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A great place to live, in a perfect location • Professional health care personnel 24 hours per day • State-of-the-art smoke alarm and sprinkler system • Spacious main lounges and attractive outdoor patio • Large elegant dining room and bar • Close to shopping, library and recreation • All-inclusive services from $1,977 per month For an appointment to view, please call 514.937.3943 Manoir Westmount Inc. 4646 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount www.manoirwestmount.ca r t y ou it a n o se e u a.ca o q u i Ch uni illag n .v ow www PROJECT OPERATED BY • Rent • Buy • Paramedical assistance • Convalescence NEW GENER ATION AND DISTINCTIVE RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX FOR EARLY RETIREMENT AND SENIOR LIVING WHEN YOU BUY A CONDO AT VILLAGIA DE L’ÎLE PATON Your monthly charges are cut in half, compared to renting. 25 Promenade des Îles, Laval • 450-681-2600 • www.villagia.ca 4 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
The answer for today – peace of mind for tomorrow At Résidences Symphonie, we offer a busy, We also recognize that life keeps changing. With independent lifestyle that means you can leave our Assisted Living and Memory Care services, the chores of home maintenance behind and you can be certain that your changing needs will concentrate on enjoying what you really like always be met. It’s the answer for today and peace to do. of mind for tomorrow. Call today for your personal visit and we’ll show you the Symphony difference! West Island Île-des-Sœurs (514) 695-6695 (514) 767-6792 15 Place de la Triade 325 Chemin de la Pointe-Sud Pointe-Claire Île-des-Sœurs www.SymphonySeniorLiving.com Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Respite • Trial Stays
ST. PATRICK SQUARE Now you can discover the one address in town that brings 2 layouts for 3 1⁄2 Starting at $835 harmony to a changing senior lifestyle – without compromise. Right beside the Old Fire station where Victoria meets Includes heat, hydro & locker! The Boulevard, Westmount One promises unparalleled levels of security, comfort and quality living. GREAT VALUE EXCEPTIONAL PANORAMIC VIEWS INCLUDED. EVOLVING NEEDS, ONE ADDRESS Above standard services to make you feel at home including Enjoying an affordable active lifestyle exquisite meals, housekeeping and laundry. Personal care and in a unique apartment community. assistance can be progressively added when and if the need arises. Westmount One accommodates 514-481-9609 both independent and assisted living. 6767 Cote St. Luc Road www.spsquare.ca For more information call 514 487-8282 4800 Côte-Saint-Luc Road, Montreal www.westmountone.com Senior Care with a Compassionate Difference A non-profit, charitable organization, in existence since 1957, we offer autonomous and semi-autonomous living, Alzheimer’s security, palliative and respite care as well as convalescent care. Our dedicated staff includes RNs, LPNs, Caregivers and access to Physicians. We are among the few remaining homes providing this essential service to the English speaking community of the Eastern Townships. Set an appointment to come for a cup of tea and find out more. Grace Christian Home Connaught Home Sherbrooke Dr. W.J. Klinck Foundation North Hatley 819-569-0546 www.klinckfoundation.ca 819-842-2164 Ext. 28 Ext. 21 6 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Life is beautiful Discover more than 35 AZUR and JAZZ residences all around the province. BROSSARD • DRUMMONDVILLE • LAVAL • LÉVIS • LONGUEUIL • MARIEVILLE MCMASTERVILLE • MONTRÉAL • RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP • RIMOUSKI • SAINT-JÉRÔME QUÉBEC • SAINT-LAMBERT • SAINTE-JULIE • VAUDREUIL • MAGOG CONTACT ONE OF OUR QUALITY OF LIVING AGENTS IN ONE OF OUR RESIDENCES! 1 844 222-2987 www.residencesazur.com www.residence-jazz.com PROUD PARTNER OF THE INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE DE GÉRIATRIE DE MONTRÉAL AND RICHARD BÉLIVEAU MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 7
LE WALDORF A distinctive lifestyle 7400, chemin de la Côte-Saint-Luc, Côte-Saint-Luc 514 369-1000 • reseau-selection.com Cholov Israel • Mashgiach Temidi • Pat Israel • Bishul Israel • Bodek Steps from St-Lambert’s timeless downtown core, the comfort, peace, and security of active living can be had within a great rental community. With exceptional services and a warm atmosphere, Carrefour Victoria is the address of choice, with the best view of the city. Recreational For lovers of facilities include: relaxed living: • indoor pool • terrace • whirlpool • common room • sauna • playroom • training room • library Visit our website today www.carrefourvictoria.com 222 rue Woodstock, Saint-Lambert 1.888.512.7057 8 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
emergencies Contents Fire, Ambulance and Police............................911 ADVOCACY & PROTECTION....................11 City of Montreal (info-line)...........................................311 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS...............11 COMMUNITY GROUPS............................12 Crime Stoppers Program......................... 1-800-711-1800 CONT. ED. & COMPUTER COURSES........12 Gaz Metro Odor Detection.......... 911 or 1-800-361-8003 COUNSELLING SERVICES.........................13 CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS..................13 Hydro-Québec............................................ 1-800-790-2424 DAY CENTRES..........................................14 Info-Santé..........................................................................811 EXTENDED CARE.....................................15 FINANCIAL SERVICES...............................15 Phone Directory...............................................................411 GOVERNMENT SERVICES........................18 Quebec Poison Control Centre............... 1-800-463-5060 GRANDPARENTING.................................18 HEALTH SERVICES...................................19 Road Network...................................................................511 Cancer......................................................19 CLSCs........................................................19 SOS Conjugal Violence................................. 