and specialized crisis intervention services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Info-santé / Info social at 811
Info-SocialThe professionals of Info-Social 811 offer advice and may answer questions related to psychosocial matters. When necessary, they may also direct you to a community resource or to a resource in the health and social services network. Here are examples of situations in which you can call Info-Social 811:
Friends for Mental Health
offers a wide variety of counselling services and support groups, including for family members of people dealing with mental health challenges. For info, click here. |
Free Counselling is available from your local CLSC. There may be a waiting list.
CLSC Pierrefonds (514) 626-2572
CLSC Lac-Saint-Louis (514) 697-4110
CLSC Dorval-Lachine (514) 639-0650
CLSC Pierrefonds (514) 626-2572
CLSC Lac-Saint-Louis (514) 697-4110
CLSC Dorval-Lachine (514) 639-0650
Legal Aid or Mediation Services
Click here.
Click here.
West Island Women's Shelter
Click here.
The West Island Women’s Shelter offers a free, confidential and safe haven to women and their children
who are victims of conjugal violence.
Click here.
The West Island Women’s Shelter offers a free, confidential and safe haven to women and their children
who are victims of conjugal violence.
AMCAL Family Services 514-694-3161
Outreach Family Counselling: Preserving Healthy Families… for families with kids 7-17
Emerging Adults Program: Strengthening Families… for families with young people 18-30 living at home
For more info, click here.
Outreach Family Counselling: Preserving Healthy Families… for families with kids 7-17
Emerging Adults Program: Strengthening Families… for families with young people 18-30 living at home
For more info, click here.
Les Petits frères / Little Brothers West Island
For people aged 75+ who are alone, with no family or significant social network. Little Brothers welcomes and provides support by creating a caring, committed extended family around them dedicated to alleviating their isolation and staying by their side throughout their remaining years.
For more info, click here.
Volunteer West Island offers programmes and services, particularly to seniors. 514 457-5445
Examples: Meals on Wheels, Handyperson assistance, friendly caller service, income tax assistance, etc.
Click here.
Read their flyer here.
Some services require referral from your local CLSC.
Examples: Meals on Wheels, Handyperson assistance, friendly caller service, income tax assistance, etc.
Click here.
Read their flyer here.
Some services require referral from your local CLSC.
Other helpful services:
ABOVAS 514 694-3838 Volunteers offer transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments. Patients using wheelchairs must be able to transfer themselves in and out of the vehicle/chair.
Non-emergency fire department number: 514 872-3775 will send a team when possible if someone has fallen. If, however, you feel the person may be injured, call 911.
Respite care: many long term care facilities offer short term respite care at reduced rates. Baluchon Alzheimers at 514 762-2667 may be able to assist for caregiver respite arrangements.
ORA Loss & Living is a West Island organization offering a variety of workshops and support groups. For Fall 2022, click here.
West Island Support and Resources for Caregivers of the Elderly is an informal support group on Facebook where volunteers share experiences and tips they have learned while carying for loved ones and navigating the support systems offered by CLSCs, hospitals, etc.
L'appui.org is a caregiver resource website. See https://www.lappui.org/enwww.lappui.org/en
NOVA West Island often rents walkers, wheelchairs, etc. 514 695-8335. They operate day centres, particularly for people with dementia, and low-cost bnded caregiver services.
Lianas Services offers free, no obligation senior transition support to find long term care residences. 514 622-8074 www.lianasservices.com
West Island Community Resource Centre offers a variety of services such as a free tax clinic, and offers referrals to community organizations. crcinfo.ca
Seniors Action Quebec offers links to online resources and information and a wide variety of speakers and presentations. www.seniorsactionquebec.ca
Hiring a caregiver: Care4giver.com is an online platform linking individuals and families with fairly priced available professionals. Dropincompanions.com is another excellent resource, carefully matching seniors with paid carers, to reduce loneliness and boost autonomy. They even offer travel companions and pet sitters. As with any service, we recommend that you trust your judgement and check references.
ABOVAS 514 694-3838 Volunteers offer transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments. Patients using wheelchairs must be able to transfer themselves in and out of the vehicle/chair.
Non-emergency fire department number: 514 872-3775 will send a team when possible if someone has fallen. If, however, you feel the person may be injured, call 911.
Respite care: many long term care facilities offer short term respite care at reduced rates. Baluchon Alzheimers at 514 762-2667 may be able to assist for caregiver respite arrangements.
ORA Loss & Living is a West Island organization offering a variety of workshops and support groups. For Fall 2022, click here.
West Island Support and Resources for Caregivers of the Elderly is an informal support group on Facebook where volunteers share experiences and tips they have learned while carying for loved ones and navigating the support systems offered by CLSCs, hospitals, etc.
L'appui.org is a caregiver resource website. See https://www.lappui.org/enwww.lappui.org/en
NOVA West Island often rents walkers, wheelchairs, etc. 514 695-8335. They operate day centres, particularly for people with dementia, and low-cost bnded caregiver services.
Lianas Services offers free, no obligation senior transition support to find long term care residences. 514 622-8074 www.lianasservices.com
West Island Community Resource Centre offers a variety of services such as a free tax clinic, and offers referrals to community organizations. crcinfo.ca
Seniors Action Quebec offers links to online resources and information and a wide variety of speakers and presentations. www.seniorsactionquebec.ca
Hiring a caregiver: Care4giver.com is an online platform linking individuals and families with fairly priced available professionals. Dropincompanions.com is another excellent resource, carefully matching seniors with paid carers, to reduce loneliness and boost autonomy. They even offer travel companions and pet sitters. As with any service, we recommend that you trust your judgement and check references.
For information about Quebec government's services and programmes for seniors, click here.