Associations, agencies and support groups
Allergies Québec
514-990-2575 / 1-800-990-2575
allergies-alimentaires.org/en/
Information, support, education and training on food allergies. Website section dedicated to newborns.
Association de parents pour l’adoption québécoise
514-990-9144
parentsadoptants.org
Promotes the adoption of children born in Québec. Support, seminars and family activities (website in French only).
Association québécoise des consultants en lactation certifiées from the IBLCE
514-990-0262
ibclc.qc.ca/en
To obtain the list of breastfeeding consultants, visit the website.
Banques alimentaires du Québec
banquesalimentaires.org/en/
Directory of food banks across Québec.
Best Start
resources.beststart.org/for-parents/
Maternal, newborn and early child development resource centre.
CAA Québec – Child car seats
caaquebec.com/en/road-safety/child-car-seat
Advice on the safe installation of child car seats.
Canadian Child Care Federation
613-729-5289 / 1-800-858-1412
cccf-fcsge.ca
Ideas on a broad range of topics of interest to families, including outings, activities, care, and tips.
Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for kids
613-526-9397
caringforkids.cps.ca
Information on children’s health.
Canadian Red Cross
1-800-363-7305
redcross.ca
Information on Red Cross prevention and first aid courses for the parents of young children and on the course for babysitters.
Centre de soutien au deuil périnatal du Center for studies and research on Family Intervention (CERIF‑Death)
1-800-567-1283 ext. 2387
cerif.uqo.ca/en/death
Support offered to parents and workers affected by perinatal loss.
Children now
514-593-4303 / 1-800-361-8453
avanttoutlesenfants.ca/home
Organization offering a wide range of services including a telephone help line, professional legal advice, a database of more than 2000 community resources and information sessions.
Clinique Parents Plus du Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau
514-527-4527
luciebruneau.qc.ca
A specialized public clinic for parents with physical disabilities. Assessments and adapted equipment to help them care independently for their baby (website in French only).
Canadian CMV Foundation
cmvcanada.com
National charity committed to preventing congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections.
Coalition des associations de consommateurs du Québec
defensedesconsommateurs.org/
Portal featuring a wide variety of personal finance information and tools (in French only).
CRP Les Relevailles de Montréal
514-640-6741
relevailles.com
Telephone support, courses, meetings, assistance at home, videotape lending and referrals (in French only).
Diabetes Québec
514-259-3422 / 1-800-361-3504
diabete.qc.ca/en/
Provincial organization that answers questions about diabetes.
Drogue : aide et référence
514-527-2626 / 1-800-265-2626
aidedrogue.ca/en/
Support, information, and referrals for persons coping with addiction throughout Québec.
Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine
editions-chu-sainte-justine.org/catalogue/english-titles.html
The hospital’s publications dealing with childhood and families listed on this site can be ordered online.
FASD - Alcohol-free pregnancy
fasd-alcoholfreepregnancy.ca/
Information and resources on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Family Service Canada
familyservicecanada.org
Organization that supports a network of organizations offering services to families.
Fédération des associations de familles monoparentales et recomposées du Québec
514-729-6666
fafmrq.org
The federation defends the rights and interests of single‑parent and blended families in Québec. Bilingual service is available in Montréal and some regions of Québec (website in French only).
Fédération du Québec pour le planning des naissances
514-866-3721
fqpn.qc.ca
This bilingual service provides information on contraception and women’s sexual health (website in French only).
Fédération québécoise des organismes communautaires Famille
450-466-2538 / 1-866-982-9990
fqocf.org
Gathers together and supports family-oriented community organizations and helps ensure that the family has a place in Québec society (in French only).
Fondation du Dr Julien
514-527-3777
fondationdrjulien.org/en
Community-based social paediatric centres that provide comprehensive support and a full range of medical care and services to children and families at risk or in vulnerable situations.
Fondation Olo
514-527-3777
fondationolo.ca/en/
Food assistance for pregnant women with low income.
Fondation Portraits d’Étincelles
1-877-346-9940
portraitsdetincelles.com/
Free photo and photo touch-up service for babies who died prior to or at birth (in French only).
Food Allergy Canada
416-785-5666 / 1-866-785-5660
foodallergycanada.ca/
Support and information for families living with allergies.