514-873-9010 Community Health Clinics......................19 Sûreté du Québec.............................................................911 Dental Clinics...........................................19 Hospitals..................................................20 *4141 (for cell phones) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Specialized Health Services....................20 HOTLINES & SELF-HELP...........................21 EMERGENCY SHELTERS HOUSING.................................................21 LEISURE....................................................21 LEGAL SERVICES......................................22 Auberge Shalom........................................ 514-731-0833 or LIBRARIES................................................22 Counselling & Resources............................. 514-485-4783 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES.........................23 Chez Doris....................................................... 514-937-2341 MUSIC & VENUES....................................23 Logifem............................................................ 514-939-3172 ON YOUR OWN.......................................24 Salvation Army Women’s Shelter.............. 514-934-5615 PETS & SERVICES.....................................24 SAVA Centre-ouest (NDG)......................... 514-903-3550 SENIOR ASSOCIATIONS...........................25 West Island Women’s Shelter..................... 514-620-4845 National & Provincial..............................25 Local Clubs and Associations..................25 THE SENIOR TIMES Cummings Centre....................................24 Special Needs...........................................25 TELECHECK & SECURITY.........................26 MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY THEATRE..................................................26 Published by Publications Newborn Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2015/2016 TRANSPORTATION..................................26 VETERANS................................................27 PUBLISHER Barbara Moser VOLUNTEERING.......................................27 EDITOR Gisele Rucker WOMEN...................................................28 SALES MANAGER Jacquie Soloway-Cons GUIDE TO RESIDENCES ADVERTISING Jodie Alter Montreal..................................................29 Gloria Beigleman Côte-Saint-Luc.........................................29 Kristine Deligeorge Réseau Sélection.....................................30 Shirley Cohen Sandra Schachter Westmount..............................................30 West Island..............................................31 OFFICE MANAGER Thelma Gearey Ville Saint-Laurent...................................31 EDITORIAL AND SALES OFFICES Apartments..............................................35 4077 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J8 Azur Retirement Homes by Cogir..........36 Tel: 514-484-5033 • Fax: 514-484-8254 Les Résidences Soleil......................37 & 38 E-mail: editor@theseniortimes.com Eastern Townships & Ottawa.................38 advertising@theseniortimes.com Although every effort is taken by Publications Newborn Inc. to monitor advertising INDEX OF ADVERTISERS......................39 in The Senior Times Montreal Resource Directory, claims made by advertisers are not necessarily endorsed by Publications Newborn Inc. National Library of Canada no. D368087 National Library of Quebec 1989 10 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Advocacy and Protection Charitable Organizations ADPPPC.......................................................... 514-906-1845 L’Abri en Ville................................................ 514-932-2199 Association for the Defence of People and Property Housing and support for people with psychiatric under Public Curatorship. curabec@outlook.ca illnesses. 2100 Marlowe, Suite 650. labrienville.org Autorité des marchés financiers................. 514-395-0337 Dans La Rue.................................................... 514-526-7677 Consumer fraud information. lautorité.qc.ca For homeless youth. 533 Ontario E. danslarue.com Generations Foundation.............................. 514-933-8585 B’nai B’rith Montreal.................................... 514-733-5377 Meals for 8,000+ children daily in 96 schools and Social services, advocacy. bnaibrith.ca learning centres. generationsfoundation.com Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.................. 1-888-495-8501 Just for Kids Foundation.............................. 514-989-7673 Education, information, resources. phonebusters.com Fundraising for Montreal Children’s Hospital. Competition Bureau of Canada.............. 1-800-348-5358 3400 de Maisonneuve W. jfkfoundation.ca Fraud, price-fixing information. competitionbureau.gc.ca L’Oeuvre Léger............................................... 514-495-2409 DIRA/Laval..................................................... 450-681-8813 Raising funds to reduce poverty. leger.org Information, resources for abuse victims. dira-laval.ca Le Phare (The Lighthouse)........................... 514-954-4848 N.D.G. Committee on Elder Abuse........... 514-903-3550 Fundraising for seriously ill children Resources, programs. MADA.............................................................. 514-342-4969 ndgelderabuse-abusenverslesaines.ca Kosher meals, food services, used clothing and furniture. N.D.G. Community Council....................... 514-484-1471 6700 Côte-des-Neiges. madacenter.com Multi-Caf......................................................... 514-733-0554 Community involvement and improvement. ndg.ca Cafeteria and food bank. 3591 Appleton. multicaf.org Project Genesis............................................... 514-738-2036 N.D.G. Food Depot....................................... 514-483-4680 Advocates for those on a limited income, housing rights. 2146 Marlowe Ave. depotndg.org 4735 Côte Ste. Catherine. genese.qc.ca Old Brewery Mission..................................... 514-866-6591 Public Curator of Quebec........................ 1-800-363-9020 Support for the homeless; meals, programs, residences. Protection of vulnerable citizens. curateur.gouv.qc.ca 902 St. Laurent. oldbrewerymission.ca West Island Citizen Advocacy.................... 514-694-5850 Share the Warmth Foundation................... 514-933-5599 Matching clients and volunteers. volunteerwica.com Food, school supplies, youth groups, tutoring, scholarships and clothing. 