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Day Centre

Day Centre provides various services and programs to help at-risk youth that are adapted to their needs, goals and personal pace.

The Day Centre offers:

  • Full and balanced meals, from Monday to Friday, starting at 12 p.m.
  • Clothing, personal hygiene products, blankets, towels and non-perishable food at our depot of donated material goods.
  • Medical and psychological healthcare with our nurse and psychologists.
  • Reintegration and job training programs to help find and secure employment.
  • Our on-site school, the Emmett Johns School, offers youth the chance to complete their secondary education in a supportive and adapted environment. We also offer a scholarship fund to support youth who wish to continue their education.
  • Legal advice to inform young people of their rights and help them with legal resolutions and inquiries.
  • Diverse workshops: Music and art programs, yoga classes, sporting activities, dog training, etc.

Day Centre address and contact information

Address

1662, rue Ontario Est
Montreal, Quebec H2L 1S7

Phone

514 526-7677

Toll-free

1 888 520-7677

The Day Centre is open five days a week, Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To access services, please visit the Day Centre directly or contact us for more information.

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