West Island Committee Against Elder Abuse note that there are several help lines available. If someone reading this feels that someone is managing your finances without your permission, is trying to isolate you from others, or touches you, or makes you feel uncomfortable in a way that you don’t like or are neglecting you, call: Helpline elder abuse 1- 888-489-2287; Social Info 811; CLSC Pierrefonds 514-626-2572; CLSC Lac St-Louis 514-697-4110; CLSC Dorval-Lachine 514-639-0650; Canadian Anti-Fraud 1-888-495-8501.
Compassionate friends is an international self-help group for parents of grieving children. Call the Montreal chapter at 438-257-0881.
Anonymous compulsive eaters, a 12-step recovery group for binge eaters, anorexics, and bulimics. No weighings, fees or fees. Zoom or phone meetings are taking place during the pandemic. Call 514-488-1812 or visit oamontrealenglish.org/meetings.
Volunteers
West Island Volunteer is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of volunteers, as well as organizations and community groups that require volunteer help. Call 514-457-5445 or email [email protected].
West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide / West Island Community Shares funded organization that unites those in need with volunteer advocates. Call 514-694-5850 or visit volunerwica.com.
A 73-year-old Haitian woman in Pierrefonds diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease would benefit from visits to her home. He speaks English, French, Creole and German. He would like to practice his German, go for walks and talk. She is a retired school principal and is very sociable.
An isolated 78-year-old French and Creole Pierrefonds woman would benefit from friendly visits. She likes to walk, but prefers to be accompanied due to her unstable balance. You would also like to learn basic computer skills.
A friendly gentleman in his 80s who lives in a residence in Pointe-Claire seeks the help of a volunteer who can accompany him to a local Walmart once a week. It is autonomous but uses a walker to get around.
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Reference-montrealgazette.com