West Island Youth Resource Guide 2013 Edition

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2 The West Island Community Resource Centre would like to thank the following community partners for giving their input into the creation of this guide: AJOI Amcal Batshaw Youth and Family Services Big Brothers and Big Sisters West Island Family Resource Centre City of Pointe-Claire Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro CSSS de l Ouest-de-l Île West Island YMCA WIAIH We would also like to thank all of our funding partners for supporting the West Island CRC. West Island Youth Resource Guide 2013 Edition Published by: the West Island Community Resource Centre (CRC) CENTRE DE RESsOURCES COMMUNAUTAIREs DE L'OUEST-DE-L'ILE West Island Community Resource Centre A special thank you to: Centraide of Greater Montreal West Island Community Shares City of Pointe-Claire The West Island Youth Resource Guide is a source of information for youth, parents, and professionals who are seeking support services and programs for young people in the West Island community. 114 Donegani Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 2V [email protected]

3 Table of Contents Information and Referral Services...page 5 Helplines...page 6 Addictions...page 8 -Rehabilitation Centers Mental Health...page 12 Legal Information...page 15 -Legal Clinics -General Information Physical and Sexual Assault...page 19 We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. ~Franklin Delano Roosevelt Emergency Shelter...page 22 Crisis Intervention...page 24 Family Services...page 25 -Community Organizations -Provincial Services -Services for Aboriginials LGTBQ Youth...page 29 Health Services...page 31 -CLSC Youth Clinics -Hospitals Sexual Health...page 33 -CLSC Youth Clinics -Other Resources Pregnancy...page 36 Employment Services...page 38 -Volunteer Work

4 Educational Resources...page 41 -School Boards -Community Organizations -Scholarships for Youth Assistance for Youth with Special Needs...page 46 -Recreation -Employment -Transportation Material Assistance...page 50 -Food Resources -Clothing and Furniture Recreation...page 53 -Municipalities In Case of Emergency Fire-Ambulance-Police Information and Referral Services West Island Community Resource Centre Phone: Website: Services: Information and referral to a variety of services in the West Island based on individual needs. Also offers a free legal clinic and specialized publications. Information and Referral Center of Greater Montreal Phone: [email protected] Website: Services: Information and referral to a variety of services across Montreal. Montréal Families Phone: [email protected] Website: Services: Information and resources for families. Health Related Info Info-sante

5 Helplines Depressed Anonymous Phone: Services: Helpline for people suffering from depression. DID YOU KNOW ~Bullying is when a youth or group of young people repeatedly harass one or several other young people physically or psychologically. It usually occurs without adults noticing. Anyone can be a victim. Talk to your parents, teachers or friends. Bullying is a crime. 12 Bureau de Consultation Jeunesse Phone: [email protected] Website: Services: Helpline and intervention program for marginalized youth in difficulty who want to become more independent in their lives. Face to Face Listening and Referral Centre Phone: Website: Services: Offer listening and information on a variety of issues. Éducation Coup-de- fil Phone: Services: Professional telephone consultation service for family members, including minors and their friends. Tel-Jeunes Phone: [email protected] Website: Services: Free, confidential counselling by phone, online or text for youth. Kids Help Phone Phone: Website: Services: Offer phone or web counselling to youth 20 years and under. Help with topics such as Bullying, Family, and Sexual Orientation etc. 1 Ordre des psychologues du Québec: Bullying 1 Tel-Jeunes Website ( 6 7

