About us
About us
Mission
In existence since 1985, the mission of the Réseau Alternatif et Communautaire des ORganismes (RACOR) in mental health on the Island of Montreal is to bring together, support, equip and represent community and alternative mental health organizations on the Island of Montreal.
We are dedicated to ensuring recognition of the unique competence of the alternative community in mental health, as well as the innovative and indispensable nature of the services offered to people living with mental health problems.
40 years of RACOR in mental health
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RACOR in mental health also aims to raise awareness, inform and promote a better understanding of mental health among government bodies and the general public, and to lift the veil on the perverse effects of taboos and stigmatization on people suffering from psychological distress.
Our services
RACOR is a network of community organizations working in the field of mental health in the Greater Montreal area. United by their community involvement and the importance they attach to mental health issues, the members of our group offer a wide variety of support and accompaniment activities. Their actions are based on diversified approaches and respond to multiple needs.
For the media
Publication of articles and announcements, and help in finding the right contact on a mental health topic, references.
Governance
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of RACOR en santé mentale is made up of nine directors, elected at annual general meetings. They are drawn from our member organizations.
Board of Directors 2025-2026
President
Alex Chayer
Le Mûrier (East)
Vice-President
Jessica Soto
Diogène (Regional)
Secretary
Martine Thomas
Groupe PART (Regional)
Treasurer
Virginie Paquin
Maison St-Jacques (Regional)
Directors
David Ford Johnson
Arborescence (Regional)
Clémentine Lachaud
L’Atelier (Regional)
Mélany Gauthier
Maison Le Parcours (North)
Marie-Pier Neault
Centre de crise Le Transit (South-Central)
William Delisle
Club Ami (West-Central)
The work team
Marc Lopez
Elizabeth Tran
Tania Leduc
Mathieu Dostie
Diane Vinet
Gil Labescat
Cynthia Darveau
Marc-André Thibault
Devon Reid
Jonathan Rehel
Farah El-Bizri
Executive Assistant
Farah joined RACOR in 2022 as your point of contact. Empathetic and concerned about the well-being of others, she began her career in humanitarian aid by working for five years in a community organization in Lebanon. She therefore has significant practical experience in accompanying people in situations of moral distress. Our members also appreciate her versatility and excellent management of priorities, qualities which are very useful in her position as Executive Assistant.
Reports and publications
À la fin de chaque année financière, le RACOR en santé mentale fait le point sur ses activités et, comme vous pourrez le constater en lisant, sur de nombreux dossiers à propos du milieu de la santé mentale tant du réseau communautaire que du réseau public. Nous abordons aussi les dossiers qui concernent les organismes à but non lucratif communautaires (Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires, lobbyisme, etc.).
5-year reports
Rapport le plus récent : 2024-2025
2023-2024 | 2022-2023 |2021-2022 |2020-2021 | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019
(Printable and downloadable PDF documents)
Intersectoral
The implications of RACOR
En tant que regroupement, le RACOR représente ses organismes membres de même que les enjeux liés à la santé mentale auprès des divers paliers gouvernementaux et au sein de diverses coalitions.
Our commitments
Collaboration
Our partners
In keeping with its mission, RACOR works in partnership with various organizations, whether to improve our representation on various bodies, take advantage of relevant training, collaborate closely on multiple projects or contribute to the improvement of working conditions for community employees.