625 Fortune. sharethewarmth.ca Starlight Children’s Foundation................ 514-288-9474 FRAUD PREVENTION Programs for sick kids, their families. starlightquebec.org Sun Youth Organization.............................. 514-842-6822 Autorité des Marchés Financiers................ 514-395-0337 Emergency services, crime prevention, recreation. Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.................. 1-888-495-8501 4215 St. Urbain. sunyouthorg.com Canadian Securities Administrators Secretariat Theresa Foundation...................... theresafoundation.com ........................................................................... 514-864-9510 Supporting grandmothers and orphaned children of AIDS victims in Malawi. Welcome Hall Mission.................................. 514-523-5288 What to do when someone dies 606 de Courcelle. welcomehallmission.com Government departments to contact West Hill Grandmothers / Stephen Lewis Foundation.................................1-888-203-9990 Federal Supporting grandmothers and children in Africa. Income Tax: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) of a grandmotherscampaign.org death at 1-800-959-8281; cra.gc.ca Pension: Service Canada to cancel OAS/or CPP and inform yourself on Survivor and Death benefits: DONATION CENTRES THAT PICK-UP servicecanada.gc.ca Big Brothers and Big Sisters Foundation Provincial (no furniture).......................................514-845-7920, X 222 Consult the Quebec Government website, un- Diabetes Quebec (no furniture)............... 1-866-313-7800 der Espace Citoyen, for pertinent information: FQDI -Fondation québecoise de la déficience 4.gouv.qc.ca/EN/Portail/Citoyens/Evenements/ intellectuelle (no furniture)..................514-725-9797, X 1 deces/Pages/accueil.aspx NOVA Thrift Shops Veterans Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.. 514-457-1642 (clothing & china) Contact Veterans Affairs Canada 1-866-522-2122 Beaconsfield................................514-694-8417 (furniture) MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 11
FOOD RESOURCES Continuing Education Carrefour d’entraide de Lachine................ 514-634-3686 Cont. Ed. –John Abbott College................. 514-457-5036 Chabad Chai Center, 5120 de Courtrai...... 514-344-2424 Place Cartier Adult Education Centre (Beaconsfield) Christian Action............................................. 514-694-9246 ........................................................................... 514-694-8500 Comptoir alimentaire Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue...514-457-5499 Literacy Unlimited......................................... 514-694-0007 Dorval Community Aid................................ 514-633-4100 Concordia Seniors Office................. 514-848-2424 #3893 Good Food Box............................................... 514-694-5850 Undergraduate non-credit courses. stc.concordia.ca/seniors Mada Community Center, 6875 Décarie... 514-342-4969 Cummings Centre.......................................... 514-342-1234 Mile End Mission, 99 St. Bernard W.......... 514-274-3401 Educational programs, social services, Multicaf, 3591 Appleton (CDN).................. 514-733-0554 volunteer opportunities. cummingscentre.org NDG Food Depot, 2146 Marlowe............... 514-483-4680 Dawson College.............................................. 514-933-0047 On Rock Community Services.................... 514-696-1905 Centre for Training and Development offering Saint Columba House, 2365 Grand Trunk.. 514-932-6202 non-credit courses. dawsoncollege.qc.ca West Island Mission...................................... 514-912-6813 E.N.C.O.R.E.................................................... 514-484-4028 Non-credit courses for seniors. encoreseniors.com Community Groups John Abbott College...................................... 514-457-6610 Non-credit courses. johnabbott.qc.ca Éco-Quartier Centres McGill Centre for Continuing Education.... 514-398-6200 These centres organize activities to improve the local Languages, humanities, arts, business. mcgill.ca/conted environment. Drop off old paint, renovation materials, McGill Community for Lifelong Learning.. 514-398-8234 large garbage items. ville.montreal.qc.ca/ecoquartiers Small study groups led by a peer moderator. mcgill.ca/mcll Côte-des-Neiges 6767 Côte-des-Neiges...... 514-738-7848 Peter McGill 1240 St. Marc........................... 514-933-1069 Thomas More Institute................................. 514-935-9585 Point St. Charles 255 Ash............................. 514-872-0122 Liberal arts courses for adults. thomasmore.qc.ca St. Laurent 1480 de l’Église........................... 514-744-8333 Vanier College................................................ 514-744-7000 Quebec Family History Society................... 514-695-1502 Environment, computer. vaniercollege.qc.ca/conted Genealogy study of anglophones in Quebec. qfhs.ca West Island Community Resources........... 514-694-6404 Information, referrals for residents of the West Island. 114 Donegani. crcinfo.ca Westmount Historical Association............ 514-989-5510 4574 Sherbrooke W. westmounthistorical.org Computer Courses Atwater Library.............................................. 514-935-7344 Computer training, cultural events, financial literacy. atwaterlibrary.ca Bibliothèque interculturelle (CDN-NDG).. 514-868-4715 Pointe-Claire Library.................................... 514-630-1218 Dollard des Ormeaux Library..................... 514-684-1496 Volunteer West Island.................................. 514-457-5445 Carrefour des aînés de Pierrefonds............ 514-624-1449 Dawson College.............................................. 514-933-0047 Encountering the challenges of retirement Range of introductory courses. dawsoncollege.qc.ca Web site: www.encoreseniors.com Dorval Public Library................................... 514-633-4040 Classes include: Web tutorials and Internet access. ville.dorval.qc.ca • history, philosophy, drawing & painting Jewish Public Library.................................... 514-345-2627 • writing workshop, Montreal theatre Introduction to computers. jewishpubliclibrary.org • travel, art appreciation, documentary film Kirkland Municipal Library........................ 