COVID-19 Specific
- Tolerance for Uncertainty – A COVID-19 Handbook. A guide to accept your feeling, tolerate distress and thrive. https://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. https://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. https://www.paho.org/en/topics/coronavirus-infections/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-pandemic
- Government of Canada COVID-19 Prevention and Risks. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html
- Stress, anxiety and depression associated with COVID-19. https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/fichiers/2019/19-210-14WA.pdf
- Child Mind Institute – Supporting Families during CoVID-19 https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
- Instructions for people with COVID-19 symptoms. https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/instructions-for-people-with-covid-19-symptoms/
General
- 2-1-1 – Multilingual support in 200 languages. 2-1-1 guides you towards social and community resources. https://www.211qc.ca/en/
- Directory of Community and Social Services – Agglomeration of Longueil
https://www.211qc.ca/static/uploaded/Files/Rep-contenu/Repertoires/PDF%20-%20EN/Agglomeration-de-Longueuil.pdf
Youth & Families
- 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. https://naitreetgrandir.com/en/feature/
- Shelter for women victim of conjugal violence and their children. http://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. https://www.quebec-elan.org/
- Breast feeding support https://santemonteregie.qc.ca/en/services/breastfeeding-support
Caregivers
- 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. https://educaloi.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/guide_caregivers.pdf
- Helping you on your care journey – My Caregiver Handbook https://tevacaregivers.com/files/14293_Teva-CG-QC-Handbook-EN_FA.pdf
- Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers https://tevacaregivers.com/files/Dementia_Conditions_Brochure_ENG.pdf
Seniors
- Adult Day Care – Offering in-home and day centre services designed to promote well being for seniors with Dementia/Alzheimer’s who can no longer manage independently or who are isolated or lonely. https://www.adultdaycare.ca/
- Centre de soutien entr’Aidants’ mission is to assist and support caregivers who care for an elderly loved one. https://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. https://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. https://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. https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/web-guide/seniors/
- The Safe Living Guide: A guide to home safety for seniors. https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/migration/phac-aspc/seniors-aines/publications/public/injury-blessure/safelive-securite/pdfs/safelive-securite-eng.pdf
Health & Nutrition
- Quebec Cancer Foundation Resource Directory. https://services.fqc.qc.ca/
- Find a health service in the Montérégie. https://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. https://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). https://rpcu.qc.ca/en/en_rights/
Mental Health
- If stress and anxiety begin interfering with your daily life, it may indicate a serious issue. https://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. http://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. https://amiquebec.org/