Resources
For help finding the right resource:
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, you can contact a counsellor at any time by phone, text or chat.
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Youth
Les Grands Amis du KRTB
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
This mentoring service pairs young people with adult volunteers for activities chosen on the basis of common interests as well as knowledge transfer and social and recreational activities.
418 867-5885, poste 161
WebsiteLoss of autonomy
Physical health, illness, and disability
Logis-Aide des Basques
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Logis-aide des Basques serves residents of the Basques RCM, with priority given to people with disabilities and people experiencing loss of autonomy or temporary difficulties.
418 851-2144
WebsiteFinancial problems
Moisson Kamouraska
French
English
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Moisson Kamouraska is a food bank serving 6 regional county municipalities (Montmagny, L'Islet, Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup, Témiscouata and the Basques). It distributes food directly to people by appointment and through accredited organizations.
418 371-1818
WebsiteFinancial problems
Moisson Mitis – Unité Domrémy de Mont-Joli
English
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Food bank and community kitchen.
418 775-8550
Financial problems
Moisson Rimouski-Neigette
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Moisson Rimouski-Neigette's mission is to collect food to feed as many people in need as possible.
418 722-0016
Site WebFinancial problems
Moisson Vallée Matapédia
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Food bank and community kitchen.
418 629-1331
Family caregivers
Loneliness and isolation
Loss of autonomy
Physical health, illness, and disability
Parkinson Bas-Saint-Laurent
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Parkinson Bas-Saint-Laurent provides information, referrals, and support services to people with Parkinson's disease and their families. It also supports basic and applied research.
418-722-0600
WebsiteMental health/distress
Périscope des Basques
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Périscope des Basques aims to improve quality of life for people with mental health problems through self-help, prevention, education, and advocacy. The organization also raises awareness in the region about the importance of maintaining good mental health.
418 851-3398
Loved ones
Youth
Pro-Jeune-Est Rimouski-Neigette
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Pro-Jeune-Est Rimouski-Neigette supports young people with learning disabilities and special education and social needs as well as their families with a preventive, continuous and concerted approach to improving their overall development and well-being.
418 724-3516
WebsiteLoneliness and isolation
Mental health/distress
Suicidal thoughts
Rayon de partage en santé mentale
French
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Offers services to anyone who is going through a difficult period, is feeling lonely or isolated, has lost the will to live, needs to be listened to and supported without judgement, or has spent time at an institution.
418-629-5197
Website