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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Growing old in Greater Montreal: Realities and barriers
In Greater Montreal, nearly one in six—or 770,000 people—is aged 65 and over. Around 104,000 are above the age of 85,...
“Here, we’re not gray, we’re alive”: the lives of seniors at the SCAMA Center
Andrée found that time was passing slowly at home with her husband. “Apart from watching TV or calling a friend...
Newcomers
Settling in Greater Montreal: The realities and challenges Every year, Greater Montreal welcomes thousands of newcomers who arrive with the...
When your life careens off course: François’ journey
François is 59 years old. Today, he is living in transitional housing after a period of great instability and drug...
Homelessness can happen to anyone: Patrick’s heart-wrenching story
In 2023, Patrick was 46 and working in construction. He shared his life with his partner of 22 years, Valérie....
Sami: From newcomer to new coach
After fleeing war and poverty in his home country, Sami put every hope he had into a new start in...
SCAMA: An Exemplary Transformation in Service of Seniors
In Laval, at the heart of the Chomedey neighborhood, an agency provides exceptional care for seniors. For over 40 years,...
Ex aequo: Finding daily gains to daily challenges
Le Grand Montréal compte des milliers de personnes ayant une déficience motrice, confrontées à des obstacles quotidiens dans leur environnement....
BCHM: A pillar of Montreal’s Haitian community
At the Bureau de la communauté haïtienne de Montréal (BCHM), a whole community is at work every day to help...
Homelessness
Given the housing crisis in Greater Montreal and the alarming increase in visible homelessness, Centraide is firmly committed to tackling...