6 Addictions DID YOU KNOW ~ Binge drinking refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time. The consumption of five or more drinks in a row by men or four or more drinks in a row by women at least once in the previous 2 weeks. You may know from experience that excessive drinking can lead to difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, mood changes, and other problems that affect your day-to-day life. It can also lead to alcohol poisoning, impaired judgement, issues with your physical and mental health and could lead to alcohol abuse. If you feel like you need help- talk to an adult you trust, such as your parents, your doctor, school counselor, clergy member, aunt, or uncle. Drug: Help and Referral Phone: Website: Services: Bilingual helpline offering information and referrals on substance abuse issues. Alcoholics Anonymous Phone: Website: Services: Helpline, referral and support groups for alcoholics. Alanon/Alateen Phone: Website: Services: Offers support groups for the friends/families and children of alcoholics. Alcochoix + Phone: , ext 6360 Services: Assistance program that promotes moderate alcohol consumption for people over 18 years old. DID YOU KNOW When gambling habits lead to disruption in any major part of your life or when you can t seem to control your urge to gamble, then it has become a problem. Financially, problem gambling can lead to a loss of income, potential loss of assets, lowered standard of living, or even a loss of employment. Personally, problem gambling can cause conflict with loved ones, and can lead to alienation from family and friends. 4 Gambler s Anonymous Phone: Website: Services: Hotline and information for people dealing with compulsive gambling. 3 Kids Health Website (kidshealth.org)

7 Gambling: Help and Referral Phone: Services: Information, referral and help-line available 24hours a day, 7 days a week. International Centre for Youth Gambling problems and High Risk Behaviours Phone: Website: Services: Centre offering publications and resources related to youth gambling addiction. Cocaine Anonymous Phone: Website: Services: Self-help group for people looking to break their cocaine habit. Narcotics Anonymous Phone: Website: Services: Offers a helpline, referral service and support group for people suffering from drug addiction. Rehabilitation Centers Centre Le Portage: Beaconsfield Phone: Website: Services: Residential and non-residential treatment for drug addiction, alcohol, gambling and mentally ill chemical abusers. The residential rehabilitation program is available for adolescents with substance dependencies. Pavillon Foster Phone: Website: Services: Addiction rehabilitation services for English speaking youth (12-17 years). Centre Dollard-Cormier Phone: (Youth Program) or (For Emergencies) Website: Services: Rehabilitation services for French speaking people suffering from substance abuse issues

8 Mental Health DID YOU KNOW ~Many physical symptoms (headaches/stomach pains, racing heartbeat ) can be associated with anxiety in adolescents. Feeling of fear and dread can become so intense that they keep you from going to school, from being in a group and from many activities that would not be a problem otherwise. If you are feeling anxious talk to someone you trust like your school guidance counsellor, your parents or doctor. There is help! Family Life Centre Phone: Website: Services: To support individuals and families through referral services, short-term counselling and life skills education. No fee for services. Agence Ometz Phone: Website: Services: Ometz is a non-profit, community-based human services agency that supports and strengthens individuals and families by offering services for mental health. CLSC Psycho-Social Intake Phone: (Dorval-Lachine) (Lac St-Louis) (Pierrefonds) CLSC Services: Teams can help in case of problems related to mental health, addiction, violence, abuse, poverty, social exclusion, and emotional or psychological distress. Staff assesses your situation and needs and provides you with follow-up or refers you to the right service. West Island Crisis Centre Phone: Website: Services: Help and support for people (18+) in distress. ANEB Québec Phone: Website: Services: Prevention, information and support including a helpline and support groups for people suffering from eating disorders. Services are also offered to friends and family of these people. Depressed Anonymous Phone: Services: Helpline for people suffering from depression. Action on Mental Illness Phone: Website: Services: Helps families manage the effects of a loved one s mental illness through support, education, guidance and advocacy

9 Friends for Mental Health Phone: Website: Services: Helps families and friends with the support, information and education they need to help them cope with a loved one s mental illness. Revivre/ Reliving Phone: Website: Services: Information and helpline for those suffering from anxiety, depression or bi-polar. Legal Information DID YOU KNOW Assault: Article 266 of the Criminal Code *An intentional attempt to use force or the actual use of force against another person without their consent through physical aggression (pushing, hitting, spitting) use of a weapon or threat. Using Explosives: Article 81 of the criminal code. The intentional use of explosives likely to cause serious injury or death to persons or likely to cause serious damage to property. Conspiracy: Article 465.(1) of the criminal code The act of conspiring with anyone to commit a criminal offence. Definition: Article 298 of the criminal code A defamatory libel is matter published, without lawful justification or excuse, that is likely to injure the reputation of any person by exposing him to hatred, contempt or ridicule, or that is designed to insult the person of or concerning whom it is published

