A warm and welcoming environment connecting caregivers with local organizations offering support and resources.

Join AMI-Quebec and Vent Over Tea in the last event of our three-event series “Helping the Helpers: Tools for Caregivers”, a series aiming to empower caregivers with knowledge and resources to navigate their roles with greater confidence and mental well-being. Through interactive workshops and a supportive community, we’ll explore strategies for managing caregiving challenges, addressing mental health concerns, fostering mental wellness practices, and connecting caregivers with community resources.

This resource fair event will connect caregivers directly with local organizations offering practical resources like active listening, peer support groups, and mental wellness strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, community, or simple ways to recharge, this fair provides you with the resources to care for both others and yourself. 

🗓 Sunday, April 27, 2025
🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier, Salle Desjardins (2450 Rue Workman) – 2nd floor
🚇 Closest Metro: Lionel-Groulx
🅿️ Parking: Street-side parking

♿ The CCGV is located in a building with universal accessibility; an exterior ramp provides access to the building,elevators and adapted toilets are available on each floor.

😷 Face masks will be available.
✨Vegan food will be available.
🎟️ This event is free. You must reserve your spot on the following Eventbrite link caregiverseries03.eventbrite.com

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What should you expect?
✨ Resource bookmark & zine: A handy guide and bookmark filled with practical tools, resources, and tips to support participants in their caregiving journey.
✨ Connect with Local Organizations: Meet and connect with local organizations supporting caregivers, providing resources, counseling, and wellness programs.
✨ Active Listening Booth: Vent Over Tea volunteers trained in active listening will be available in a quiet space to offer caregivers a safe place to share and discuss their experiences. 
✨ Support Group Info & Sign-Up: Details on local support groups and workshops, including opportunities to connect with ongoing mental health services for caregivers (featuring AMI-Quebec).
✨ Event Series Recap: A brief overview on the Helping the Helpers event series, covering key insights on what it means to be a caregiver and mental wellness tools for caregivers.
✨ Snacks & Tea: Enjoy snacks and tea while connecting with others! 

Come along and take a breather, gather useful tools, and build your support network—all in a warm and welcoming environment.

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Meet your tabling organizations 💙
Friends for Mental Health, Centre Greene, Eva Marsden Center, ELAN, YWCA, Chabad Lifeline, Indigenous Health Centre, Alegoria.

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About AMI-Quebec 👥
AMI-Quebec is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy. AMI-Quebec helps family caregivers cope with mental illness in a loved one. Family includes those in the circle of support of someone living with mental illness (parents, spouses, siblings, adult children, friends, etc.) Many of our programs are open to anyone and may also be of special interest to those living with mental illnesses. For information on AMI’s free programs and services visit https://amiquebec.org/

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About Vent Over Tea ☕
Vent Over Tea is a free active listening service in FR/EN based in Montréal that connects those who need to vent with an empathetic listener in a local café or virtually. To book a vent session or for more information, visit https://ventovertea.com/

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This initiative has been made possible by the support of CHSSN and through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada.