Home | Action Centre | Members | Foundation | Fundraising Events | Reports/ Fact Sheet | Partners / Network | Press / Media Archive | Contact     Version française  

The Only Bilingual Day Centre in Montréal for those Living with Multiple Disabilities

 
 
About Us  |  Mission/Vision  |  Programmes  |  Demographics  |  History  |  Board of Directors  |  Reports/Fact Sheet  |  Partners/Network |  Press/Media
 
 



 
 Partners / Network
 
 
Action Centre is most grateful for the enduring support, assistance and guidance we receive from our expansive universe of support.
Aside from our dedicated staff, generous donors and committed volunteers and teachers,
Action Centre’s principal advocates contribute as follows:


 
     
 
 
Founding Partner
Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre

CLRC is committed to making rehabilitation the art of exploring possibilities for its clients by:

1 Providing clinical services
2 Offering academic instruction at the college and university levels
3 Pursuing applied research.
 
 
The Argyle Institute

Founded in 1982, The Argyle Institute (of Human Relations) is a charitable, non-profit organization with a longstanding commitment to the emotional well-being of Montrealers.

They provide:
1 Sliding fee psychotherapy services to the community
2 Continuing education to mental health professionals
3 A range of educational services to the community at large.
 
 
MUHC McGill University Health Centre

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), located in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the most comprehensive university health centres in North America. Affiliated with McGill University, MUHC consists of:

Montreal Children’s Hospital
Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal Chest Institute
Montreal General Hospital
Montreal Neurological Hospital
Lachine Hospital (Camille-Lefebvre Pavillon)

 
 
Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business

The MBA Community Service Initiative (MBA CSI) encourages and promotes community service and links the resources of the JMSB at Concordia University with the needs of communities, organizations, small businesses, institutions and industries.

 
 
GIV3 – Dare to Care

GIV3 is about encouraging Canadians to give 3% of income and volunteering 3 hours a month to charitable causes. We don’t have to be rich to make a difference. Collectively, we have the power to help save lives, feed the hungry, support the elderly, look after the needy, and do so much more. We can each make a difference.

 
 
The Montréal Neurological Hospital/ My ToolBox Program

My Tool Box is a free 6-week program for patients with chronic disease, designed to teach people the skills they need to live well with chronic health conditions. This fun, practical and interactive program emphasizes coping strategies, practical skills and the building blocks for better self care.

 
 
CREP (Centre de Ressources Éducatives et pédagogique)
(part of CSDM Commission scolaire de Montréal)

Le Centre de ressources éducatives et pédagogiques (CREP) is an Educational and Teaching Resource Centre for adult education in the Montreal School Board (CSDM), offering a pioneering model of intervention in this area. The CREP supports the vision of CSDM to be fully integrated into the community, but as an adjunct of being close to people.

 
 
LBPSB Lester B. Pearson School Board

The largest English School Board in Quebec, LBPSB stretches from Verdun (including Nun's Island) in the east, to Hudson and St. Lazare in the west.

 
 
Centre Lisette Dupras

The Lisette-Dupras Centre is part of a network of rehabilitation centers for those living with intellectual disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders (CRDITED).

 
 
Emploi Québec – Subvention Salariale

Action Centre provides work opportunities and re-training for people who have been unemployed for an extended period of time.
 
 
Emploi d’été Canada (Service Canada)

Provides 2 student teachers as Summer replacements

 
 
Correctional Service Canada

Former convicts in transition are able to perform their required community service at the Action Centre as Caretakers and cleaners (2 per year, for 6 month terms)

 
 
CDI College

Students becoming Health Assistants and Nursing Care Aides rotate through the Action Centre as interns relating to and supporting persons living with disabilities. (10 days/ month)

 
 
McGill University Outreach Program/ Dentistry

McGill Dentistry students set up a mobile clinic at the Centre for check-ups and cleanings

 
 
 
Nutri Centre / Eco-Garden

A LaSalle Community initiative, in collaboration with Nutri-Centre: Members plant and manage a nearby herb and vegetable garden, culminating in a Harvest Party salad party in late summer

 
 
CEGEP de Vieux Montréal
École des Métier de Faubourgs
École Cavalier

Students are offered internships, relating to persons living with disabilities

 
 

 
 
AlterGo

A Companion Program to assist our members in enjoying and participating in leisure activities

 
 
 
© 2011 Action Centre Foundation. All Rights Reserved.