Health and Social Services in English, Referrals

10/20/2026

🧘‍♀️ Tomorrow!

Join Mental Health Estrie for a free online workshop exploring meditation, common misconceptions, and simple practices for everyday life. 🌿

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
💻 Online via Zoom
🗣️ Presented in English
💚 Free and open to all

No previous meditation experience needed!

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/fnk713CKQUqEcb7uqoXkxA


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With Vanessa Salvatore, Practitioner in Integrative Body Psychotherapy

10/19/2026

🧠 Anxiety Detector Workshop

What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? This short, practical workshop led by ATP will help you explore the key differences, better identify what you may be experiencing day to day, and learn how to seek the right kind of support.

📅 Monday, November 16
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 800 boul. Chomedey, Suite 440, Laval, H7V 3X1

✨ FREE

📞 Registration required: 450-688-1914

10/14/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ⚠️ | Possible measles exposure at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine

A new case of measles in a child from Montreal has been reported to Montreal Public Health. The child passed through Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on October 9, 2026, and presented at the emergency department of the Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine on October 10, 2026, while contagious.

For more information about locations, dates and times of possible measles exposure, consult the official public health notice.

AVIS À LA POPULATION ⚠️ | Contact possible avec la rougeole à l’aéroport de Montréal et au Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine

Un nouveau cas de rougeole chez un enfant de Montréal a été déclaré à la Santé publique de Montréal. Cet enfant est passé par l’aéroport international Montréal-Trudeau le 9 octobre 2026 et s'est présenté à l’urgence du Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine le 10 octobre 2026 alors qu’il était contagieux.

Pour plus d'information sur les lieux, dates et heures d’un contact possible avec la rougeole : https://santepubliquemontreal.ca/actualite/avis-la-population-contact-possible-avec-la-rougeole-laeroport-de-montreal-et-au-centre-hospitalier-universitaire-chu

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PUBLIC NOTICE ⚠️ | Possible measles exposure at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine

A new case of measles in a child from Montreal has been reported to Montreal Public Health. The child passed through Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on October 9, 2026, and presented at the emergency department of the Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine on October 10, 2026, while contagious.

10/08/2026

🧘‍♀️ Looking for a simple way to explore meditation?

Mental Health Estrie is offering a free online workshop with Vanessa Salvatore exploring different approaches to meditation, common misconceptions, and practical techniques that can be incorporated into everyday life.

No previous experience is needed—just curiosity and an open mind. 🌿

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
💻 Online via Zoom
🗣️ In English
💚 Free and open to all

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/fnk713CKQUqEcb7uqoXkxA

📞 Questions? Contact Mental Health Estrie at 819-565-3777 or [email protected]

Shared by AGAPE to help connect our community with accessible mental health resources.


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With Vanessa Salvatore, Practitioner in Integrative Body Psychotherapy

10/06/2026

☕ Coffee Chit Chat with CAAP Laval

Are you dissatisfied with the services or quality of care you’ve received from the health and social services network?

Join CAAP Laval to learn about your rights and get information to help you understand the complaint process, from start to finish.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 AGAPE Senior Wellness Centre

Registration required. Contact Andrew or Barbara, or call 450-934-1122.

📌 Registration deadline: October 9


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☕ Coffee Chit Chat with CAAP Laval

Have you ever felt dissatisfied with the services provided by the health and social services network?

Do you feel you haven’t received the services or quality of care you are entitled to and want to know how to file a complaint?

Join us for a Coffee Chit Chat with CAAP - Laval and the Santé Québec Laval Ombudsman- Complaints and Service Quality Office and learn about the information and support available to help you through every step of the complaint process.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 AGAPE Senior Wellness Centre

Registration is required. See Andrew or Barbara to register, or call 450-934-1122.

📌 Registration deadline: Monday, October 9

10/05/2026

🌿 Navigating Quebec’s health and social services can be challenging—especially when you’re receiving care in your second language.

The Patient Navigation Network (PNN) connects English-speaking Quebecers with local Patient Navigators who can help with finding services, preparing for appointments, completing forms, and accessing specialized care.

With Patient Navigators now available across 12 regions of Quebec, support is closer than you think.

🌐 Find a Patient Navigator in your region:
www.patientnavigator.ca

A helpful resource for English-speaking individuals and families in our community.


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10/01/2026

💛 Support Groups for English-Speakers

The Laval Wellness Hub offers free support groups where you can share your experiences, connect with others, and find a safe space to talk.

🤝 Wednesdays — For Caregivers

🕤 9:30–11:30 AM
📍 800 boul. Chomedey, Suite 440, Laval, H7V 3X1

If you feel overwhelmed by your role as a caregiver, this group offers an opportunity to talk openly and connect with others who understand.

🌿 Thursdays — For Your Own Mental Health

🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📅 Starting October 15
📍 800 boul. Chomedey, Suite 440, Laval, H7V 3X1

A safe space to share experiences, talk about what you’re going through, and connect with others while working toward greater balance and well-being.

✨ FREE

09/29/2026

💛 Introductory Program for Relatives

Are you a family member or caregiver supporting someone living with a mental illness? The Laval Wellness Hub is offering a free 9-week program designed to help you better understand mental health and feel more prepared to support your loved one.

Over the nine weeks, you’ll explore:
🧠 Basic concepts of mental health and mental illness
🛠️ Practical crisis-management skills
🤝 Support and tools for relatives and caregivers

📅 Tuesdays, October 13–December 8, 2026
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 800 boul. Chomedey, Suite 440, Laval, H7V 3X1

✨ FREE
Registration required - 450 688-1914

09/24/2026

💛 Feeling lonely? You’re not alone.

Loneliness can affect anyone, and reaching out can be an important first step. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) offers practical tips for understanding and coping with loneliness, including ways to build meaningful social connections.

📖 Read the CMHA resource: https://cmha.ca/brochure/coping-with-loneliness/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2OnUBhC2ARIsACKyfaFtwD1eheP38paECjEijwJ1wNYT6TT7UFBv2w3udsZczsja_NMA1NwaAieCEALw_wcB

If you or someone you know needs additional support or help in English, contact AGAPE’s Health and Social Services in English – Referrals:

📞 (438) 340-2211

Sometimes, taking the first step is simply reaching out. 💛

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