10 Extortion: Article 346 of the criminal code The act of obtaining something by threats, accusations or violence, inducing or attempting to induce someone to do anything or cause anything to be done, without reasonable justification or excuse. False Messages: Article 372 of the criminal code Everyone who, with intent to injure or alarm any person, conveys or causes or procures to be conveyed by letter, telegram, telephone, cable, radio or otherwise information that he knows is false is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two year. Legal Clinics West Island Community Resource Centre Phone: Website: Services: Offers a free and confidential legal clinic. Please call for schedule or to make an appointment. West Island Black Community Association Phone: Website: Services: Offer a free legal clinic every Thursday. Please call for appointment. Possession of Counterfeit Money: Article 450 of the criminal code The act of buying, receiving, offering to buy or receive, or have in your custody or possession, counterfeit money. Robbery: Article 343 of the criminal code The act of stealing through the use of intimidation, violence (armed robbery) or threats. Uttering Threats: Article of the criminal code A word or gesture made directly or indirectly, by which a person declares an intention to hurt someone. The threat can be to kill or harm a person, or to destroy or burn personal property. Head and Hands Phone: Website: Services: Offer free legal consultation for youth (12-25). Call or drop in for more information. McGill University Legal Information Clinic Phone: Website: Services: Law students offer free legal information. Please call to make an appointment

11 General Legal Information Crime Victims Assistance Centre (CAVAC) Phone: Website: Services: Offer front-line services that are free of charge and confidential including: Post-trauma and psychosocial intervention,information on crime victim rights and remedies,technical assistance, accompaniment,referrals to specialized services. Legal Aid (Youth Division) Phone: Website: Services: Legal information and referral for youth. Educaloi Website: Services: Offers concrete legal information through its website. Also, offer a section for youth rights. DID YOU KNOW ~ It is illegal in Quebec to use your cellphone while driving - do you really want to take the risk. Using your Cellphone while driving is very dangerous. When you are driving and become distracted, this could lead to an accident. Texting and driving is becoming more deadly than drunk driving is because teens are likely to do it more often. 5 Physical and Sexual Assault Resources DID YOU KNOW ~ Physical abuse can be any kind of hitting, shaking, burning, pinching, biting, choking, throwing, beating, and other actions that cause physical injury, leave marks, or cause pain. People who are abused might mistakenly think that it s their fault for not doing what their parents tell them, breaking rules, or not living up to someone s expectations. Teens who are abused (or have been in the past) often have trouble sleeping, eating, and concentrating. People who are being abused often feel afraid, numb, or lonely. Getting help and support is an important first step toward feeling better. If you or anyone you know is being abused, talk to someone you or your friend can trust. 6 West Island Women s Shelter Phone: Website: Services: Emergency shelter for women and their children. Counselors are available for teens in abusive relationships. SOS Violence Conjugale Phone: Website: Services: 24/7 helpline, information and referral for victims of domestic violence. 5 CAA- Teen Driving Website ( 6 Kids Health Website (kidshealth.org) 18 19

12 Montreal Children s Hospital Phone: (Clinique) or (Emergency) Website: Services: Centre offers services for victims of physical and sexual assault. Aggression Sexuelles Resources (Government of Québec) Phone: Website: Services: Offers information and resources for sexual victims and their families. St-Justine Hospital Phone: (Youth) or (Children) or (Emergency) Website: Services: Centre offers services for victims of physical or sexual assault. Calacs de l Ouest-de-l Île Phone: Website: Services: Offers help to victims of sexual assault. Montreal Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Phone: (emergency) Services: Offers psychological support, medical examinations and legal information for victims of sexual assault. Trêve pour Elles Phone: Website: Services: French service providing assistance and prevention education against sexual assault crimes