514-630-2726 • yoga, tai-chi, bridge, quilting Computer courses, Internet access. ville.kirkland.qc.ca 1857 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Suite 510 Rosemount Technology Centre.................. 514-376-4725 (corner of St. Marc Street, Guy Metro) Computer graphics, computer-aided design, print and Contact us at: encoreseniors@hotmail.com digital layout. No tuition fees. rosemount-technology.qc.ca or 514-484-4028 12 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Counselling Services Cultural Organizations AMI-Québec.................................................... 514-486-1448 Agence Ometz................................................. 514-342-0000 Support for families managing the effects of mental illness. Supporting Jewish community with employment 6875 Décarie, Suite 300. amiquebec.org services, family services and immigrant aid. Argyle Institute of Human Relations........ 514-931-5629 5151 Côte Ste. Catherine. ometz.ca Accessible counselling and psychotherapy Association of Latin-Americans of C.D.N... 514-737-3642 4150 Ste. Catherine W., Suite 328. argyleinstitute.org French and English courses for new immigrants. Douglas Mental Health U. Institute............ 514-761-6131 5180 Queen Mary 6875 LaSalle. douglas.qc.ca Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.......... 514-345-6411 Family Survivors of Suicide......................... 514-398-7067 Representing Quebec’s Jewish community on public policy. 1 Cummings Square. cija.ca Emotional support and guidance. suicideaftermath.com Federation CJA............................................... 514-735-3541 Friends for Mental Health........................... 514-636-6885 Centre for Jewish philanthropy and community service. 750 Dawson. asmfmh.org 5151 Côte Ste. Catherine. federationcja.org Italian-Canadian Community Services..... 514-274-9462 Eco-centre Tax clinic, flu vaccine, education. 8350 Lacordaire Looking to rid your household of residual material? Éco-centres accept items that are health hazards or Italian Cultural Centre................................. 514-849-3473 harmful to the environment: construction waste, metal, 1200 Dr. Penfield. iicmontreal.esteri.it/iic_montreal electronic devices, clothing and reusable items. Find Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.......... 514-728-5580 one near you: 514-872-0384. Outings, activities and lunches for elders. 8155 Rousselot, jcccm-cccjm.ca Getting Federal Benefits when you turn 65 Jewish Genealogical Society of Montreal.... 514-484-0100 Six months before you turn 65, apply for Old Age Security Family-tree research, locating relatives. jgs-montreal.org (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Even if Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre...... 514-345-2605 you are not eligible now, still apply — you may become Education, exhibits. 5151 Côte Ste. Catherine. mhmc.ca eligible in future years. Montreal Worker’s Circle............................ 514-733-9221 Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Service Canada Yoga, speakers, movies on Jewish themes. 5165 Isabella 1-800-277-9914 or servicecanada.gc.ca Native Friendship Centre............................. 514-499-1854 Information for the urban aboriginal community. How to get Quebec Pension Benefits as early as 60 2001 St. Laurent. nfcm.org Three months before ORT Montreal................................................ 514-481-2787 You can start receiving a retirement pension as early Jewish education and training organization. as 60, but the amount will be lower than if you wait until you reach normal retirement age of 65. 5156 Queen Mary, #250. ortmontreal.org If you stop working earlier, you will have to wait until Saint-Andrew’s Society of Montreal.......... 514-842-2030 you turn 60 to start receiving it. For people of Scottish descent. 1195B Sherbrooke W. Under the Act respecting the Quebec Pension Plan, standrews.qc.ca you are considered to be 60 the month following your West Island Black Community Centre..... 514-683-3925 60th birthday. Health services, nutrition & exercise programs for seniors. Apply online: rrq.gouv.qc.ca/en/services and seek Quebec 48C 4th Ave. S., Roxboro. wibca.org Pension Plan, which requires a ClicSÉQUR account West Island Federation CJA........................ 514-624-5005 514-873-2433. 96 Roger Pilon Support Groups – In-Home Respite and Stimulation Activity Centres – Training – Conferences – Alzheimer Cafés Counselling – Art Therapy 514-369-0800 www.alzheimer.ca/en/montreal MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 13
Day Centres In home Nursing Care Action on Mental Illness (AMI-Québec): Find a day since 1898 centre and community support.................. 514-486-1448 or amiquebec.org/day-centres/ Palliative Care for Terminal Cancer Patients Aisenstadt Activity Centre........................... 514-485-7233 Home Support for people experiencing Alzheimer’s Society....................................... 514-369-0800 loss of autonomy due to Alzheimer’s and/or Centre Évasion................................................ 514-738-5151 other chronic conditions. Respite for caregivers, day centre. centreevasion.com Centre d’hébergement Champlain............. 514-766-8513 For more information call: 514-866-6801 310 Victoria Ave., Suite 403, Westmount H3Z 2M9 1325 Crawford, Verdun Centre d’hébergement de LaSalle............... 514-364-6700 info@novamontreal.com - www.novamontreal.com 8686 Centrale, LaSalle. csssdll.qc.ca Centre d’hébergement du Manoir de Verdun.....514-769-8801 5500 LaSalle, Verdun INCONTINENCE CLSC Lac St-Louis Day Centre................... 514-457-3197 Collective Community Services 50+ Satellite Centre............................514-937-5351 X 264 CSSS Bordeaux‒Cartierville‒St-Laurent.. 514-744-4981 1055 St. Croix and other locations. csssbcstl.qc.ca Denis Benjamin Viger Day Centre............ 514-620-6310 Protective undergarments Île-Bizard Incontinence pads Dollard des Ormeaux Day Centre.............. 514-684-0173 Gloves and wipes Foyer Dorval Day Centre............................. 514-631-9094 Mobility aids Henri Bradet Centre...................................... 514-484-7878 Bathroom Security Products 5425 Bessborough and 6465 Chester. Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal.....514-340-2800 4565 Queen Mary. iugm.qc.ca Lachine Day Centre....................................... 