Read a story, play a game, bake a cake or sing a rhyming song! There are many fun and creative ways that families can build literacy skills with their child! Held annually on January 27, Family Literacy Day helps raise awareness about the importance of…
Read a story, play a game, bake a cake or sing a rhyming song! There are many fun and creative ways that families can build literacy skills with their child! Held annually on January 27, Family Literacy Day helps raise awareness about the importance of…
Info-Santé 811, option #1 is a free and confidential telephone consultation service that puts you in contact with a nurse in case of a non-urgent health issue. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Anyone living in Québec can call Info-Santé…
To prepare your family to face an emergency such as a flood, tornado, wildfire, earthquake or power outage, you should consider having an emergency plan and an emergency kit that will include all essential items to survive the first 72 hours following a disaster. We’ve…
The Santé et service sociaux Québec offers two great visuals, the Decision Assistant for the Flu and the Decision Assistant for Gastroenteritis. These quick fact sheets provides information about the steps you can take and first response services you can count on when you need…
A recent interview with Danielle Lanyi, Executive Director at Connexions, and President of the Regional Access Committee for the Provision of health and Social Services in the English Language, as well as Sheilagh Murphy, Outaouais Representative on the Provincial Access Committee for the Provision of…
Press release Publication on November 20th, 2019 Gatineau November 20, 2019 – Connexions Resource Center is pleased to officially launch its new report, Who Are Our 0-5 Year Olds?, which draws a portrait of English-speaking children in the Outaouais and their families. This report provides…
The Internet is part of our everyday lives, and that’s a good thing! But with screens and online activities multiplying, our connectivity is rapidly growing, increasing the risk of our Internet use becoming problematic. In Quebec, 1.3% of 15 to 18-year-olds are addicted, but 18%…
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…
Under the Government of Québec’s Flu Vaccination Program, the flu vaccine is offered free of charge to people who are most at risk of developing serious complications from the flu. The program aims to reduce hospitalizations and mortality in people who are most at risk.…
Today is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes, however is not limited to, miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and the death of a newborn. Pregnancy and infant loss is not uncommon, occurring in one of every four pregnancies in Canada. …
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…
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…
The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec pays the cost of certain services provided by dentists and denturists. For everyone: In hospitals, every insured person is entitled to certain oral surgery services in the event of trauma or an illness. The services are provided free…
For Online Resources on Internet Safety for Kids LigneParents is a confidential service provided by professionals to parents of children aged 0-20 in Québec. Their 1-800-361-5085 toll-free number is available 24/7. LignesParents offers parents support as needed to solve problems, answer their questions, and deal…
The following video on “What exactly is cyberviolence? Demystifying cyberviolence” is brought to you by the Association Québécoise Plaidoyer-Victimes (AQPV), a non-profit organization that promotes and defends the rights and interests of victims of crime and their families. The organization is working on translating their website…
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