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The Social Reintegration Service Espadrille facilitates social reintegration by helping its clientele developing new social skills, greater autonomy and, consequently, a more appropriate life stability.
The services provided at the Downtown YMCA and in correctional facilities in Montreal and Rivière-des-Prairies are offered in French and English.
Individuals with prior infractions committed on a minor (i.e.: pedophilia)
Our services aim to provide assistance to individuals taking the necessary steps to reintegrate the community. Community service officers are available to cater to the different needs, including:
Themes: Frustration management, grieving and addiction, efficient communication
Themes: My relationship and I, My parental skills and I, Myself and I
Themes: Managing downs, stress management, cycles of addiction, problem solving, communication, optimal euphoria
Program for individuals with issues of anger management and conflict resolution.
La Boussole is an employment service providing personalized assistance to adult offenders to facilitate their socio-professional development, fulfilment and stability.
We aim to develop alternatives and skills for the successful journey and progress of the participant.
La Boussole provides free services in French and English since 1985.
Continuous admission service, minimal waiting time
Information sessions take place every Tuesday at 1:30 pm, Wednesday at 1:30 pm and Thursday at 10 am. It is strongly recommended to call to book an appointment.
The Compensatory Work program gives citizens who are unable to pay their fines the opportunity to get involved in the community while working off their debt.
Participants perform different kinds of tasks for free for one of the program’s partners.
Non-profit, para-municipal and para-governmental organizations that can welcome and assist participants referred by the YMCA, and offer them work hours suited to their capacity.
From Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
The Resources Café is a room reserved for participants of the different reintegration services of Downtown YMCA. It is a location where participants can undertake their journey of social and community (re) integration. The Resources Café can be used to search for housing, lodging, a job, food aid, detoxication, etc.
It is equipped with computers, fax machines, phones, printers, job search postings and a resource directory.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm
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