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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Socialize to break the isolation of stay-at-home moms
Mélanie manages a household of seven children. In her busy life as a stay-at-home mom, socializing at the Maison de...
Give immigrants a chance to integrate into society
As a female politician, Gloriose was forced to flee her home in Burundi as it plunged into crisis. When she...
Summer camps during the pandemic
Great news for young people and families in Greater Montreal: Summer camps reopened on June 28. This is a welcome...
A home that creates family ties
A pioneer in its field in Quebec that was founded in 1992, the Maison des Grands-Parents de Villeray fosters intergenerational...
J’me fais une place en garderie: An agency that strengthens the family fabric
Parents in Greater Montreal have had to adapt and get creative when it comes to caring for their children during...
How women are faring during Covid: Between inequality and vulnerability
While disparities already existed between men and women, the past year has created an even bigger gulf of inequality, as...
Black history month
February has officially been Black History Month for 25 years now. Every year, we use this month to highlight how Black communities...
Supporting the homeless
In mid-March, when most of us began self-isolating at home for who knows how long, others had to scramble for...
The Baobab Familial: a variety of family support services
“We see a lot of little victories, here: children who start to speak French, to socialize, who enter the school...
Overcoming a painful past and help others
“In my culture it remains taboo to ask for help, because it’s seen as a personal failure.” When Atiya experienced...
