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Highlighting your Rights

Highlighting your Rights

Users’ rights week gives an opportunity to promote the rights of users and recognize the important work carried out by user and in-patient committees.

Support our Non-Profit & Stay in the Loop!

Support our Non-Profit & Stay in the Loop!

Perks of Membership?  Stay on top of what’s new in your community and find out about upcoming community events via our newsletter and special event notices.

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.

Increase in “Grandparent Scam” Cases in the Outaouais | SPVG News Release

Increase in “Grandparent Scam” Cases in the Outaouais | SPVG News Release

Gatineau, May 26, 2022. – The Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) would like to warn the public about a scheme that appears to be spreading within its territory, known as “grandparent scam”. Quick facts Between May 11 and 25, 2022, the…

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…

Dare to Talk About Suicide

Dare to Talk About Suicide

With the theme “Prevention is Better than Death”, the 33rd edition of Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that suicide is not inevitable.

New Program for 4- and 5-Year-Old Kinders: Learning through Play, Names & Sounds of the Alphabet and Targeted Prevention Activities

New Program for 4- and 5-Year-Old Kinders: Learning through Play, Names & Sounds of the Alphabet and Targeted Prevention Activities

Children entering kindergarten this year will follow a new Preschool Program adopted by the Québec government.  Daily activities will continue to revolve around play, but there is now a new focus on learning the names and sounds of the alphabet, as well as the implementation of…

What Are You Up to this Weekend? | Visit to the New Donalda-Charron Library in the Plateau (Aylmer sector of Gatineau)

What Are You Up to this Weekend? | Visit to the New Donalda-Charron Library in the Plateau (Aylmer sector of Gatineau)

Nat and her family visited the new Donalda-Charron library located on the rue de Bruxelles in the Plateau area (Aylmer/Hull sector of Gatineau) in the Outaouais. “It was such a joy to visit!” said Natalie Filiou, Connexions Communications Coordinator. “The library was bright, airy and…

Downloadable Resources from Naître et Grandir

Downloadable Resources from Naître et Grandir

These cute and useful resources include information about toddlers, communication as a parent, sleep hygiene, healthy eating, helping your child respect the rules and emotional development. Feel free to download and print:  

Getting Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations | Caregivers’ Circle Workshop Recap 

Getting Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations | Caregivers’ Circle Workshop Recap 

We welcomed special guest, Erica Ouimet, Developmental Service Worker and professional caregiver to our February 10th virtual Caregivers’ Circle. Erica discussed the common challenges that caregivers face while providing personal care such as toileting and bathing. “It’s important to talk about the awkwardness, to discuss…

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.

#YouAsked: “I’ve Been Having a Really Difficult Time Coping with my Anxiety During this COVID-19 Pandemic. What Can I Do to Help Alleviate the Extra Stress?”

#YouAsked: “I’ve Been Having a Really Difficult Time Coping with my Anxiety During this COVID-19 Pandemic. What Can I Do to Help Alleviate the Extra Stress?”

Remember, it’s ok to not be ok. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worry can be tough to contain, especially if your usual coping skills are being affected by this virus. And taking care of your mental health is just as important now even when 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…

Youth and Opioids: What Do I Need to Know as a Parent?

Youth and Opioids: What Do I Need to Know as a Parent?

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…

What vision care is covered by the Québec Health Insurance Plan?

What vision care is covered by the Québec Health Insurance Plan?

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…

#YouAsked: “How would I find a walk-in clinic in my area?”

#YouAsked: “How would I find a walk-in clinic in my area?”

When you need to see a doctor on the same day or the next, medical consultation services are available. If You Do Not Have a Family Doctor, or if Your Family Doctor is Not Available Some Medical Clinics or GMFs provide medical consultations on the…