Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions to available health and socila service sresources within the Outaouais.
#You Asked – Youth
#YouAsked: “How Can I Help Motivate my Child so they’ll Stay in School?”
School perseverance can be a struggle for many children. They might lack the motivation or self-confidence they need to stay in school and earn a high school diploma or a qualification, or they might be having a difficult time fitting the demands of school with…
#YouAsked: “I Suspect my Child is Vaping. What are Some of the Signs I Should Watch for?”
Vaping products, also known as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks, and e-hookahs, can have many negative effects on youth and young adults. It can increase their exposure to harmful chemicals and can lead to nicotine addiction and physical dependence. And though the occurrence is…
#YouAsked: “I suspect my child is being bullied at school. What can I do?”
If your child approaches you about being bullied or if you suspect they are being bullied, you should act quickly and prevent it from happening again. Here are a few steps you can take: Listen to your child and assure them that they have a…
#You Asked: “I’m Feeling Overwhelmed at School and at Home, and I Really Need to Talk to Someone. Where Can I Find Help?”
Asking for help can be hard, but you don’t have to face things alone. Reach out! If you need emotional support, or are feeling low or sad: Talk to someone you trust, like a family member, friend or a guidance counsellor. Call the Tel-jeunes Helpline…
#YouAsked: “Where Can I Get a Naloxone Kit?”
Within the scope of its national opioid overdose prevention and response strategy, the Québec government has implemented a program for free access to naloxone. Also, as part of the program, the supplies necessary to administer naloxone are free. No prescription is needed. However, to obtain…
