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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.

Celebrating Bilingualism in Our Community

Celebrating Bilingualism in Our Community

New study sheds light on the realities of the English-speaking community in Québec and bilingualism in Canada.

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.

Mental Health Resources in Black Communities

Mental Health Resources in Black Communities

Creating spaces where black communities can speak openly can help normalize reaching out for help.

Can You Come & Play?  The Itsy Bitsy Tots Playgroup

Can You Come & Play? The Itsy Bitsy Tots Playgroup

A FREE drop-in space for parents and their children aged 0-5, the Itsy Bitsy Tots Playgroup allows tots to explore, discover and play while having creative fun with music, stories, movement and even cooking. Our Playgroup program provides a social-support network for English-speaking parents of…

Kids’ Dental Health | Info Hub

Good oral health is essential to total health and well-being at any age! You can help your child reduce the risks of dental decay by helping them with their oral hygiene care.

Information on COVID-19 Vaccination in Québec

Additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine/booster for eligible groups: To book your appointment : Quebec.ca/vaccinCOVID (Make sure to select “COVID-19 Vaccine – 3rd dose”) If you are unable to make an appointment online or if you are experiencing difficulties, call 1-877-644-4545. All people ages 18+ can…

Health Care

Health Care

Health & Social Services within the Outaouais Find detailed information about Québec’s Health Care Plan (RAMQ); Info-Santé, Info-Social, the GAP; how to register for a family doctor, the role of the pharmacist, and more! Need help finding available services within your community? Our Connexions team…

Resources for New, Current and Graduating High School Students

Resources for New, Current and Graduating High School Students

The following are some useful resources for Grade 6 students heading to high school, students who are in high school and those who are graduating: ReadyForHighSchool.ca is a website for grade 6 and secondary 1 students and their parents that lets them explore the new…

#WeAnswerTheCall – National Nursing Week

#WeAnswerTheCall – National Nursing Week

This week, May 10 to 16, marks National Nursing Week, brings light to the courage of nurses during the pandemic and the important role they’re playing in helping us fight COVID-19. Thank you to nurses for your tireless caring during this pandemic. This year, the…

Know Your Tick?  Submit a Photo to eTick.ca for Identification by a Professional!

Know Your Tick? Submit a Photo to eTick.ca for Identification by a Professional!

The citizen science project eTick.ca (hosted by Bishop’s University) is a public platform for image-based identification and population monitoring of ticks in Canada that invites the public to participate by submitting tick photos, whether on animals or humans, for identification by a professional. All tick…

Palliative Care

Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, whether physical, psychological, social or spiritual. The quality of life of caregivers improves as well. Maison Mathieu-Froment-Savoie 170 Rue Sherbrooke Gatineau, QC J8Y…

The 211 Service | Connect to Community and Social Services and Programs

The 211 Service | Connect to Community and Social Services and Programs

The 211 service is a free, confidential information and referral helpline that helps connect you to socio-community services and programs in our area. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: Just dial 211 for immediate assistance (City of Gatineau only). 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭: Quick online support at 211qc.ca (City…

We’ve Moved to a New Location!

We’ve Moved to a New Location!

That’s right! We are thrilled to share the news that our new office is now open! New address: 67, rue du Couvent, Gatineau, J9H 6A2 (Aylmer sector) New phone number: 819-557-0615 Due to COVID-19, we will be accepting drop-ins by appointment only at our new…

Awesome Careers!

Awesome Careers!

Working for a non-profit is more than just a job, it’s about having impact!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions to available health and socila service sresources within the Outaouais.