Immunize Canada
613-725-3769, ext. 122
immunize.ca
Information on vaccines and the vaccination schedule, answers common questions and lists resources.
Institut National du Portage des Enfants
inpe.ca/en/index
Non-profit organization promoting skin-to-skin practices and babywearing.
iQuitnow
1-866-527-7383
tobaccofreequebec.ca/iquitnow/
Information and support to individuals who wish to stop smoking (bilingual service).
L’accompagnateur
laccompagnateur.org
Site developed by parents of children with disabilities to help other parents in the same situation (in French only).
La Leche League
1-800-665-4324
lllc.ca
Telephone support by recognized leaders. Books and breastfeeding accessories for sale.
LGBT+ Family Coalition
514-878-7600
famillesLGBT.org
The organization advocates for the legal and social recognition of LGBT families. A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents exchanging information, sharing resources and having fun together with their children.
Lifesaving Society
514-252-3100 / 1-800-265-3093
sauvetage.qc.ca
The Lifesaving Society (Société de sauvetage) is a provincial association dedicated to preventing drowning and water‑related injuries. The Society offers a complete range of first-aid, lifesaving, resuscitation, and pleasure-craft courses.
Mamans pieuvres
1-800-361-5085
mamanspieuvres.com
Resources for future and new parents of twins and triplets (in French only).
Mouvement allaitement du Québec
mouvementallaitement.org
Your breastfeeding friendly resource (in French only).
Naître et grandir
naitreetgrandir.com/en/
Web site on children’s development and health (in French only).
Nourri-Source
514-948-9877 / 1-866-948-5160
nourri-source.org/en
Telephone support, breastfeeding support meetings, prenatal information sessions, training and information, rental and sale of breastfeeding accessories.
Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec
514-282-9123 / 1-888-232-9123
ooaq.qc.ca
Directory of Québec speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Parachute
1-888-537-7777
parachute.ca/en
Parachute wants to help Canadians reduce their risks of injury and enjoy long lives lived to the fullest.
Parents Orphelins, The Quebec Association for parents grieving from pregnancy and infant loss
514 686-4880 / 1 844 338-4522
parentsorphelins.org/en
Gathering and complimentary services for parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy. Coffee Chats, Helpline, recurring activities, Annual Candlelight Walk and external resources.
Préma-Québec
450-651-4909 / 1-888-651-4909
premaquebec.com
Québec association for premature children.
Regroupement des cuisines collectives du Québec
1-866-529-3448
rccq.org/en/
To find the nearest collective kitchen.
Relevailles Québec
418-688-3301
relevaillesquebec.com
Assistance at home, support group for post partum depression, meetings, baby massage, support (website in French only).
RePère
514-381-3511
repere.org
Assistance and support program for fathers (in French only).
Réseau des Centres de ressources périnatales du Québec
418-336-3316
rcrpq.com/english-version
Gather the CRPs of Quebec that offer services such as: prenatal classes, postnatal care (Relevailles), postpartum and perinatal bereavement support groups, breastfeeding support, and various workshops.
Réseau québécois d’accompagnantes à la naissance
naissance.ca
Information and referral centre to inform the public of services offered by members (in French only).
Serena
1-888-373-7362 / 1-866-273-7362
serena.ca
Promotes natural family planning methods. Service in French and English.
SexandU
sexandu.ca/
Questions and issues around sex and sexuality that matter most to Canadians.
Sexplique
418-624-6808
sexplique.org
Information on family planning methods and sexuality (In French only).
St. John Ambulance
1-800-706-6660
sja.ca/English/Pages/default.aspx
First aid training organization that offers training in early childhood first aid.
The Health of Canada's Children and Youth
cichprofile.ca
Devoted to child and family health and offers parents numerous publications and resources.
Today’s Parent
todaysparent.com
Parenting magazine Web site.
Union des consommateurs du Québec
514-521‑6820 / 1-888-521‑6820
uniondesconsommateurs.ca/
Québec consumer associations providing free budget consultation services (website in French only).
The authors have chosen the organizations and references mentioned in this section because of their relevance to the users of this guide. However, the list is by no means exhaustive and neither the authors of the Institut national de santé publique du Québec are in any way responsible for the contents of the references indicated.