Mental health
Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our living conditions and our social environment. In Greater Montreal, mental health issues are becoming more and more widespread, and they intersect with other social realities, such as poverty, social isolation, housing, and homelessness. What’s the...
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Breaking isolation with food aid: Ronnie’s story
Ronnie is 71. He lives alone in a 4 ½ in a peaceful corner of LaSalle he loves. “It’s quiet there, I like...
Maison La Virevolte: Where everyone is treated like a neighbour
In the midst of families’ growing needs for housing, food, and parenting support, Maison La Virevolte has focused on prevention....
Mental health
Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our...
Finding a home thanks to Passages: Fanny’s story
At age 35, Fanny lives in community supportive housing run by Passages, a Montreal agency that helps young women in...
Homelessness in the Plateau: Plein Milieu at the front line
An agency active in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Plein Milieu uses an approach based on compassion, harm reduction, and...
Women’s experiences with vulnerability, poverty and social exclusion
The women you see below all turned to a community agency at a time when they were highly vulnerable—and in...
Women in situations of vulnerability
Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability, which can include poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult...
Collectivement Elles: supporting women in reclaiming power over their lives
In the Haut-Richelieu region, many women face significant challenges: isolation, food insecurity, domestic violence, or the difficulties that arise during...
Action Centre-Ville: breaking isolation and enriching the lives of seniors
In the heart of Montreal, many seniors face very real daily challenges such as financial insecurity, social isolation and even...
Au coeur de l’enfance: Weaving a safety net for vulnerable families
In the Saint-Laurent and Bordeaux-Cartierville areas of Montreal, many families face lives marked by precariousness, isolation, or various challenges. For...
