“At the Mission, I got mental health care treatment, a bed to sleep in, three meals a day, medical check-ups with a nurse and, on top of it all, help … Continue reading Wayne’s Way Off the Street
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Let’s Eliminate the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Mental illness affects people of all ages and of all social backgrounds. It can take many forms, notably depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Homeless individuals, especially those who are chronically homeless, … Continue reading Let’s Eliminate the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Read moreSearching for Daniel
It’s a typical work day for Sebastien Dussault, counsellor for the Old Brewery Mission’s Suivi intensif en itinérance (SII) program.
Read moreMatthew Pearce receives Ella Amir Award for Innovations in Mental Health
On June 13, Matthew Pearce, President and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission, accepted AMI-Québec’s Ella Amir Award for Innovations in Mental Health. The award recognizes individuals or organizations for … Continue reading Matthew Pearce receives Ella Amir Award for Innovations in Mental Health
Read moreNo Person Should Fall Between the Cracks
It’s 7:30 am and Sébastien Dussault, counsellor at the Old Brewery Mission, is meeting with his colleagues on the second floor of the Mission’s J.A. De Sève Pavilion. He’s part … Continue reading No Person Should Fall Between the Cracks
Read moreFrom Business Owner to Homeless: Gaston Isn’t Giving Up
Montreal’s Villeray neighbourhood is where Gaston wants to live. He likes the tree-lined streets. But most importantly, it’s where his mother resides. “She’s getting older and, with her health problems, … Continue reading From Business Owner to Homeless: Gaston Isn’t Giving Up
Read moreWomen, Homelessness and Mental Health: How Parise is Reclaiming Her Life
At 43, Parise is ready for a change. After earning a good living as a legal assistant in some of Montreal’s most respected law offices for the last 20 years, … Continue reading Women, Homelessness and Mental Health: How Parise is Reclaiming Her Life
Read moreJimmy’s Journey
We wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy Cloutier, 38 years-old, who lost his life on January 6, 2017 in a fatal confrontation with Montreal … Continue reading Jimmy’s Journey
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