13 Emergency Shelter DID YOU KNOW ~ Couch surfing can be defined as situations where runaway or homeless youth are living in unstable and/ or temporary living arrangements such as the couches or spare bedrooms of friends. Youth become homeless for a variety of reasons ranging from aging out of foster care, abuse or neglect at home, parents moving away, or conflicts with their parents. Sometimes, living with others teens are often forced to engage in activities that are not safe or healthy as a way to survive living out of the home. There are shelters and resources to help you out of these situations. For more information, refer to the emergency shelter section. 7 En Marge Phone: Website: Services: Emergency shelter for youth aged years. Refuge des Jeunes Phone: Website: Services: Emergency shelter for men aged years old. Ressources Jeunesse de St-Laurent Phone: Website: Services: Emergency shelter for youth years old and supervised apartments for youth years old. The Bunker-Le Bon Dieu dans la rue (Youth Services) Phone: Website: Services: Emergency shelter for youth. West Island Women s Shelter Phone: Website: westislandwomensshelter.org Services: Emergency shelter and resources for women and their children. Héberjeune de Parc Extension Phone: Services: Emergency shelter for youth aged years old. 7 Webster House Youth Services Website (

14 Crisis Intervention Family Services West Island Crisis Centre Phone: Website: Services: Help and support for people (18+) in distress. Parents Anonymous Phone: Services: Helpline and support for parents of youth. Action Jeunesse de l Ouest-de-l Île (AJOI) Phone: Website: Services: Street workers offer on-the-spot intervention services for teens in trouble. The workers encourage teenagers/ young adults to discover and develop alternatives to the streets and provide them with the opportunity to speak about their needs. To get accompanied or referred to a shelter that fits your need, you can also call the street worker assigned to your Borough listed on our site. Community Organizations Amcal Family Services Phone: Website: Services: Counselling services for families, residential program for teens in difficulty and drop-in program for young parents. Agence Ometz Phone: Website: Services: Ometz is a non-profit, community-based human services agency that supports and strengthens individuals and families by offering assistance in crisis situations. Action Jeunesse de l Ouest-de-l Île (AJOI) Phone: Website: Services: Street workers offer on-the-spot intervention services for teens in trouble. The workers encourage teenagers/ young adults to discover and develop alternatives to the streets and provide them with the opportunity to speak about their needs. Éducation Coup-de- fil Phone: Services: Professional telephone consultation service for family members, including minors and their friends

15 Family Resource Centre Phone: Website: Services: Support Youth (aged 5-25) with behavioral, social and academic issues. Our services include: Group and Individual Social Skills Program, Study Skills Program, Girls 2 Ladies Empowerment Group, Family Counselling, Parental Support Groups and Women Support Group. Family Life Centre Phone: Website: www. familylifecentre.ca Services: To support individuals and families through referral services, short-term counselling and life skills education. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of West Island Phone: Website: Services: Service providing mentors for children and teens living in single parent families. Project Communautaires de Pierrefonds (PCP) Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of programs for immigrant and low income families including: young mother s program, after school homework help and community lunch. Centre Cloverdale Multi-Ressources Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities, resources and support for the entire family including: summer camp, parental support groups and daycare services. West Island Black Community Association Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities, resources and support for the entire family including: youth center, legal clinic and counseling services. West Island YMCA Phone: Website: Services: Offer activities and programs for children, teens including: youth center, teen night, basketball league, leaders in training program, and fitness classes. Agence Ometz Phone: Website: Services: Ometz is a non-profit, community-based human services agency that supports and strengthens individuals and families by offering employment, immigration, school and social services

