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…
Did you know that… 87% of teenagers think their parents are credible sources of information about illegal drugs (Health Canada study)? As a parent, you can make a big difference as you are your child’s best defense against drug use. Here are some things to…
The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) pays the cost of certain services provided by optometrists. ▶ Services covered for all: In the event of a sudden eye problem such as conjunctivitis or inflammation of the eyelid, or where there is a foreign…
Mosquitoes are not the only insects that can make your life difficult! Beware of tick bites that can transmit Lyme disease, a disease that can lead to complications if it is not detected in time. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks,…
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…
Worried about your child’s online safety? As you know, many kids are confident that they know how to be safe online. However, there are a few reasons kids are often more at risk. They may not always think about the consequences of their actions, which…
Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud. When it comes to fraud prevention, knowledge is power. With the tools provided by the Competition Bureau Canada, you can join the fight against fraud. Included tools: Anti-fraud…
This year, Connexions awarded $25,000 through the Health and Social Services Community Bursary Program to support three students in the completion of their studies in the field of health and social services. Congratulations to Sifuni Kajiru (McGill School of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing – Integrated…
We would like to thank our two special guests, Erica Tomkinson and Kelly Connolly, Drug Awareness Resource Team (DART) from the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) for joining us to share important information about drug use and youth in their Straight Talk About Cannabis Webinar.…
The following are a few resources such as support groups and activities available within the Outaouais that are geared specifically towards men. You can also find the following resources for specific target groups: Resources for Youth/Young Adult; Resources for Caregivers; Resources for Seniors Support Groups…
We hope you enjoy our Fall 2020 Family Issue of our Connexions Newsletter! You can either download the PDF (to the right) or click on any of these news items: We Want to Know: “Can You Come & Play?” Tips & Tricks for Virtual Playgroup…
To get the most up-to-date information from reliable sources about COVID-19, we are sharing information that is taken directly from Health Canada (COVID-19: Be Prepared) and Government of Québec website (COVID-19). In order to be prepared, stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness from…
Quebec has seen the largest increase in English-French bilingualism, from 28% in 2006 to 33% in 2016, in comparison to Canada as a whole (2006 at 16% and 2016 at 19%). As well, 94% of children and youth in Quebec were more likely to retain…
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…
Some of the steps taken to increase the graduation rate have included: Since 2009, more than 2,000 local organizations and partners (municipalities, child care, health and social services facilities, schools, community organizations, etc.) have deployed projects targeting the development of 0-5 year olds to properly…
Eating disorders can involve rigid diets, bingeing on food in secret, throwing up after meals or obsessively counting calories. It’s not easy to watch someone you care about damage their health—especially when the solution appears, at least on the outside, to be simple. But eating…