514-634-7101 LaSalle Seniors Centre......................... 855 Bishop Power N.D.G. Senior Citizen’s Council................. 514-487-1311 88 Ballantyne North, Montreal-W. ndgscc.ca New Hope Centre........................................... 514-484-0425 6225 Godfrey. newhopecentre.blogspot.ca NOVA West Island........................................ 514-695-8335 Richardson Hospital & Henri Bradet Centre 5425 Bessborough and 6465 Chester........... 514-484-7878 reCreation+ Day Centre (Pointe-Claire).. 514-265-2581 Robert Cliche Centre 3730 de Bellechasse... 514-374-8660 Saint-Margaret’s Residence......................... 514-932-3630 Saint-Andrew’s Residence............................ 514-932-3630 Teapot 50+ Centre (Lachine)...................... 514-637-5027 Father Dowd Residence................................ 514-932-3630 When considering an adult day care centre A US National Adult Day Services Association suggests these questions: • Who owns or sponsors the adult day care centre? • How long has it been operating? • Is it licensed or certified? • Which conditions are accepted (memory loss, limited mobility, incontinence)? • What are the staff’s credentials, ratio of staff to participants? • What activities are offered? • Is transportation provided? • Is there variety for individuals and group? • Are meals and snacks included? • Are special diets accommodated? 14 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Extended Care Financial Services Catherine Booth Hospital............................ 514-481-0431 BANKRUPTCY 4375 Montclair Champlain Hospital of Verdun.................. 514-766-8513 Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada 1325 Crawford ....................................................................... 1-877-376-9902 Chinese Hospital Centre.............................. 514-871-0961 BUDGET CLINICS Chronic care. 189 Viger E. montrealchinesehospital.ca CSSS Cavendish 2525 Cavendish................ 514-484-7878 Association cooperative d’économie familiale (ACEF) Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre ........................................................................... 514-362-1771 Chronic care, 5795 Caldwell.......................... 514-483-2121 SOS Dettes (Debt counselling)..................... 514-375-0138 Gingras-Lindsay Rehab Hospital............... 514-340-2085 6363 Hudson INCOME TAX PREPARATION Grace Dart Extended Care........................... 514-255-2833 5155 Ste. Catherine E. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – for Individuals Grace Dart Hospital Centre......................... 514-255-2834 ....................................................................... 1-800-959-8281 Chronic care. 6085 Sherbrooke E. CEDA (St-Henri)............................................ 514-596-4422 Jewish Eldercare Centre................................ 514-738-4500 All-year Tax Clinic (near Beaudry Metro).514-990-3789 Chronic care, elder care, and rehab. 5725 Victoria Dorval Community Aid................................ 514-633-4100 The Teapot – 50+Club (Lachine)................ 514-637-5408 Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital................... 450-688-9550 Volunteer West Island.................................. 514-457-5445 3205 Alton-Goldbloom Community Resource Centre (Pointe Claire).514-694-6404 Laval Medical Centre 1110 Vanier.............. 450-661-2521 NDG Community Council (also other areas) Ville-Marie Palliative Home Care.............. 514-272-7200 ........................................................................... 514-484-1471 1110 Jean Talon E., 3rd floor CRA & Revenu Québec: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offering low-cost tax preparation by volunteers, see cra-arc.gc.ca/ • OCULARIUM • volunteer/ OPTOMETRISTS Don’t be a victim of fraud Since 1956 • Be suspicious of any e-mail or text message with urgent requests for personal or financial information. Dr. H. Bergman (Financial institutions and credit card companies normally will not use telephone or e-mail to request or is well known confirm an existing client’s information.) for his thorough • Contact the organization by using a telephone number eye exam and from a credible source, such as a phone book or a bill. personal approach. • Never disclose personal or financial information by phone or e-mail. Harold • Laboratory on Site • Avoid embedded links in an e-mail claiming to bring Bergman • Great Choice you to a secure site. • Get in the habit of looking at a website’s address line • Personalized Service and verify if it displays something different from the & Associates address mentioned in the e-mail. • Regularly update your computer protection with anti-virus software, spyware filters, e-mail filters and Open Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 6 pm firewall programs. • Regularly check your bank, credit and debit card state- 514-488-6391 5510 Monkland (at Girouard) Villa Maria ments to ensure that all transactions are legitimate. Abridged from the Royal Mounted Canadian Police website on scams rcmp-grc.gc.ca MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 15
Help Atlas taxis APP now is available Generations help kids generationsfoundation.com 514-933-8585 Referral Helpline for Seniors 514-527-0007 Health • Welfare • Consumer problems • Housing www.info-reference.qc.ca crgm@info-reference.qc.ca 16 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Greetings from your MPs Canada Justin Trudeau Hon. Stéphane Dion Marc Garneau M.P. P.C., M.P. Saint-Laurent– M.P. Westmount – Papineau Cartierville Ville-Marie 514-277-6020 514-335-6655 514-283-2013 stephanedion.liberal.ca marcgarneau.liberal.ca David Birnbaum Martin Coiteux Geoffrey Kelley MNA for D’Arcy-McGee MNA for Nelligan MNA for Jacques-Cartier Parliamentary Assistant Minister responsible for Government Minister responsible to the Premier Administration and Ongoing Program Review, for Native Affairs 514-488-7028 Chair of the Conseil du trésor 514-697-7663 514-695-2440 Carlos Leitão Guy Ouellette MNA for Robert-Baldwin Minister of Finance Greetings from MNA for Chomedey Assistant to the Minister 514-684-9000 your MNAs of Public Security 450-686-0166 François Ouimet Gilles Ouimet Jean Rousselle MNA for Marquette MNA for Fabre MNA for Vimont First Vice-President Chair of the Committee Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the on Institutions of Municipal Affairs and Land National Assembly 450-689-5516 Occupancy (housing) 514-634-9720 450-628-9269 MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 17