16 Carrefour des 6-12 ans de Pierrefonds-Est Phone: Website: Services: Homework assistance, family tutoring, recreation supervision, extracurricular activities, home intervention for families, summer and winter camps, summer activities. Provincial Services Batshaw Youth and Family Centers Phone: / Website: Services: Child protection, young offenders and adoption services for English-speaking and/or Jewish French or English speaking individuals. Centre Jeunesse de Montréal Phone: Website: Services: Provincial family services for French-speaking individuals. Services for Aboriginals Native Friendship Centre of Montreal Phone: Website: Services: Info and referral centre for aboriginal people. LGBTQ Youth Helplines Gai-écoute Phone: Website: Services: Helpline offering listening and information related to sexual orientation. Project 10 Phone: Website: Services: Anonymous and confidential helpline for gay and lesbian youth. Montréal Gayline Phone: Website: Services: Offer anonymous and confidential listening and information related to sexual orientation. LGBTQ Youth Centre Address: 202 Woodside Road, Beaconsfield H9W 2P1 Phone: Website: Services: Offer a drop-in youth centre for gay and lesbian youth, as well as information and support

17 Centre de solidarité Lesbienne (CSL) Phone: Services: Intervention services including issues with conjugal violence, promotion of health and well-being. Health Services CLSC Youth Clinics CLSC Dorval-Lachine Address: 1900 Notre-Dame, Lachine Phone: CLSC Lac-St-Louis Address: 180 Cartier, Pointe-Claire Phone: x1313 CLSC Pierrefonds Address: Boul. Gouin West Phone: x4367 CLSC Services: Health services for youth (12-24) including: checkups, medical follow-ups, pregnancy tests, contraception day-after pill information about and screening of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Teenage Health Unit Hotline Phone: Website: Services: 24hr hotline for teens (13-19) offered by J.G.H. dealing with questions about health

18 Street Kids Clinic Address: 1250 Sanguinet St, Montreal, QC Phone: , ext 3682 Services: On-site: doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists, social workers, and access to showers. Hospitals Lakeshore General Hospital Address: 160, Stillview Avenue, Pointe-Claire Phone: Sexual Health DID YOU KNOW The best time to come up with a plan for your sexual health is well before the time comes. Making decisions under pressure is a recipe for disaster. Will you say no? Will you have adequate protection on hand? Will you discuss it with your partner first? Learn the pros and cons of having sex and then learn how to protect yourself from STDs and pregnancy now, so you can respect yourself and your partner. 8 Montreal Children s Hospital Address: 2300, Avenue Tupper, Montréal Phone: Ste-Justine Hospital Address: 3175 Chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal Phone: CLSC Youth Clinics CLSC Dorval-Lachine Address: 1900 Notre-Dame, Lachine Phone: CLSC Lac-St-Louis Address: 180 Cartier, Pointe-Claire Phone: x

19 CLSC Pierrefonds Address: Boul. Gouin West Phone: x4367 CLSC Services: Health services for youth (12-24) including: checkups, medical follow-ups, pregnancy tests, contraception day-after pill information about and screening of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). OTHER RESOURCES L Anonyme: The Van Phone: Website: Services: Help for drug users and HIV prevention. Consult their website or call for the van s neighborhood schedule. Street Kids Clinic Address: 1250 Sanguinet St, Montreal, QC Phone: , ext 3682 Services: On-site: doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists, social workers, and access to showers. Contraception Info-line Phone: Info-Sida Phone: Aids Community Care Montréal Phone: Website: Services: Services for people with HIV and Aids. Cactus Montréal Phone: Website: Services: Offers help for drug users and HIV prevention

20 Pregnancy CSSS West Island- Birthing Centre Address: 180 Cartier Ave. Pointe-Claire Phone: Services: Prenatal group meetings, complete monitoring from your midwife, complementary exams. Birth Right Phone: Website: Services: Assistance and support services for pregnant teens and adults. Montréal Children s Hospital Adolescent Clinic Phone: Website: Services: Health services for teens and gynecology. Teenage Health Unit Hotline Phone: Website: Services: 24hr hotline for teens (13-19) offered by J.G.H. dealing with questions about health. Grossesse-Secours Phone: Website: Services: Offers support and information for pregnant women. Maison Elizabeth House Phone: Website: Services: Support services, school and group home for pregnant women and young mothers. Kids Help Phone Phone: Website: Services: Listening and support for pregnant teens

