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…
Elder abuse is real and it happens to many seniors. It includes psychological or physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial or property abuse, negligence and violation of human rights. And elder abuse is not always perpetrated by strangers. Over 90% of all reported abuse of seniors…
On Wednesday, June 12, we welcomed participants to our information session on Elder Abuse: Financial Fraud & Scams. The event began with a quick excerpt from the short documentary “A House Divided,” which portrays the emotional complexity of family relationships that can lead to abuse…
We would like to thank our parents who attended our workshop on “Self-Esteem and Healthy Body Image.” A huge thank you as well to our guest presenter, Mylène Dault, PhD Kinesiologist, at les Ateliers Silhouette, for such an informative and engaging presentation. Thank you! It…
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…
Let’s celebrate Quebec Family Week (May 13–19) by taking a moment to reflect on the importance of families, especially our own, where we can all enjoy a more balanced, happier lifestyle and where special needs for families are respected. This year’s Theme is : “Let’s…
If you are experiencing isolation, moral distress associated with anxiety, relationship issues, difficulties with your children, family conflicts, worried about a friend or family member, are in mourning or have questions about other worrisome situations or behaviours, please call 811 and choose Option 2, Info-Social.…
May 6 to 12 is Mental Health Week in Québec under the theme: #GetLoud About What Mental Health Really Is. We can all benefit from celebrating, promoting and recognizing the role that good mental health plays in living a full and meaningful life. So let’s #GetLoud…
We had a lovely time with parents and youth at last week’s community supper and evening event, “Navigating Mental Health, Together.” A thank you to all who attended! The event began with the kids going through some of our resources and creating their very own…
We would like to thank our parents and WQSB staff and teachers who attended our Parent Workshop on November 28: “Helping Children Cope with Anxiety.” As well, a huge thanks to our guest facilitator, Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker at the Child, Adolescent…
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, a student’s career choice can seem endless, making the task a daunting and sometimes confusing one. This is especially true in grade 9 and up, where students are required to plan their academic course work and choose their pre-requisite classes:…
We had a wonderful time talking to students on Wednesday, November 14 during the Annual Health Forum at the Hull Adult Education Centre (HAEC). The purpose of the Forum is to inform students about how to access health and social services in the Outaouais and…
We would like to thank the participants who attended our two-part Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training! Hilary Jocelyn, an experienced MHFA trainer for the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s MHFA program, lead the group through a two-day training to better understand and support youth…
A thank you to our parents, teachers & staff and community members for attending our Mental Health Workshop on Monday, May 7th. We’d like to extend a special thank you to our facilitators, Daniel Laflèche from Tel-Aide Outaouais and Marilyn Lapierre from L’Envol S.R.T., who…
We would like to thank all the participants who attended our two-part Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training on March 24th and April 7th in Shawville. We’d like to extend a special note of gratitude to Mavis Brownlee of St. Paul’s Anglican Church and MNA…
We would like to thank our parents and WQSB staff and teachers who attended last night’s Information Session on Helping Children Cope with Big Emotions. We would also like to give a huge thanks to our guest facilitator, Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker…