Government Services FEDERAL Canada general information line.....1-800-o canada Canada Competition Bureau.................. 1-800-348-5358 Canada Border Services Agency............. 1-800-461-9999 Canada Revenue Agency.......................... 1-800-267-6999 Canada Revenue tax info service............ 1-800-267-6999 Citizenship & Immigration Canada...... 1-888-242-2100 Environment Canada Inquiry Centre... 1-800-668-6767 Guaranteed Income Supplement............ 1-800-277-9914 Health Canada............................................ 1-450-646-1353 Human Rights Commission.................... 1-888-643-3304 Old Age Security & Canada Pensions.... 1-800-277-9914 GILDA C. DELAUNAY, DIETITIAN-NUTRITIONIST Passport Office............................................ 1-800-567-6868 NU T RI T ION MOT IVAT ION H EALT H U.S. Customs & Border Protection............ 514-636-3875 Professional counselling - personalized and motivational approach based on respect and empathy, to help you achieve your health goals. PROVINCIAL Specialties: weight management, compulsive eating, hypertension, Curateur public du Québec......................... 514-873-4074 high blood cholesterol and triglycerides, diabetes, gastrointestinal Health Insurance............................................ 514-864-3411 problems, food intolerances, vegetarianism, other. Human Rights Commission........................ 514-873-5146 Queen Elizabeth Health Complex Quebec Office for Handicapped Persons...1-800-567-1465 2100 Marlowe Ave., suite 322, Westmount Office québécois de la langue française..... 514-873-6565 Tel.: 514-803-4422 Quebec Ombudsperson’s Office................. 514-873-2032 Email: delaunay.nutrition@gmail.com www.nutritionmotivationhealth.ca Quebec Auto Insurance (SAAQ)............ 1-800-361-7620 Quebec Environment Foundation......... 1-800-361-2503 Quebec Pension Plan (RRQ)....................... 514-873-2433 Liben Services Québec.............................................. 514-644-4545 Monuments MUNICIPAL 5200 de la Savane City of Montreal...............................................................311 East of Décarie Garbage and Recycling...................................................311 Montreal Health and Social Services......... 514-286-6500 Mayor’s Office................................................. 514-872-3101 Municipal Court............................................. 514-872-2964 Yitzchok hershfeld 514-738-7188 Grandparenting ellen@libenmonuments.com Association GRAND..................................... 514-846-0574 Grandparents Requesting Access “N” Dignity Adult Activity and Cangrands....................................................... 514-733-4046 Respite Center (AARC) Support for raising grandkids, aid when denied access. Our Mission Maison des Grandparents Villeray............ 514-383-9108 To enrich the quality of life for seniors and caregivers, and Activities and volunteering with children. 8078 Drolet maintain independence through specialized adult activities Quebec Grandparents Association.................... 514-745-6110 and respite services. Our Goals To provide: GAMBLING : HELP AND REFERRAL 24/7 - a stimulating and welcoming environment for adults - respite and support to caregivers Find support and obtain referral to all available Respite, sharing the caring, motivated by love help in the field. The service is strictly confidential. 83 Churchill Blvd., Greenfield Park • 450-486-4722 If you have any questions on compulsive gambling info@adultdaycare.ca • www.adultdaycare.ca or don’t know where to turn, call 514-527-0140. 18 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
health Services CLSCs CAAP Montreal.............................................. 514-861-5998 CLSC Châteauguay 95 de la Verdure......... 450-699-3333 Assistance with health care complaints. caapidm.ca CLSC Côte-des-Neiges.................................. 514-731-8531 CAAP Laval..................................................... 450-662-6022 5700 Côte-des-Neiges Assistance with health care complaints. caaplaval.com CLSC de Benny Farm.................................... 514-484-7878 St. John’s Ambulance.................................... 514-842-4801 6484 Monkland Ave. Courses and volunteering. sja.ca CLSC du Marigot 250 Cartier...................... 450-668-1803 CLSC du Plateau Mont Royal .................... 514-521-7663 cancer 4625 de Lorimier CLSC Dorval-Lachine 1900 Notre-Dame ... 514-639-0650 Breast Cancer Action Montreal.................. 514-483-1846 CLSC Kateri 90 Marie-Victorin................... 450-659-7661 5890 Monkland. bcam.qc.ca CLSC La Petite Patrie 6520 St. Vallier....... 514-273-4508 Canadian Cancer Society.............................. 514-255-5151 CLSC Lac Saint-Louis 180 Cartier.............. 514-697-4110 5151 de l’Assomption. cancer.ca CLSC LaSalle 8550 Newman........................ 514-364-2572 Cedars Cancer Foundation........................... 514-843-1606 CLSC Métro ................................................... 514-934-0354 Colorectal Cancer Association.................... 514-875-7745 1801 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W 1350 Sherbrooke W. #300. colorectal-cancer.ca CLSC Park Extension 7085 Hutchison....... 514-273-9591 Goodman Cancer Centre............................. 514-398-3535 CLSC Pierrefonds 13800 Gouin W............. 514-626-2572 1160 Pine W., #602. cancercentre.mcgill.ca/research CLSC René-Cassin 5800 Cavendish............ 514-488-9163 Hope and Cope............................................... 514-340-8255 CLSC St. Henri 3833 Notre Dame W......... 514-933-7541 3755 Côte Ste. Catherine, Pavillon E, #E-730.1. CLSC St. Laurent 1055 Ste. Croix................ 514-748-6381 jgh.ca/hopecope CLSC Verdun/Côte St. Paul ....................... 514-766-0546 400 de l’Église JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre.......... 514-340-3616 Ligne Info-Cancer Québec....................... 1-800-363-0063 Look Good…Feel Better (Montreal).......... 514-527-2194 Community Health Clinics or 514-890-8000, X 26025 or 514-340-8255 Pointe Claire....................................... 514-630-2225, x1451 Médico-Centre Mont-Royal......................... 