Health and Social Services in English, Referrals

08/09/2026

💙 Stroke Awareness: Know the Signs, Save a Life

Recognizing the signs of a stroke quickly can make a life-changing difference.

Stroke risk increases with age, making awareness especially important for older adults, families, and caregivers. 👵🧓

Remember F.A.S.T.:
✅ Face — Is there drooping on one side?
✅ Arms — Is there weakness or numbness?
✅ Speech — Is speech unclear or difficult?
✅ Time — Call for emergency help immediately.

⏱️ Every second counts. Take a moment to learn the signs and share this information with your loved ones.



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💙National Stroke Week is an important annual reminder that knowing the signs of stroke could save the life of someone you love. 👵🧓🏼

More than 2 in 3 people who have a stroke are aged 65 and over, making stroke awareness especially important for older people, their families and carers.

Remember F.A.S.T.:
✅ Face
✅ Arms
✅ Speech
✅ Time

This week, take a moment to learn the signs and share them with your family and friends, because every second counts. ⏱️

ℹ️ For more information about the signs of stroke visit the link in the comments below.

08/07/2026

📣 **Do you know a young caregiver in Laval?**

Help us better recognize, understand, and support young people who provide care for a loved one.

💙 You can make a real difference by completing this survey or sharing it within your network. Your responses will help develop services that better meet the needs of young caregivers in Laval.

📝 **Take the survey today:**
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx...

📢 Please share this post. Together, we can help identify young caregivers and ensure they receive the support they deserve.

08/06/2026

🗣️ Language matters when it comes to healthcare access

Being able to communicate in a language you understand is essential—especially when discussing mental health, personal experiences, and accessing support services.

Language barriers can affect how individuals express their needs, understand their care options, and build trusting relationships with healthcare providers.

This important message from the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) highlights why language must be recognized as an important part of health equity and inclusive care in Quebec.

📖 Read their recommendations on building more accessible and inclusive mental health, homelessness, and addiction services:
https://chssn.org/.../language-as-a-determinant-of...

💙 Need help navigating health and social services? AGAPE is here to support you.

📞 Contact AGAPE’s Health & Social Services Referral Line: 438-340-2211

07/29/2026

Although not all health and social services are available in English at the CISSS de Laval, an Access Program has been developed and officially adopted to identify key services that are made available in English, for English-speaking service users.

07/16/2026

📢 Need to renew your RAMQ Health Card?

Keeping your health card up to date ensures you continue to have access to covered healthcare services when you need them.

Our infographic walks you through the renewal process—from checking your renewal notice to receiving your new card in the mail.

💡 Remember: If your health card expires, you may have to pay for covered healthcare services and request reimbursement after your card has been renewed.

💙 Need help navigating the process? AGAPE's Health & Social Services Referral Line is here to help connect you with the right resources.

📞 (438) 340-2211
Have questions? Leave a comment below or send us a message—we're happy to help!

07/02/2026

Stay cool and hydrated!

03/25/2026

Promptd is a platform designed to make the search for a mental health provider more human, with a focus on private clinics. It goes beyond credentials and location to consider what actually shapes a good fit: therapeutic approach, cultural understanding, communication style — and lets you filter by practical needs like language, pricing, availability, and city within the Greater Montréal Area.
For many, finding the right support is often the hardest step — and too often an overwhelming one. Tools like this feel like a step toward reducing that friction and helping people connect with care that actually meets them where they are.
Worth exploring for yourself, your networks, or the communities you support:

Browse a free directory of therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and social workers. Compare profiles, check availability, and book a session on Promptd.

03/09/2026

Looking for a family doctor? Are you on the waiting list? Once on the list you can get an appointment by calling 811 (9 for English & then option3). Or
You can go online to the Digital Primary Access Point (GAP) (https://gap.soinsvirtuels.gouv.qc.ca/en)
https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/finding-a-resource/quebec-family-doctor-finder

To be assigned a family doctor, register on the waiting list through the GAMF.

02/13/2026

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Join us for a free mental health conference in English offered by our partners

To register: https://alpabem.qc.ca/les-conferences-dalpabem/conference/feeling-anxious-learn-simple-ways-to-feel-better-every-day.html

12/12/2025