Connexions Resource Centre - Main Office
Visits by appointment only
67, rue du Couvent, Gatineau, Qc, J9H 6A2
819-557-0615 •

Connexions Resource Centre - Satellite Offices
Visits by appointment only
Shawville: 530, rue Main, Shawville, Qc, J0X 2Y0
Wakefield: 721, chemin Riverside, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0
819-557-0615 •

Mental Health

List of Resources for Women Looking for Help | International Women’s Day

List of Resources for Women Looking for Help | International Women’s Day

We’ve put together a list of resources specific to women. These include non-crisis and crisis supports, shelters for women, support groups, resources for immigrant women, and more.

Hooked on School Days

Hooked on School Days

From February 13 to 17, 2023, Hooked on School Days pays tribute to all the people in young Quebecer’s lives who make a difference.

Support & Resources for Indigenous Peoples and their Allies

Support & Resources for Indigenous Peoples and their Allies

Support & Resources for Indigenous Peoples and their Allies Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of…

Health & Social Services

Health & Social Services

Find detailed information about the RAMQ, health care programs and tools, as well as available health care service such as walk-in clinics and more.

Supporting Mental Health in Black Communities

Supporting Mental Health in Black Communities

Find helpful resources and information on mental health in Black communities.

Dare To Talk About Suicide

Dare To Talk About Suicide

Dare to Talk About Suicide – Resources On average, three Quebecers take their own lives every day. That is three friends, parents, children, or spouses too many. We can’t accept the loss of all those members of our community. Suicide is never the answer. With…

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…

Wandering

Wandering

Find helpful information on wandering, which impacts persons living with dementia.

Resources for Men’s Health and Well-Being

Resources for Men’s Health and Well-Being

The following are a few resources such as support groups and activities available within the Outaouais that are geared specifically towards men.

Don’t Just Get Loud, #GetReal About How to Help!

Don’t Just Get Loud, #GetReal About How to Help!

May 2 to 8 is #MentalHealthWeek, and it’s all about empathy!  #Empathy is something that we can all learn. It’s about choosing not to judge.  Seeing the world as others do. Tuning in to each other and actively listening. Understanding someone’s feelings. Empathy has the…

Naloxone Kits Available for Free at Pharmacies or Public Health Units

Naloxone Kits Available for Free at Pharmacies or Public Health Units

  Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse an opioid overdose.  Within the scope of its national opioid overdose prevention and response strategy, the Québec government has implemented a program for free access to naloxone. An antidote to opioid overdose, naloxone is now available…

Digital Literacy & Outdoor Play

Digital Literacy & Outdoor Play

Here’s a great list of resources and online tools to help you manage your child’s screen time and online safety, as well as promote fun outdoor play! Limiting Screen Time Nobody’s Perfect: Tips for Limiting Screen Time, Play is the Way your Child Learns, Handling Stress Naître et…

Journée québécoise pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes

Journée québécoise pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes

Celebrated annually on November 19, the Journée québécoise pour la santé et le bien-être des hommes hosted by the Regroupement provincial en santé et bien-être des hommes or International Men’s Day, celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and the community,…

Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Parents Orphelins and Bereaved Families of Ontario offers a wide range of support services for families who have lost a child.

Stepping up National Mental Health Response with the Wellness Together Canada Portal

Stepping up National Mental Health Response with the Wellness Together Canada Portal

Free e-mental health and substance use support resources, tools, apps and virtual counselling services from trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals on the Wellness Together Canada portal.

#YouAsked: “How Can I Help Motivate my Child so they’ll Stay in School?”

#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…