514-521-5555 or find a workshop at lgfb.ca/en/workshop-finder/ 4689 Papineau. santemontreal.qc.ca Ovarian Cancer....................514-369-2972, 888-369-2972 Métro-Medic Medical Clinic....................... 514-932-2122 4950 Queen Mary, #260. ovariancanada.org 1538 Sherbrooke W. metromedic.com Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation..514-871-1717, X 250 Point St. Charles Community Clinic......... 514-937-9251 Quebec Cancer Foundation...........................514-527-2194 500 Ash; 1955 Centre. ccpsc.qc.ca Patient self-help group, support for family and friends. Queen Elizabeth Health Complex.............. 514-485-5013 2075 de Champlain. cancerquebec.com 2100 Marlowe. qehc.org Vendôme Medical Clinic.............................. 514-484-4711 5175 de Maisonneuve W., #100. santemontreal.qc.ca Complimentary Bus Tickets Check with your municipality if they offer complimen- dental clinics tary bus tickets to residents on a fixed income. Available in Baie d’Urfé, Beaconsfield and Pointe-Claire. Dental Hygiene Clinic (John Abbott)........ 514-457-5010 Jewish General Dental...................... 514-340-8222 #7910 jgh.ca/en/dentistry Jim Lund Dental Clinic (Welcome Hall Mission).......... 514-523-5288, X 172 H. Farkas Pharmatov McGill University Dental............................. 514-398-5189 mcgill.ca/dentistry/patients/mcgill-dental-clinic Pharmacien • Pharmacist Serving the Community since 1980 Queen Elizabeth Oral Health Centre......... 514-369-1999 University of Montreal Dental.................... 514-343-6750 Up to 15% discount for seniors medent.umontreal.ca/en/dental-clinic/index.htm (certain restrictions apply) 6640 Darlington, Montreal JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre 514-735-1169 514-340-3616 MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 19
Hospitals Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation................. 514-342-0666 1980 Sherbrooke W. ccfc.ca Catherine Booth Hospital............................ 514-481-0431 Diabetes Quebec diabete.qc.ca.................... 514-259-3422 Cité de la Santé de Laval............................... 450-668-1010 Epilepsy Montreal.......................................... 514-252-0859 Jewish Eldercare Centre................................ 514-738-4500 Heart and Stroke Foundation..................... 514-871-1551 Jewish General Hospital............................... 514-340-8222 1434 Ste. Catherine W., Suite 500. heartandstroke.qc.ca Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital................... 450-688-9550 Huntington Society of Quebec.................... 514-282-4272 Institut universitaire de gériatrie 2300 René-Lévesque W. huntingtonqc.org de Montréal..................................................... 514-731-3891 Ileostomy & Colostomy Association/Mtl.514-255-3041 Lachine General Hospital............................. 514-637-2351 Kidney Foundation of Canada.................... 514-938-4515 Lakeshore General Hospital........................ 514-630-2225 2300 René-Lévesque W. kidney.ca LaSalle Hospital.............................................. 514-362-8000 Lupus Canada lupuscanada.org............... 1-800-661-1468 Maimonides Geriatric Centre..................... 514-483-2121 Lymphedema Quebec 6565 St. Hubert....... 514-979-2463 Montreal Chinese Hospital.......................... 514-871-0961 Montreal Association of Laryngectomees .514-259-5113 Montreal General Hospital.......................... 514-934-1934 Montreal Association for the Blind Mount Sinai Hospital.................................... 514-369-2222 (MAB – Mackay Rehabilitation Centre)...... 514-489-8201 MUHC – Montreal University Health Centre Montreal Chest Institute 3650 St. Urbain... 514-843-2080 CHUM – Centre universitaire de santé McGill Montreal Heart Institute 5000 Bélanger.... 514-376-3330 1001 Decarie Blvd (Glen site) muhc.ca…..514-934-1934 Canadian Mental Health Association Mtl...514-521-4993 MUHC includes Cedars Cancer Centre, Montreal Chest Multiple Sclerosis Canada............................ 514-849-7591 Institute, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Research Institute 550 Sherbrooke W., #1010. mssociety.ca/qc of the MUHC, Royal Victoria Hospital, plus some clinics Multiple Sclerosis Clinic............................... 514-398-1931 from the Montreal General Hospital 3801 University, #267. msclinic.ca Notre-Dame Hospital Centre...................... 514-890-8000 Nova Montreal................................................ 514-866-6801 Sacred Heart Hospital................................... 514-338-2222 310 Victoria, #403, Westmount. novamontreal.com Ste. Anne’s Hospital........ 514-457-3440, 1-800-361-9287 Osteoporosis Society of Canada................. 514-212-5549 Ste. Justine Hospital...................................... 514-345-4931 279 Antoine-Forestier, Laval. osteoporosis.ca St. Luc Hospital.............................................. 514-890-8000 Parkinson Society of Quebec....................... 514-861-4422 St. Mary’s Hospital........................................ 514-345-3511 550 Sherbrooke W., #1080. parkinsonquebec.ca Verdun Hospital............................................ 514-362-1000 Polio Quebec................................................... 514-489-1143 3500 Décarie, #263. polioquebec.org specialized health services Quebec Celiac Foundation........................... 514-529-8806 4837 Boyer, #230. fqmc.org Alzheimer Groupe Inc.................................. 514-485-7233 Quebec Lung Association............................. 514-287-7400 5555 Westminster, #304. agiteam.org 6070 Sherbrooke Street East. pq.poumon.ca Alzheimer Society of Montreal................... 514-369-0800 Smoking Cessation Program........ 514-934-1934, x32503 4505 Notre-Dame Street. W. alzheimer.ca/en/montreal mcgill.ca/respdiv/clinical-services/smoking AQDC Chronic Pain Support English Group.....514-355-4198 The Low Vision Self-Help Association (Pointe Claire) Arthritis Society............................................. 514-846-8840 ........................................................................... 514-697-3852 380 Saint-Antoine Street W., Suite #3120. arthrite.ca Thyroid Foundation of Canada.............. 1-800-267-8822 Canadian Celiac Association................... 1-800-363-7296 U of M School of Optometry....................... 