21 Employment Services DID YOU KNOW There are several tricks to preparing a good cv : Proofread. Never rely on spell check. Keep it concise. Try to keep your résumé as short as possible ideally one page, two pages maximum. Be honest. Many people who lie on their applications end up losing their jobs when their employers find out the truth. Be professional. Remember, this is a business document, so don t include unnecessary embellishments like flashy paper or a picture of yourself. 9 Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de l Ouest-de-L Île (West Island) Phone: Website: Services: Drop-in job search assistance, job database and career counseling for people age years. Agence Ometz Phone: Website: Services: Ometz is a non-profit, community-based human services agency that supports and strengthens individuals and families by offering employment, immigration, school and social services. Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S) Phone: Website: Services: Offers assistance with job search, career counseling, entrepreneurship for people aged years. Centre d intégration multi-services de l Ouest-de -l Île (C.I.M.O.I) Phone: or Website: Services: Offers help with job search, French lessons and integration activities for new Canadian residents. Service Canada Phone: Website: Services: Links to help Canadian youth in finding a summer job as well as other employment opportunities. Volunteer Work DID YOU KNOW ~ Volunteering may be one of the most valuable experiences of your life. It s a double win: your community or cause benefits from your work and you benefit from your experiences. You learn new skills by trying new jobs. Hospitals, Charities, Clubs, Overseas development organizations, Music and arts festivals, Sporting leagues and events all need volunteers. Look into it today! Government of Canada-Services for Youth Website (

22 Volunteer West Island: Youth in Action Phone: Website: Services: Offers volunteer placement for youth aged in the West Island. West Island YMCA: Community Initiatives Phone: x 5202 Website: Services: Opportunities to volunteer in activities such as homework support, teen night, coaching and more. West Island Citizen Advocacy: Youth Project Phone: Website: Services: Matches youth aged to work with intellectually handicapped youth also aged A police check and 3 references are required. Educational Resources Place Cartier Phone: Website: Services: English School offering general and specialized courses leading to a high school diploma. Centre Jeanne Sauvé Phone: Website: www3.csmb.qc.ca Services: French School offering general and specialized courses leading to a high school diploma. School Boards Lester B. Pearson School Board Address: 1925 Brookdale Ave, Dorval, QC Phone: Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys Address: 1100 Boul. De la Côte-Vertu, St-Laurent, QC Phone:

23 Community Organizations De-Zone Youth Drop-in Centre (West Island YMCA) Phone: x 5208 Website: Services: Offer a homework help program and support program to help youth figure out what to do after high school. Pierrefonds Community Project (PCP) Phone: Website: Services: Offers an afterschool program that helps children ages 6-12 with homework and language. Family Resource Centre Phone: Website: Services: Support Youth (aged 5-25) with behavioral, social and academic issues. Our services include: Group and Individual Social Skills Program, Study Skills Program, Girls 2 Ladies Empowerment Group, Family Counselling, Parental Support Groups and Women Support Group. Centre Cloverdale Multi-Ressources Phone: Website: Services: Offer a homework help program. Literacy Unlimited Phone: Website: Services: Provide tutoring for young adults who wish to improve in their reading, writing and math skills. Also provide computer training for those working on improving their skills. Carrefour des 6-12 ans de Pierrefonds-Est Phone: Website: Services: Homework assistance and family tutoring. Nouvelle Vision des Jeunes Phone: [email protected] Services: Enables kids 6 to 12 years from Cloverdale to participate in social, educational and sporting activities. Maison des Jeunes de Pierrefonds Address: 4855 Boul. des Sources Pierrefonds, QC Phone: Website: Services: Center that offers homework help. Project L.O.V.E Phone: Website: Services: Youth led movement helping those who have been affected by violence (victim, witness or perpetrator)

