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What's RACOR?
Since 1985, the mission of Réseau Alternatif et Communautaire des ORganismes (RACOR) en santé mentale de l’île de Montréal [Alternative and Community Network of Organizations in mental health on Montreal island] is to bring together, support, equip and represent community and alternative organizations in the region that work in mental health field.
The group is dedicated to promote the recognition of the unique competencies of its organizations, and the innovative and indispensable nature of the services they offer to the population. RACOR also aims to raise awareness, educate, and combat stigmas among government agencies and the general population.
We believe that each person has a story and each story has a face.
Feeling in crisis?
Here are some places you can call for crisis support as they are available to reach 24/7. These centers are here to help adults in times of distress (unhapiness due to depression, anxiety, or anguish, there are multiple situations that constitute a crisis).
Family members and friends are also welcome.
>> Crisis list - click here <<
Looking for support, activities, various services in mental health?
The services and activities offered by a hundred of community mental health organizations in the Montreal area are numerous and are located throughout the island:
Reception and orientation; Accompaniment; Artistic activities; Crisis center; Day and evening center; Advocacy; Documentation; Listening; Evaluation; Training; Self-help group; Housing; Integration at work and at school; Crisis intervention; Phone intervention; Citizen participation; Prevention of suicide; Prevention and promotion of mental health; Rehabilitation; Social inclusion; Respite; Social and judicial services; Services
for ethnocultural communities; Support for families and caregivers; Community support; Psychosocial intervention; Alternative therapies; Etc.
Useful resources for looking at community, public and parapublic organizations
- AMI-Quebec
514 486-1448 or http://amiquebec.org/resource-list/ - The Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal
514 527-1375 - Info-Social
8-1-1
Calendar
Below are calendar events English only or bilingual.
Events can be training, conferences, activities, fundraising, support group, etc.
The psychoeducational workshops offered as part of Revivre’s "J'avance!" program provide self-management support— a proven approach that is gaining recognition as a key component in effectively treating people living with mood and anxiety disorders.
AMI-Québec holds different support groups for family caregivers only, for those suffering from mental illness, and mixed groups for both. Facilitated by people who have experience, either as a caregiver or having lived with mental illness, support groups help you develop a healthy perspective on mental illness, explore coping strategies, and learn about support services and resources in the community.
No registration necessary.
Boundaries are not easy to understand, and even harder to set in relationships. As a caregiver of a loved one with mental illness, being aware of our feelings and needs while respecting another person’s limits makes it necessary to ensure safe and positive interactions and living situations. This workshop will discuss and practice setting boundaries with others who live in similar situations.
This workshop is offered by AMI-Québec.
Join AMI-Québec to learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Trauma can affect anyone! We will learn what it looks like, what can cause it or trigger an episode, and how to support a loved one suffering from PTSD.
This group offers an opportunity to explore how caring for a loved one with mental health challenges affects the caregiver’s experience and own wellbeing. Held over 8 sessions, it can alleviate some of the isolation and other difficulties that are often associated with caregiving.
Offered by AMI-Québec.
Perspective Communautaire en Santé Mentale (PCSM), Centre de ressources communautaires de l’Ouest-de-l’Île (CRC) et Akshay Grover présentent: une projection de "Livres Vivants". Après plus d'un an de recherches, tournages, production et montage, ils sont fiers de vous présenter la première projection publique de ce film.
Merci de confirmer votre présence avant le 25 janvier prochain.
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Perspective Communautaire en Santé Mentale (PCSM), the West Island Community Resource Centre (CRC) & Akshay Grover present: a screening of "Livings Books". After over a year of research, interviews, filming, production and editing, they are proud to present the first public screening of the film.
Please RSVP by January 25th!
A variety of treatments exist for mental illnesses. Facilitated by doctors in McGill University’s Psychiatry Postgraduate Program, AMI-Québec offers this workshop which focuses on both pharmaceutical and alternative treatments.
The psychoeducational workshops offered as part of Revivre’s "J'avance!" program provide self-management support— a proven approach that is gaining recognition as a key component in effectively treating people living with mood and anxiety disorders.