Resources
Legal
Organization Service
Black Coalition of Quebec ⋅ Free legal service. Job training for youth ages 15-30
Center for Research-Action on Race Relations ⋅ Advocacy for victims of discrimination based on race
Desta ⋅ Justice program & various other community programs
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers ⋅ Quebec Black Lawyers
Multi-Cafe ⋅ Free legal information, & social wellness advice & referral
Commission des Services Juridiques ⋅ Legal information online (Ex.Am I eligible for legal aid?)
Legal Aid Offices ⋅ Find legal services in your region
Community Legal Centre of Montreal ⋅ Legal advice & representation before the courts for free/fee.
OLS Quebec Employment and Labour Lawyers ⋅ Labour & employment legal advice at reduced price
Women’s Y of Montreal ⋅ Free legal advice, and other free community services
Educaloi ⋅ Online legal information
Commission Of Human Rights & Rights Of Youth ⋅ Rights recognized by the Charter
West Island Sexual Assault Center ⋅ Legal recourse and advocacy for sexual assault victims
Quebec Victim Advocacy Association ⋅ Links to resources that can help victims of criminal acts and those close to them
Housing/Shelter
Organization Service
Women’s Y of Montreal · Housing support
Project Genesis ⋅ Housing Rights, help with welfare,family allowance
West Island Crisis Centre ⋅ Short term housing with transitional apartment
Tracom ⋅ Short term housing, community follow up and 24hr helpline
Quebec Rental Board ⋅ Information about rental housing agreement law
Office Municipal d’Habitation de Montreal ⋅ Subsidized Housing
Multi-Cafe ⋅ Advice and referrals for poor housing conditions
Old Brewery Mission ⋅ Homeless & reintegration services
La Maison du Pere ⋅ Helping Homeless men from 25 years old and plus
Auberge Transition ⋅ Shelter for abused women
Face a Face ⋅ Housing & accompaniment
Immigration
Organization Service
Immigrant Workers Centre ⋅ Defends the rights of immigrants in their workplaces
Citizenship & Immigration Canada ⋅ Information on Citizenship & Immigration Canada
Working in Quebec- Provincial Website ⋅ Quebec’s job market, evaluation of your education, regulated trades & professions.
Living in Quebec-Provincial Website ⋅ Living in Quebec, from culture, temperature, housing, child-care
Health Insurance Card (RAMQ) ⋅ Information concerning Quebec’s health insurance plan
Health Insurance Card (RAMQ) ⋅ Register for health insurance card.
Canadian Council for Refugees ⋅ Advocate for the rights and protection of refugees and migrant in Canada
L’Hirondelle ⋅ Welcoming and Integration Services for Newcomers
Bienvenue NDG ⋅ Settlement assistance & integration for newcomers
Employment/Entrepreneurship
Organization Service
Women’s Y of Montreal · Employability services
Black Coalition of Quebec · Job training for youth ages 15-30
Desta · Employability services
Cote des Neiges Job Search Center · Employment support
Emploi Quebec · Job/internship placement, job search tools
Government of Canada · Information on Federal Taxes
Revenue Quebec · Information on provincial Income Taxes
Quebec Benefits · Information concerning financial assistance programs
Employment Insurance · Information about Employment Insurance
CNESST (Committee on Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work) · Promotes the rights and obligation in the matter of labour
Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi (Insert your municipality) · Employment services, return to school coaching , entrepreneurship
Tydale St-George Community Centre · Employment services
Education
Organization Service
Desta · Skills program, education support, tutoring, high school courses
Quebec Board of Black Educators · Academic programs, family programs, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Personal Development Program
D.E.A.L (Distance Education) · Complete high school closes to earn diploma without attending in-person class.
Educaloi · Who has access to English schools in Quebec.
Service Quebec Office · Find nearest office, to speak with an employment agent about government funded education program
Dawson College · Courses refunded by Emploi Quebec if eligible (Service Quebec Office).
LEARN · Free tutoring for students in public or private English schools in Quebec
C.A.R.I · Free tutoring service as a response to Covid-19.
Tydale St-George Community Centre · Offer educational support programs
Sun Youth · School supply distribution
Special Needs Education
English Montreal School Board · Resources, programs and classrooms
Giant Steps · School welcomes students aged 4 to 21 years old with autism spectrum disorders
Miriam Foundation · Various programs for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or neuro developmental disorders
Montreal Oral School For the Deaf · Teaches children with a hearing loss to listen and speak
Learn French
Organization Service
Yes Montreal · Re-introduction of the basic structures of French. Not for people with little French language skills. 4 weeks 75$
Maison De l’Amitie · Six week language class for all levels, regardless of your Status in Canada. 165$
Korpus Laval (website only in French) · Improve your French grammar and spelling.10 hours. 40$
Service Quebec Office · Find nearest office, to speak with an employment agent about funded language classes.
Dawson College (French description only) · Learn French verbs to improve writing. 72$ if eligible for Service Quebec program.
Dawson College (French description only) · Learn French grammar to improve writing. 72$ if eligible for Service Quebec program.
Dawson College (French description only) · Recognize syntax & grammar errors to improve writing. 90$ if eligible for Service Quebec program.
Dawson College (French description only) · Read & understand administrative text.72$ if eligible for Service Quebec program.
Cejep Limoilou (Website only in French) · French online course, independent learning(Rosetta Stone).Access to resources for 5 months.160$
Cejep Limoilou (Website only in French) · Perfect French writing skills at your own pace. 20 hrs. 120$
Learn French Government du Quebec · Free French tools & resources online for everyone.
Learn French Government du Quebec · Information for government funded French classes for immigrants.
Certificates and copies of acts (Birth, marriage, civil union, death)
http://www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/en/certificate-copy/certificate-copy.html
COVID-19
Organization Service
Covid-19 Legal Clinic · Legal clinics that are open
Covid-19 Mental Health Support · CLSC Psychosocial intake
Employment Insurance · Information concerning employment insurance & Covid-19 economic response plan
Heads and Hands · Provide free legal information & Medical clinic YPP & Social services (for youth 12-25)
List Of Pharmacies In Montreal Giving Covid-19 Vaccine – Excel Sheet
COVID-19
Organization Service
Desta · Community food program, Entrepreneurship, Employability, Education, Justice
Afrique Au Feminin · Child care, food baskets, workshops
Multi-Cafe · Food basket, referral services for people experiencing significant economic and social difficulties, & other services
The Depot · Food support, individual support & referrals
Heads and Hands · Food Pantry. Distributed on a monthly basis for those under 25 or with dependents under 25
Share The Warmth · Foster the development and success of youth, increases food security and health for all.
Sun Youth · Food bank, financial assistance, material assistance prevention/education, recreation, sports programs
Chez Doris · Service for women that provide a daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Once a month, they distribute emergency food baskets.