24 Scholarships for Youth DID YOU KNOW ~ Saving is the key to getting the things out of life that are important to you. A good savings plan sets money aside for big purchases in the future and short-term needs. Even if your only money now is an allowance from your parents, you can get in the habit of saving and get your money to go further. Want a smart way to control your money? Use four little banks. Label each bank with the way you ll use the money: SAVE, SPEND, INVEST, and GIVE. 11 Montréal Lakeshore University Women s Club Phone: Website: Services: Scholarship for West Island females who are enrolled to attend university. Pfizer Canada Young Achievers Awards Phone: Website: Services: Scholarships for youth aged who are making a difference in their community. Please refer to the website to fill out a form. Aide financière aux études Phone: Website: Services: Information about government financial assistance for educational expenses. Aditya Youth Trust Fund Phone: Website: Services: Helps youth achieve their full potential by offering tutoring, mentoring, financial assistance, camps and sponsorship programs. Discover the Stars- West Island Chamber of Commerce Phone: Website: Services: Scholarship for students studying science and technology

25 Assistance for Youth with Special Needs West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) Phone: Website: Services: Offers a variety of services for adolescents and adults including recreational activities, care and babysitting/companion services. Regroupement pour la trisomie 21 Phone: Website: Services: Provide information for parents, personal support and conferences/outings for families. Best Buddies Phone: [email protected] Website: Services: Students and people with intellectual disabilities are matched in a one to one friendship. Avatil Phone: Website: Services: Offers social and emotional support for young adults with a mild intellectual handicap. Autism Montreal Phone: [email protected] Services: Provides services such as parental support and advocacy, weekend respite, shadowing and babysitting and a reference center. Family Resource Centre Phone: Website: Services: Helps children with ADD/ADHD and Autism who are experiencing social, emotional, academic and behavioral difficulty. Recreation Special Olympics Phone: Website: Services: Sport programs to enrich the lives of people with an intellectual disability. Supersonics Lakeshore soccer club Phone: Website: Services: Soccer club for people with intellectually disabilities

26 Aqua Percept and Adapted Gym & Swim Phone: Website: Services: Gym and swim program for children with motor problems, ADD, ADHD or poor coordination. Employment Services: Assist people with an physical or sensorial handicap to find employment. Transportation Adpated Transport (STM) Phone: Website: Services: Transportation services for people with a disability. Agence Ometz Phone: Website: Services: Assist people with an intellectual handicap to find employment. Action Main D Oeuvre Phone: Website: Services: Assist people with an intellectual handicap to find employment. L Étape Phone: or (TTY) Website:

27 Material Assistance Food Resources West Island Assistance Fund Address: 9 rue centre commercial, Roxboro Phone: Website: Services: Food resources and thrift shop for West Island residents. Bread Basket Phone: Services: Offer good food boxes (fresh fruits and vegetables) and community Kitchens (group cooking and nutritional information for a small fee). Christian Action Address: 98 Aurora, Pointe-Claire Phone: Services: Emergency food bank for Pointe-Claire residents. Dorval Community Aid Address: 1335 Lakeshore Drive S-020, Dorval Phone: Services: Emergency food source for Dorval residents. On Rock Community Services Address: 9554 Boul. Gouin Ouest, Pierrefonds Phone: Website: Services: Food resources for West Island residents. Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Food Resources Address: 1 rue de l église, Ste-Anne-de-bellevue Phone: Services: Emergency food resources for Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue residents. Pierrefonds Community Project (PCP) Address: 12,301 Colin Pierrefonds, QC, H9A 1C3 Phone: Website: Services: Offers a community lunch each month, for a small fee. Carrefour D Entraide Lachine Address: Provost, Lachine Phone: Website: Services: Offer an emergency food bank, community kitchen and second hand clothing for lachine residents. Good Food Box Website: Services: Fresh fruits and vegetables between at a reasonable price. Please check website for locations in your area

