Organizations that offer services for those 50 years of age and over
ACEF Montérégie est
acefme.org – 450 375-1443
• Budgeting support
• Consumer rights information
• Tenant rights information
Action communautaire Lac-Brome
aclb.ca – 450-242-2020
- Individual or group support
- Inform, refer, and connect community members to resources
- Activities for seniors and youth
- Parent-child workshops
- Drop-in daycare
Action-Plus Brome-Missisquoi
actionplusbm.org – 450 777-3363
• Advocacy and defence of rights for people on social assistance
• Provide awareness of injustices related to social assistance
Alzheimer Society Brome-Missisquoi and Haute-Yamaska
alzheimergranby.ca – 450 777-3363
• Support for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease
• Respite for caregivers
• Stimulating activities for those living with Alzheimer’s disease
APPHBM (Association de parents de personnes handicapées de Brome-Missisquoi)
apphbm.ca/en – 450 266-1566
• Services to youth and adults living with an autism spectrum disorder or an intellectual disability.
• Activities that allow participants to socialize, have fun, learn, develop and integrate into the community.
• Parents benefit from a well-deserved respite.
Association Garagona Inc.
garagona.org – 450 298-5159
• Overnight camp for people living with an intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum
• Services are offered year round (summer and weekends)
• Outdoor recreational activities, artistic and creative activities
CALACS ( The Help Center Fighting Against Sexual Assault
calacsdesrivieres.ca – 450 375-3338
• Direct support for women and teens who are victims of sexual assault and support for their loved ones
• Education for sexual assault prevention
• Advocacy and defense of women’s rights
Cellule Jeunes et familles de Brome-Missisquoi
infocellule.org/en – 450 260-1823
• Support for individuals living difficult situations • Emergency food bank
• Drug addiction prevention program
• Integrated screening and prevention services for STIs
Centre d’action bénévole de Bedford
cabbed.org – 450 248-2473
• Medical transportation, help for errands, Securi-cab, technical support, tax returns and help filling out official forms, school fees support, food bank
Centre d’action bénévole de Cowansville
cabcowansville.com – 450 263-3758
• Food bank
• Medical transport support
• Income tax service
• Information and referrals for seniors and caregivers, community meals and anti-waste project
Centre d’action bénévole de Sutton
cabsutton.com – 450 538-1919
• Outreach worker for families and seniors
• Food bank
• Meals on Wheels
• Homework support
Centre de prévention du suicide Haute-Yamaska Brome-Missisquoi
cpshybm.ca – 450-375-4252
- Phone support and in- person meetings for individuals with suicidal thoughts and support for their loved ones
- Support for people bereaved by suicide
- Awareness and training for the general public and professionals
L’Équipe d’accompagnement Au Diapason & La Maison Au Diapason
audiapason.org– 450-534-2002
- Support services for patients and families in oncology and palliative care
- Bereavement support
- End-of-life care and services to patients and loved ones
Dunham House
dunhamhouse.ca – 450 263-3434
• Residential and outpatient services for individuals suffering from mental health and concurrent disorders, including addiction.
• Workshops and group counseling
Entrée chez soi Brome-Missisquoi
entreechezsoi.com – 450 293-1631
• Mental health support in the community
• Transitional housing to regain mental health stability
Fondation Claude De Serres
fondationcds.ca – 450 203-9350
• Lending of equipment for medical reasons (Bedford region)
La Maison Hébergement – hébergement transitoire en santé mentale
lamaisonsantementale.org – 450 375-1541
• Providing services for men and women living with mental health issues limiting their autonomy
La Récolte des Générations
larecoltedesgenerations.com – [email protected]
• Fostering intergenerational connections through gardening,cooking, art and culture
L’ÉDA (French Litteracy- French as a second language
educationadultesfarnhambedford.org – 450 293-7098
• Helping adults improve their reading abilities as well as their oral and written proficiency in French
Le Parenfant Estrie
leparenfant.org– 450-263-5000
- Supervised visits
- Supervised custody exchanges
- Supervised phone and videoconference calls
MHPD Le Passant
lepassant5.wixsite.com – 450 375-4404
• 7-day temporary accommodations for adult men suffering from personal or social difficulties
Oasis santé mentale Granby et région
oasissantementale.org -450 777-7131
• Support and services for family members who have a loved one living with mental illness
• Psychosocial interventions, support group, information and outreach activities and educational workshops.
Regroupement soutien aux aidants de Brome-Missisquoi
rsabm.ca – 450 263-4236
• Psychological support, well being activities and respite services.
Ressource pour Hommes de la Haute Yamaska
rhhy.qc.ca – 450 777-6680
• Support for men through specific programs related to men’s health and well being, male survivors of child sexual abuse, violence and abuse
Sac à Mots
lesacamots.com – 450 266-3766
• Helping adults improve their reading abilities as well as their oral and written proficiency in French
• Workshops, group conversations, social activities
• Used bookstore with English books for all ages
Services Oboulo
oboulo.ca – 450-378-2107
- Job search support and counselling
- Define your professional plan
- Explore various trades and training programs
Stanbridge East Sports Association, Inc.
facebook.com/stanbridgeeastsports – 450 248-7998
• Sports and leisure activities and events for all age groups in the Stanbridge East & surrounding areas
Town of Bome Lake- community center
- 450-242-2020 – general inquiry, medical transport and meals on wheels)
- 450-242-2020 poste 319 -food bank
- Food bank, meals on wheel and medical transport request
- Support and referrals to other services as needed
Lac-Brome Men’s Shed
lacbromemensshed.org– 514-824-9508
- Workshops and skills training (ex : woodworking, computer skills, cooking classes):
- Community support and assistance (house repairs for those in need, moving and transportation help)
- Social and recreational opportunities to reduce isolation
- Community events and activities
(family, intergenerational and educational events) - Mentorship for younger generations
Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre
450-242-2020
- Transportation for seniors
- Meals on Wheels
- Emergency alert system
- 50+ drop-in centre
- Special events throughout the year
Yamaska Literacy Council
yamaskaliteracy.ca – 450 263-7503
• Free tutoring in reading, writing and math for adults and youth (16 years +)
• Help with forms, digital literacy and family literacy