Register for a Family Doctor
There are three ways to register for a family doctor on Québec’s centralized online tool, the Guichet d’accès à un médecin de famille / Québec Family Doctor Finder.
Youth
#YouAsked: “What is Info-Santé and Info-Social? And How Can it Help Me or My Loved Ones?”
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…
City Life MAtv Interview Of Danielle Lanyi, Executive Director of Connexions Resource Centre
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…
Have a Sex Question But Too Shy To Ask? Try Sex’Info!
BRAS Outaouais has just launched Sex’info, a new text line to help answer any questions you may have about sex. Simply text your question to 819-303-3737 and you will receive an answer within 24 hours. No matter your age, gender or sexual orientation, this service…
Wrap-Up And Resources Shared during the Hull Adult Education Centre’s Health Forum
We had a wonderful time talking to students during the Annual Health Forum at the Hull Adult Education Centre (HAEC). Every year, Connexions works closely with the HAEC to bring community organizations that work with youth and Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) specialists to the…
Understanding Cyberviolence in Intimate Teen Relationships: Wrap-Up & Resources Shared
We would like to thank our parents for attending our information session on “Cyberviolence in Intimate Teen Relationships.” A huge thank you as well to our guest presenter Lise Poupart from the Association Québécoise Plaidoyer-Victimes, who has worked in the field of criminal victimization for…
Take PAUSE by Unplugging and Connecting with Family and Friends
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%…
#YouAsked: “I Suspect my Child is Vaping. What are Some of the Signs I Should Watch for?”
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…
#YouAsked: “I am at Risk for Complications from the Flu. Where can I Get the Free Flu Vaccine?”
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.…
#YouAsked: “I suspect my child is being bullied at school. What can I do?”
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…
#You Asked: “I’m Feeling Overwhelmed at School and at Home, and I Really Need to Talk to Someone. Where Can I Find Help?”
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…
Community & Online Resources on Cyberviolence & Cyberbullying
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…
Self-Esteem & Healthy Body Image: Wrap-Up & Resources Shared
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…
Resources for Parents Seeking to Help their Child Deal with Cyberviolence in the Context of a Dating Relationship
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…
#YouAsked: “I am feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Where can I find help?”
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.…
Let’s #GetLoud During Mental Health Week!
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…
