Searching for Francophones

Crisis intervention services

• free, confidential 24-hour support and crisis line for French-speaking women, victims and survivors of violence of any form
• emotional and psychological support
• security plan
• information and referral support to local, regional and provincial service providers

Promotes peace through a cultural exchange program and a family exchange program.

• possibility of exchanges with over 350 clubs in 60 countries
• international family exchange trip annually
• hosts international group for a week annually
• ways to get involved when receiving a club: housing host, day host, host of a friendship dinner or member of the organizing committee

Virtual platform distributing information on activities, programs, and services offered in French in Ottawa

• job postings for francophones
• agencies, organizations and public institutions that are members are made responsible to publish and update the information on the services and programs they offer

Legal services

• supports actions aimed at equal access to justice in French through close collaboration with other government, community and legal organizations
• provides tools to justice professionals so that they can offer their services in French
• informs and equips the general public to develop an understanding of, and capacity to participate in, the legal system in French

COVID-19 (22 Nov 2021): Shelter services and crisis helpline remain in full operation.

Francophone shelter for women victims of violence and their children

• two sites can accommodate single women and families
• emergency and temporary housing
• crisis helpline
• services for women and for children
• transitional assistance
• intervention services to counter sexual violence
• support and services for sexual assault victims
• Fem'aide: francophone support helpline

Legal clinic

COVID-19 (November 9, 2021): We are currently not meeting with people in-person. We are holding meetings by phone. Please call us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Services

• employment and work
• housing law
• income assistance
• tribunals and courts
• health and disability
• immigration law
• refugee law

Legal information

• abuse and family violence
• debt and consumer rights
• French language rights
• human rights
• criminal law
• family law
• help with lawyers and paralegals
• wills and power of attorney

Sociocultural club

Offers:

• social activities (holiday celebrations, oyster supper, etc.)
• cultural activities (theatre, improvisation, history circle, literary circles, etc.)
• games (darts, sand bags, horseshoes, billiards, and various card games)
• library and picture library

Organization that works towards the elimination of oppression experienced by women

• advocates action through cooperation between networks
• adopts action based on a feminist analysis of the social and community situation
• promotes the development of resources for French-speaking women in Ontario
• develops cooperation and communication between the various networks
• offers legal services for Francophone women dealing with violence
• offers online and in-person training for the general public and interveners
• runs awareness campaigns on violence against women

Encourages and develops research on the French-Canadian culture and society

• offers archives and publications

Facilitates community reintegration for people living with mental illness or concurrent disorders by offering housing supports in order to prevent homelessness

Responds to the needs of those who are homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless, through its partnerships with other organizations in the field of housing support and through its various housing initiatives in the City of Ottawa and in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell

Participates actively in the implementation of a range of services through its community development and research initiatives

COVID-19 (August 12, 2021): Until further notice, only essential visitors are allowed to enter and are actively screened. Those who fail the screening will not be allowed to enter. Visit the Montfort Renaissance website for up-to-date information.

Residence offering assisted living services for high-risk seniors

• Francophone environment
• private, semi-private and rooms for three with full bathroom
• staff available days, evenings, and nights
• exercise sessions
• laundry services
• accessible garden
• organized social activities
• emergency response system
• security service 24/7

Visit the Montfort Renaissance website for up-to-date information.

Foot care provided by a foot care specialist

• casic and advanced care

Foot care includes:

• care of corns
• calluses
• fungal nails
• filing and trimming of nails

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments

• volunteer drivers

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support

• bereavement support
• services can be provided at home, in hospitals, and long-term care homes

Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls

• provides companionship and reassurance

Social and recreational program

• creative development
• improvement of personal independence
• social integration
• well-being of the individual

Community support and social services for francophones

Home Support Programs

• see separate programs for details
• grocery-bus

Community Support Program

• information centre
• community dinners
• support group for caregivers
• foot care clinic
• transportation
• health and security home visits and calls
• health outings

Day Program

• day services for adults and for those living with Alzheimer's and other related dementias

Social and Recreational Program

• leisure activities
• courses
• workshops
• meetings
• outings
• virtual activities (My Remote Center)

National organization providing services in the arts

• regroups 17 theatre companies established in Francophone communities in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British-Columbia
• promotes the development of a franco-canadian theatrical scene by organizing and supporting various promotional activities

French theater

• works with our four resident theatre companies : Vox Théâtre, Théâtre La Vieille 17, Théâtre La Catapulte and Théâtre du Trillium

Provincial organization that serves its membership

• contributes to the development of the Franco-Ontarian artistic and cultural community
• regroups seven sectors of activity and acts as a forum for dialogue between the the cultural and artistic contributors of the province for the collective development of Franco-Ontarian culture
• ensures action of financing the arts and Franco-Ontarian culture, of the status of artists and of the language-culture-education link

National organization that

• promotes artistic and cultural expression of Francophone and Acadian communities
• includes representatives from seven national groups in theater, literature, song and music, media arts and visual arts
• these organizations promote cultural and artistic development in the eleven provinces and territories of Canada

Advances French expression and contributes to the development of the full potential of Francophone youth

• main player in Franco-Canadian youth

Cultural francophone association who spreads awareness about the cultural products of its members (actors, composers, performers), who helps to distribute cultural products, and to help Francophone music in Ontario and western Canada bloom.

Members can get information on:

• Loans, bursaries, programs offered by certain organizations
• Song and music contests
• New market releases
• Training
• Contact persons in many organizations and companies
• Artists
• Production labels and studios

Members also benefit from referrals when individuals are inquiring about musicians to contact.