28 Clothing and Furniture Boutique 24 Phone: Services: Second hand clothing and household items. Sun Youth Phone: Services: Clothing for low income families and emergency food. Dorval Community Centre Phone: Services: Clothing distribution for people in need. Église St-Joachim Phone: Services: Clothing distribution for people need. Thrift Shops for NOVA Phone: Household Goods and Books: (St-Anne-de-Bellevue) Household Goods: (Kirkland) Furniture: (Beaconsfield) Salvation Army Thrift Shop Phone: Services: Second hand clothing and household items. Recreation DID YOU KNOW Physical activity plays an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of Canadians. People who are physically active live longer, healthier lives. Active people are more productive, and more likely to avoid illness and injury. 12 Maison des Jeunes A-Ma-Baie Address: 9625 Boul. Gouin Ouest Pierrefonds Phone: Website: Services: Center that offers a variety of activities including outings, sports and movie nights for youth aged Maison des Jeunes de Pierrefonds Address: 4855 Boul. des Sources Pierrefonds, QC Phone: Website: Services: Center that offers activities including cooking workshops, ladies night and outings for youth aged Maison des Jeunes L Escalier de Lachine Phone: Address: 60, 5ème avenue, Lachine Services: Center that offers activities including sport activities and workshops for youth aged

29 West Island Black Community Association Address: 48 4th Avenue, Roxboro Phone: Website: Services: Youth Centre with activities and support for youth. West Island YMCA Address: 230 Brunswick, Pointe-Claire Phone: Website: Services: Activities and programs including swimming, teen night, fitness for youth. Lakeshore Girl Guides Website: Services: Program for girls and young women to be confident, courageous and resourceful by allowing them to lead and plan activities with their peers. Please contact the guides on their website. Jeunesse en action (Youth in Action) Website: Services: Youth in Action offers many activities for boys and girls aged 0-17 years to encourage participating in a physically active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. Activities take place in L Île-Bizard-Sainte- Geneviève and Pierrefonds Ouest area. De-Zone Youth Drop-in Centre (West Island YMCA) Address: 230 Brunswick, Pointe-Claire Phone: x 5208 Website: Services: Drop-in center with activities including movie night, dances and fundraisers for youth aged Initiative Go DDO [email protected] Phone: ext. 265 Website: Services: A project aimed at promoting healthy living amongst children 0-17years old in the Dollard-des-Ormeaux area. Nouvelle Vision des Jeunes Phone: [email protected] Services: Enables kids 6 to 12 years from Cloverdale to participate in social, educational and sporting activities. PRenforme [email protected] Phone: Website: Services: Initiative aimed at generating healthy eating and a physically active lifestyle for 0-17 years old of the Pierrefonds/Roxboro borough. Scouts Canada Phone: x 228 Website: Services: Organizes activities that focuses to enrich the life of children, youth and adults

30 Municipal Recreation Town of Baie-D Urfé: Community Life Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such their youth council, aquatic and curling club. City of Beaconsfield: Recreation Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such as swimming courses, art classes and exercise groups. City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux: Recreation Phone: x 632 Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such as babysitter s courses, teen action and art courses. City of Dorval: Leisure and Culture Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such as job co-op, neighborhood parties, youth trust fund and outings. Borough of Ile Bizard / Ste- Genevieve: Recreation Phone: 311 Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such as swimming, hockey and special events. City of Kirkland: Leisure Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such as tennis, arts and crafts, and family reading club. Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro: Recreation Phone: 311 Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families. City of Pointe-Claire: Sports, Leisure and Social Development Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families such as parks program, summer camps, kidnetic camp, volunteer screening, CPR and babysitting courses and swimming programs. Village of Senneville: Recreation Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and family such as Senneville day, tennis tournaments, and winter carnival. City of Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Phone: Website: Services: Offer a variety of activities for youth and families including badminton, guitar lessons and special events

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32 NOTES Scan the QR code or go to for the mobile West Island Resource Guide. 60