514-343-6471 celiac.ca 3744 Jean Brillant. opto.umontreal.ca Canadian Continence Foundation......... 1-800-265-9575 Women’s Health Centre............................... 514-270-6110 Canadian Hemophilia Society..................... 514-848-0666 3401 de Lorimier. csfmontreal.qc.ca 2120 Sherbrooke W., #1102. hemophilia.ca Canadian Institute for the Blind................ 514-934-4622 1260 Crescent, #201-1. cnib.ca Free ambulance transportation for 65 + Canadian Liver Foundation......................... 514-876-4170 If you are 65 or older, or if you are receiving palliative care, you are entitled to free ambulance transportation on 1000 de la Gauchetière W. #1430. liver.ca a gurney when required by your state of health. This service Chronic Pain Clinic (Jewish General Hospital) covers transportation within Quebec from your home or a ............................................................. 514-340-8222, x 4795 public place to the nearest suitable institution in the health Chronic Pain Clinic (MUHC)..................... 514-412-4448 and social services network, as determined by the care you CNIB Seeing Beyond Vision Loss.......... 1-800-563-2642 require. If you use this service, the personnel at the hospital Communicaide for Hearing Impaired Persons centre to where you are transported will certify that your .............................................................. 514-488-5552, x4500 state of health justified the use of an ambulance. 20 • MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Hotlines & Self-Help Housing Alcoholics Anonymous................................. 514-376-9230 Arnold Bennett Housing Hotline............... 514-488-0412 Al-Anon........................................................... 514-866-9803 Tenants’ advisory clinic AMI-Quebec.................................................... 514-486-1448 Association des résidences/RQRA............. 514-526-3777 Care-Ring Voice......................................... 1-866-396-2433 Quebec seniors’ housing group. rqra.qc.ca Caregivers Hotline...... 1-855-852-7786 or 514-507- 9998 CDN Tenants’ Association.......................... 514-738-0101 Caregiver Support Group (Sud-Ouest)..... 514-564-3061 Advice on landlord/tenant issues Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.................. 1-888-495-8501 FECHIMM Co-ops........................................ 514-843-6929 Centre Multi-Écoute (multilingual).......... 514-737-3604 Fédération des coopératives d’habitation intermunicipale or 811 (Info-Santé) du Montréal métropolitain. fechimm.coop Depressed Anonymous................................. 514-278-2130 OPAHQ............................................................ 514-990-8841 Divorce Care................................................... 514-457-6934 Retirement home consultations. opahq.ca Drugs, Help and Referral............................. 514-527-2626 (OPAHQ=Orientation personnes âgées Hébergement Québec) Elder Abuse Helpline......514-489-2287/ 1-888-489-2287 Régie du Logement (rental board)............. 514-873-2245 Face à Face....................................................... 514-934-4546 Info on lease laws, sublet, lease assignment. rdl.gouv.qc.ca Gamblers Anonymous.................................. 514-484-6666 Société d’habitation du Québec.............. 1-800-463-4315 Gambling Help............................................... 514-527-0140 Government agency that oversees housing programs. Groupe Harmonie......................................... 514-939-2640 habitation.gouv.qc.ca Info and Referral Centre of Greater Mtl...... 514-527-1375 Verdun Citizen’s Action Committee......... 514-362-1555 Leave Out Violence (L.O.V.E.).................... 514-938-0006 Housing and development rights. cldverdun.org McGill Centre for Loss & Bereavement.... 514-398-7058 McGill Domestic Violence Clinic............... 514-398-2686 Leisure Montreal Assault Prevention Centre......... 514-284-1212 Movement Against Rape and Incest.......... 514-278-9383 Baie d’Urfé Yacht Club................................. 514-457-3382 Narcotics Anonymous.................................. 514-249-0555 Montreal Chess and Math Association..... 514-845-8352 NDG Committee on Elder Abuse/SAVA... 514-903-3550 Lakeshore Camera Club............................... 514-630-1220 Overeaters Anonymous................................ 514-488-1812 Miniature Enthusiasts of Montreal............ 514-630-0284 Referral Helpline for Seniors...................... 514-527-1375 Urban Hikers Walking Club...514-366-9108/514-938-4910 Sexual Assault Centre of Châteauguay..... 450-699-8258 National Film Board of Canada nfb.ca...... 514-283-9000 Sexual Assault Helpline................................ 514-933-9007 Rotary Club of Westmount......................... 514-935-3344 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace....... 514-526-0789 SOS Marital Violence.......514-873-9010/1-800-363-9010 DANCING Suicide Action Montreal.............................. 514-723-4000 À la ronde Square Dancing..........................514-872-8588 Tel-Aide........................................................... 514-935-1101 NDG, 4410 West Hill, alaronde@videotron.ca West Island Crisis Centre............................ 514-684-6160 Circles & Squares Dance Club.....................450-691-4884 Pointe Claire, 225 50th Ave. Lachine World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Shall we dance, Choreographed Ballroom Dance Club The International Network for the Prevention of Elder of Montreal 3400 Connaught, Mtl W…......514-636-5065 Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Swinging Stars 45 Thornton, DDO..............450-424-9850 Nations launched this special day on June 15, 2006. Dr. Michael Wiseman DENTAL SURGEON “Gentle dental care provided with kindness and understanding.” Implants, dentures, general practice Ground level, wheelchair accessible, with FREE parking! Restorative Dentistry h Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry (McGill University) h Fellow, American Society of Geriatric Dentistry h Diplomate of Special Care Dentistry h Member Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) h Assistant Professor, McGill Faculty of Dentistry (514) 482-7273 514-481-2630 FREE DELIVERY FOR 65+ 5555 Westminster #102, Côte St. Luc MONTREAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY • 21
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