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Mental health/distress

Centre L’Escale de Jonquière

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Centre l'Escale de Jonquière offers housing and other services to people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health problems and/or psychological distress to help them regain control of their lives and continue playing an active role in the community.

418 547-3644

Website

Mental health/distress

Centre L’Escale de Saint-Félicien

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Provides a living environment and a broad range of services to people who are experiencing or have experienced mental health problems and/or psychological distress in order to help them to regain control over their lives and maintain an active role in their community.

418 679-9262

Website

Mental health/distress

Centre Le Bouscueil

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Centre Le Bouscueil provides help and support to people who are going through difficult life situations (e.g., bereavement, breakup, job loss, burnout) or living with ongoing problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).

418 275-0341

Website

Mental health/distress

Seniors

Centre Le Phare (Abord’Âge)

French

24/7

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Centre Le Phare works with Saguenay residents age 50 and over with long-term mental health problems who are more vulnerable due to aging.

418 693-9323

Website

Mental health/distress

Social and professional reintegration

Centre Le Phare (Amarrée)

French

24/7

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

A shelter for people age 18 or older with mental health problems who want to participate actively in their own recovery. Individuals must be prepared to set goals for rehabilitation and reintegration.

418 544-0045

Website

Mental health/distress

Centre Le Phare (centre de jour)

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

The day centre is for people with short- or long-term mental health problems who are seeking professional support.

418 544-9301

Website

Alcohol or drug addiction

Centre Le S.P.O.T.

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Centre le S.P.O.T. works to reduce problematic use of psychotropic drugs through prevention, information services, and public awareness. It promotes emotional, physical, and social well-being in order to avoid addiction.

418 349-8050

Indigenous peoples

Centre Mamik du Lac-Saint-Jean

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

The mission of the Mamik Center is to improve the quality of life of the Indigenous population both within their territories and in urban areas by promoting and supporting collaborative initiatives among various actors working for the community's well-being.

418-765-1202

Website

Loved ones

Mental health/distress

Centre Nelligan

French

English

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Centre Nelligan's mission is to provide support for families and friends of people with clinical symptoms of major mental health disorders. It offers a range of services to help families realize their potential. It also aims to demystify mental health disorders.

418 275-0033

Website

Loneliness and isolation

Physical health, illness, and disability

Centre Plein Vie

French

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean

Centre Plein Vie helps people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities integrate into society through social, cultural, and economic activities. It offers a day centre program, respite for families, listening and support services, and referrals for members.

418 274-3061

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