Community Resources For Women
Please note that some of the websites below are French only, but services are bilingual.
Crisis & Non-Crisis Support Services
Info-Santé – A free service available 24/7 to answer any questions regarding your physical health or that of a family member. You will be connected to a nurse who will give you advice and who can direct you to the proper service. Dial 811, Option #1
Info-Social – A free service available 24/7. You will be connected to a social worker who will evaluate the situation and direct you to the appropriate psychosocial service. Dial 811, Option #2
S.O.S. Conjugal Violence
1-800-363-9010
Abused Women’s Helpline (L’Entourelle)
819-683-2709
lentourelle@bellnet.ca
Conseil du Statut de la Femme
819-772-3022
Crime Victims Assistance Centre
Centre d’aide aux victimes d’actes criminels (CAVAC)
819-778-3555 or toll-free 1-800-331-2311
info@cavacoutaouais.ca.
Shelters
Autre Chez-Soi
Gatineau (Aylmer), QC
819-685-0006
Haltes-Femmes Hautes-Gatineau
Maniwaki, QC
819-449-8520
L’Entour Elle
Fort-Coulonge, QC
819-683-2709
Maison d’Hébergement pour Elles des Deux Vallées
Gatineau (Buckingham), QC
Maison Libère-Elles
Chelsea, QC
819-827-4044
admin@maisonlibere-elles.ca
Maison Unies-Vers-Femmes
Gatineau, QC
819-568-4710
Le Centre Mechtilde
Gatineau (Hull), QC
819-777-2952
Support Groups For Women
These groups offer a wide range of activities and may also offer some counselling.
Centre Actu-Elle
Gatineau (Buckingham), QC
819-986-9713
C.A.L.A.S. (24hrs) Sexual Abuse
Gatineau (Hull), QC calas@naf.ca
819-771-1773 or 819-771-6233
Clinique des Femmes de l’Outaouais
(Family planning and pregnancy counselling)
Gatineau (Hull), QC
819-778-2055
Espoir Rosalie (for young pregnant mothers)
Gatineau, QC
819-243-7663
Groupe Entre-Femmes de l’Outaouais
Gatineau (Hull), QC
819-776-3694
La Lèche (for breastfeeding mothers)
Resources for Immigrant Women
Accompagnement des Femmes immigrantes de l’Outaouais (AFIO)
109, rue Wright, unité 9, Gatineau, Qc, J8X 2G7
819-776-6764
info@afio.ca
Acceuil Parrainage Outaouais (APO)
124, rue Jeanne d’Arc Gatineau, Qc, J8Y 2H7
819-777-2960
direction@apo-qc.org
International Women’s Day
Every year, Connexions joins the global chorus on International Women’s Day as we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women! We can all help forge a gender equal world by celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness against bias & taking action for equality. Let’s do our bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding by focusing our attention on areas requiring further action.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence.
