Community associations and organizations

ACEF (Association coopérative d’économie familiale)

ACEF is a non-profit, non-governmental community organization that specializes in budgeting, credit and consumer services.

Alcoholics Anonymous are self-help groups that help people who want to overcome their dependence on alcohol, whether chronic or occasional.

Two or three people in a car means that there are two or three fewer cars on the road: a helping hand for the environment.

If we take responsibility for our own learning, we can really take control of our living conditions.

CLSCs are public organizations that provide front-line services in health and assistance. Here is a list of some of the CLSCs in Montréal.

Montréal’s community centres provide you with access to a host of activities and services offered in your neighbourhood.

Community daycares foster the overall development of children and help them to acquire social skills, language and much more.

List of various organizations that provide food aid services as well as second-hand shops (clothing and furniture).

Legal aid is an important means for making justice more accessible to citizens who are less well off.

Are you having problems with your landlord? Consult the list of housing committees provided on this site.

This publication is a tool for supporting solidarity-based production and consumption.

When you need a helping hand, Montréal’s shelters can offer a roof over your head and support.

To get anonymous and confidential help, we can refer you to many organizations, including the following:

If you would like to give graciously and generously of your time to the community, we can refer you to these two sites:

Do you need advice, help or just some support from other women? You may find these sites useful.

There are many youth shelters across the island of Montréal. Here is a list of some of them.