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Community services

Services for women and their families

The YWCA’s Community Services aim to develop community action and foster personal and collective well-being, while addressing the needs of women in the community.

We offer programs, activities and workshops aimed at developing skills, social integration and improving the overall well-being of women of all ages and horizons.

Activities – Women

Year-round activities and workshops (Fall, Winter and Spring), ranging from meditation, yoga and dance to community art, bilingual conversation workshops, community cooking sessions and more !

Activities – Families

Activities, programs and events allowing families to socialize and discover existing resources in a fun atmosphere.

Information and Support

The YWCA offers personalized services aimed at acquiring knowledge and skills, building self-esteem, developing autonomy and improving the living conditions of women.

Social engagement

The YWCA has always been able to count on the support of many dedicated volunteers to accomplish its mission while providing them with a fertile ground for their social integration and the development of their skills.

References and contact

 
“My husband is 83, and is 25 years older than me. He is totally dependent on me. It’s so hard to lead a healthy and balanced life, and I felt alone and isolated. When I called the Family Caregiver Support Program I was very upset. The counsellor was immediately available to listen to me. She listened without judging me. I was given the addresses of organizations that can help me with some of my tasks. They also suggested music therapy. Now, I have someone to talk to and I’m trying out a different kind of approach. In June, they held a wine and cheese reception. It was a fantastic initiative to help family caregivers reduce their isolation and decompress, releasing all their built up emotions and frustration. The service, counselling, and availability of the workers is very helpful and supportive. I can count on the Family Caregiver Support Program and it gives me hope.”

Community Services News

 

 

Spring Camp (6-12 years old)

Our Spring Camp will start on Monday March 2nd and we can’t wait to have a great week with your children! The theme for this year is the CIRCUS! During the week, the children will experience circus activities such as workshops, a film, shows, etc. Here are the main activities for each day : Day Activity Read more >>

Free After-School Programs

REGISTRATION OPEN! The YWCA offers free After-School Programs for families residing in the Peter-McGill District of Ville-Marie that contribute to the development of girls and boys aged between 6 and 12. The 2 X 2 program takes place on weekday evenings from 3:30pm to 6pm and the Saturday Club and Sports Club from 1pm to 5pm Read more >>

Week Without Violence

Each year, during the third week of October, Canadians bond with people in over 90 countries around the world to mark YWCA’s Week Without Violence™, a week-long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world.  Prevent violence before it starts This year’s campaign theme is “Take Time. Take Action. Stop Violence Read more >>

Low-cost Summer Camp for 6-12 year olds!

Your solution to the complex logistics of summer vacation… Tulips have broken out, birds are chirping relentlessly, your allergies are killing you and you have not yet found a day camp for your children? We have a solution for you! A fun and affordable camp for 6-12 year olds! From July 2nd to August 23rd, 2019, the YWCA Read more >>

Mental Health Week 2019

Each year, as part of Mental Health Week, the YWCA organizes activities and provides various tips, references and tools that can help everyone restore or maintain their psychological balance. Take care of yourself at an affordable price If mental health is everyone’s business, not everyone has the same means to take care of it. In order Read more >>

Is your caregiving relationship healthy? Take the test!

Are you taking care of a family member or friend, a senior who has a loss of autonomy? The role of caregiver can be demanding. If there are unhealthy behaviours in the relationship, caring for someone can be particularly difficult to live. On one hand, sadness, frustration and guilt can add to the stress and Read more >>

Caregiving : Impacts on the Workplace

DID YOU KNOW?   What is a family caregiver? A family caregiver is anyone who provides, without remuneration, regular help or care to a person who has a significant or persistent incapacity. What do caregivers do? Manage appointments and medications Personal and medical care Accompaniment and transport Legal and financial affairs Domestic tasks Emotional and Read more >>

Navigating The System

For the National Caregiver Week, Jessica Smith, Family Caregivers Support Program Coordinator, gives you an overview of CLSC home care services and practical tools in our new video! The presentation is aimed at helping caregivers understand the range of services available to seniors through the CLSCs, as well as the current role and functioning of Read more >>

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