Children & Families

Family Resource Series for Families with Children & Youth

Family Resource Series for Families with Children & Youth

Family Resource Series Throughout the year, Connexions offers webinars on a wide range of topics for families with children and youth, and the professionals who work with them. To find out about upcoming webinars, please visit our Calendar of Events. Past special guests have included…

Nobody’s Perfect Parent Program

Nobody’s Perfect Parent Program

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Workshops Connexions now offers the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program for English-speaking families within the Outaouais. Meet with other parents and talk about real-life parenting experiences.  Learn and develop the best parenting strategies to support your child and about available community services and…

Word Play Parent-Child Workshops – A Family-Centred Approach to Early Identification

Word Play Parent-Child Workshops – A Family-Centred Approach to Early Identification

Word Play Parent-Child Workshops Connexions’ series of 6 Word Play Parent-Child Workshops (or Dyads) are facilitated by Speech Language Therapists (SLPs) who offer hands-on support for families whose child (0-5) may have a speech or communication delay or disability. Connexions’ Community Speech-Language Pathology Continuum (CSLPC)…

Supporting Families with Play & Talk Kits at CISSS de l’Outaouais

Supporting Families with Play & Talk Kits at CISSS de l’Outaouais

Discover how our Let’s Play & Talk Kits are helping families foster early childhood development through fun and engaging activities!

Discover Our New Minibiblio at the Connexions Aylmer Office!

Discover Our New Minibiblio at the Connexions Aylmer Office!

Explore our new minibiblio, where families can borrow a rotating selection of children’s books to ignite a love of reading.

Discover the CISSS de l’Outaouais’ Nutrition Services for Children 0-5

Discover the CISSS de l’Outaouais’ Nutrition Services for Children 0-5

Learn more about the comprehensive nutrition services offered in the Outaouais to families with young children.

Classroom Strategies & Transition Support for ASD Students

Classroom Strategies & Transition Support for ASD Students

Discover effective classroom strategies for ASD students and learn about school transitions.

Support our Non-Profit & Stay in the Loop!

Support our Non-Profit & Stay in the Loop!

Perks of Membership?  Stay on top of what’s new in your community!

Borrow A Let’s Play & Talk Kit!

Borrow A Let’s Play & Talk Kit!

Parent of a 3-5 year old child? Borrow a fun Let’s Play & Talk Kit!

Crisis & Non-Crisis Lines

If you are experiencing an emergency, please go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital or call 911. If you are in crisis or have suicidal thoughts, please call: Suicide prevention line at 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553). Canada Suicide Prevention Service 24-Hour Crisis Line: Available 24/7, call & text…

Let’s Play & Talk Kits!

Let’s Play & Talk Kits!

Borrow a Let’s Play & Talk Kit for your Family! Parent of a 3-5 year old child? Borrow a fun Let’s Play & Talk Kit that you and your child can enjoy together! Each Kit includes: Children’s books, board games and print activities; Speech &…

Community Resources for Women

Community Resources for Women

Find useful health and social service resources including support groups, shelters, crisis & non-crisis supports, and more!

Daycare Services

Daycare Services

Quebec has established its own unique approach to daycare for children 0-4, with subsidized and recognized Child Care Centres (CPEs) and Subsidized Family Home Daycares where spaces are offered at reduced contribution for infants through school-age children.

Financial Supports for Children, Youth and Adults with Special Needs

Financial Supports for Children, Youth and Adults with Special Needs

Find various financial supports available from different levels of government and non-profit organizations.

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

You’ll find crisis and non-crisis helplines, as well as resources on how to respond to stressful events. Learn more about mental illness, its risk factors, symptoms, treatment, as well as how to take care of your mental health, with self-care tips, tools and more.

Youth

Youth

services & support for Youth Free activities and workshops, mental health and wellbeing check-ins, an information and referral service for youth needing help accessing health and social services within the Outaouais, and more.  Mental Health Resources for Youth Find information on crisis and non-crisis, suicide…