Useful Links

Working from Home: A Guide to Creating a Healthy and Productive Workspace. www.cotswoldco.com/working-from-home/index.html
Tolerance for Uncertainty – A COVID-19 Handbook. A guide to accept your feeling, tolerate distress and thrive. www.arc-hss.ca/tolerance_for_uncertainty_covid-19-1
Self-care Guide from the Government of Quebec – This guide is designed to enable Quebecers to make the best possible decisions to protect their health and the health of their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/sante/documents/Problemes_de_sante/19-210-30A_Guide-auto-soins_anglais.pdf?1585592815
COVID Information Hub with the WHO and PAHO.www.paho.org/en/topics/coronavirus-infections/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-pandemic
Government of Canada COVID-19 Prevention and Risks. www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html
Stress, anxiety and depression associated with COVID-19. publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/fichiers/2019/19-210-14WA.pdf
Child Mind Institute – Supporting Families during CoVID-19 childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents
Instructions for people with COVID-19 symptoms. www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/instructions-for-people-with-covid-19-symptoms

2-1-1 – Multilingual support in 200 languages. 2-1-1 guides you towards social and community resources. www.211qc.ca/en
Directory of Community and Social Services – Agglomeration of Longueil
www.211qc.ca/static/uploaded/Files/Rep-contenu/Repertoires/PDF%20-%20EN/Agglomeration-de-Longueuil.pdf

In Quebec, 1 out of 3 kindergarteners whose first language is English is vulnerable in at least one area of development. The Fondation Chagnon funds the Bright Beginnings Program through the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) to meet this challenge. This video features our Mother Goose Program in action. youtu.be/oxl-asjYFH0
Naitre et Grandir (translated to: Born and Growing) offers a reliable English-language source of information validated by health professionals. Their site supports parents in the development of their child. naitreetgrandir.com/en/feature
Shelter for women victim of conjugal violence and their children. www.pavillonmarguerite.com/en.html
The English-Language Arts Network (ELAN) is a not-for-profit organization that connects, supports, and creates opportunities for Quebec’s English-speaking artists and arts communities. www.quebec-elan.org
Breast feeding support santemonteregie.qc.ca/en/services/breastfeeding-support

Biblio-Aidants consists of a series of 15 thematic booklets that inform caregivers about various illnesses as well as the issues that they face. hbiblioaidants.ca/en/
Dementia Activity Booklet with 40+ activities that you and your loved one can engage in and enjoy together. Part 1 and part 2.
Caregivers guide is an introduction to some helpful legal tools. educaloi.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/guide_caregivers.pdf
Helping you on your care journey – My Caregiver Handbook tevacaregivers.com/files/14293_Teva-CG-QC-Handbook-EN_FA.pdf
Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers tevacaregivers.com/files/Dementia_Conditions_Brochure_ENG.pdf

Seniors Resipte Montérégie – Offering in-home and day centre services designed to promote well being for seniors with dementia including
Alzheimer’s, who can no longer manage independently or who are isolated or lonely. www.seniorsrespitemonteregie.ca
Centre de soutien entr’Aidants’ mission is to assist and support caregivers who care for an elderly loved one. www.centredesoutienentraidants.com/en/#
Programs and Services for Seniors 2020 Edition. The purpose of this guide is to inform seniors and their families about the main government programs and services available to them. cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/services_quebec/Aines_EN_2020-3.pdf?1580850270
The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), aims to advance knowledge and propose cross-sectoral strategies and endeavours that will improve the health and well-being of Quebecers. It invests in violence prevention with this goal in mind. www.inspq.qc.ca/sites/default/files/publications/2544_mistreatment_older_adults.pdf
Éducaloi has created this special guide to explain important issues that touch seniors in particular. It has information on housing, family law, fraud, estate planning, health care, wills and many more topics. educaloi.qc.ca/en/web-guide/seniors
The Safe Living Guide: A guide to home safety for seniors. www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/migration/phac-aspc/seniors-aines/publications/public/injury-blessure/safelive-securite/pdfs/safelive-securite-eng.pdf

Quebec Cancer Foundation Resource Directory. services.fqc.qc.ca
Find a health service in the Montérégie. santemonteregie.qc.ca/en/services
Canada’s Food Guide is a great reminder of how we should still continue to eat. It is now available in a multitude of languages. www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-food-guide/resources/snapshot/languages.html
User’s Rights: What are they and the 12 User Rights – As users of the Health and Social Services network, we have rights recognized by the Act respecting health services and social services (LSSSS). rpcu.qc.ca/en/en_rights

Women and Depression: Both men and women can experience depression; however, they may experience it for different reasons. socalempowered.com/women-and-depression
If stress and anxiety begin interfering with your daily life, it may indicate a serious issue. www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-anxiety
Our Harbour/Le Havre – Information and support for families and friends of individuals living with mental health problems. ourharbour.org
AMI-Quebec Action on Mental Illness is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy. amiquebec.org
The young professional’s guide to mental health while remote working and career planning. www.helloezra.com/remote-work-mental-health

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