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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Finding a new purpose in life
After growing up and studying in Montreal, Potisa returned to Greece in the early 90s. She had several interesting jobs...
LGBTQIA2S+ communities at greater risk of discrimination and marginalization
While Quebec and Canada enjoy a good reputation on the international stage for their position on the rights and freedoms...
Leaving Honduras for a Better Life
Sometime in 2017, Wendy Raudales and her husband were in Honduras working at the business they had started a few...
CIVA’s Digital Transition
Adapted services just a click away Despite all the effort and change management involved, the Centre d’intégration à la vie...
Food Integration Baskets
Food as a way to integrate newcomers A big change that newcomers often face is at the grocery store. When...
Refugees and asylum seekers: An unprecedented surge
Every day around the world, people leave their homes and countries with the hope of finding a better and safer...
The hidden face of homelessness
We’ve been talking about homelessness more and more in recent years, as the phenomenon is not only getting worse in...
Five questions for Brett Pineau, Executive Director of the Native Frienship Centre of Montreal
On September 30, Canada will mark National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the tragic impacts of residential schools...
There’s still a lot to do to support LGBTQIA2S+ communities
Did you know that members of LGBTQIA2S+ communities are more likely to experience social isolation, food insecurity and homelessness? Moreover,...
Break the social isolation of family caregivers
A vibrant, effervescent woman, Ginette has been retired for 11 years. However, for the past four years, she has been...
