November Newsletter

Absence & Deployment

The holidays are just around the corner! It's a time to stop, relax and reconnect with family. MFRC staff are no exception!

We'll be taking a short break for the occasion, to recharge our batteries for a strong start to the New Year!

We're going ahead and announcing the schedule for the Absence/Deployment Support Group when we return from winter break! You're invited to join us for a discovery lunch/workshop on Sunday, January 21, 2024, on the theme of creating a mandala. Emmanuelle Dupuis will be on hand to show you, step by step, how to make the skeleton of this colorful art!

Registrations must be made online via the MFRC portal before January 17 at crfmmfrcmtl.ca . You'll also find more information on the activity and programs.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your online registration, please do not hesitate to contact the MFRC psychosocial reception: SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca

If you are experiencing difficulties while our services are closed, please note that the Family Info Line is available 24/7 to guide you and answer your questions. To contact the line, call 1-800-866-4546 or e-mail FIL-LIF@cfmws.com.

For all immediate emergencies, don't hesitate to call 911.

Have a great holiday season! See you next year!

Psychosocial Counsellor
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2917
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6821
SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca

Special Care

Consent during the holidays

Remember that consent doesn’t take a break during the holidays! The holidays are a perfect time to teach your child, as well as your family and friends, about consent and mutual respect.If your child is uncomfortable giving hugs to thank someone for a gift, do not force them. There are other ways to say thank you. They can make up a funny handshake, high‑five, smile, wink, wave, blow a kiss or make a drawing/craft. For older kids, they can write a thank you note. Enjoy the holidays with mutual respect!

For any special education requests, please contact MFRC psychosocial support by email at SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca or by phone at 450‑462‑8777, extension 6821 (Saint‑Hubert) or 450‑358‑7099, extension 2917 (Saint‑Jean)

Special Care Counsellors
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2909 & #2912
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6834 & #6852

Employment & Education

SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES (ENGLISH AND FRENCH)

We’re offering our second language classes free of charge at Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Saint‑Hubert or virtually! With this offer, we want to help you develop your second language skills to make it easier for you to transition between regions.

Age: 16 years old and older as well as children 6 to 10 years old

Date: Second language classes start the week of January 15, 2024

Schedule: Depending on the groups, possibility of day or night classes

Location: Saint‑Jean Garrison, MFRC Saint‑Hubert and/or online through ZOOM

Cost: Free

Registration period: From Monday, December 4, 2023, to Sunday, December 10, 2023, on the MFRC portal.

For more information:

Employment & Education Coordinator
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #6084
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6827

Childhood & Youth

DROP‑IN DAYCARE SERVICES FOR 0‑5 YEAR OLDS

At Saint‑Jean and Saint‑Hubert, our drop‑in daycares offer activity periods for 0‑5 year olds to give parents a break or allow them to attend important appointments, for example. Our activities foster language development, independence, creativity and socialization among 0‑5 year olds.

Services as varied as your needs:

· Full‑time, temporary daycare service (for 3 months)

· Drop‑in daycare service

· Preschool workshops

· Parent‑child activities

· Etc.

Drop‑in daycare registration procedure

You can register your child(ren) aged 0‑5 for drop‑in daycare on the MFRC portal or by phone.

On the portal: Childhood (crfmmfrcmtl.ca)[RA((l/sh1]

• Download the drop‑in daycare registration form at the bottom of the childhood page.
• Fill out the form.
• Send the form to info.crfm@forces.gc.ca and indicate at which service point (Saint‑Hubert or Saint‑Jean) you would like to register your child.

By phone:

Call the childhood and youth coordinator at 450‑462‑8777, extension 6830 (Saint‑Hubert) or 450‑358‑7099, extension 7012 (Saint‑Jean).

For more information, please contact our Childhood & Youth coordinators.

Childhood & Youth Coordinators
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #7012
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6830

Events

Family activity ‑ Family camp

The MFRC Montreal Region is pleased to announce the return of family camp. It’s a great opportunity to create a family bond and meet other community members, while discovering the services offered by the MFRC.

Family camp is a chance to connect with other military families. It’s an opportunity to meet, talk to and create new relationships with other families who are part of the community. We invite you and your family to one of the most beautiful places in Quebec to take part in winter activities all weekend long. You must register each family member on our portal.

The spaces and the number of rooms are limited for this activity. Depending on the number of rooms remaining when you register, we may be unable to accommodate your family. Your registration will be confirmed on January 19, 2024, once the rooms have been assigned.

AGE: Military members, veterans, spouses and their children

DATE: February 9, 10 and 11, 2024

Location: Centre de Plein Air le P'Tit Bonheur, 1721 Chemin du Lac Quenouille, Lac-Supérieur

COST: Free

REGISTRATION PERIOD:From November 26, 2023, to January 26, 2024

Community integration agent | Family connections
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #6654
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6806

Community Integration

International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day is a global celebration of volunteers that takes place each year on December 5. The MFRC Montreal Region would like to take this opportunity to highlight the work accomplished by all of our volunteers working in the community.

A special thanks to the volunteers involved with the MFRC. Your commitment is essential to our organization and contributes to the magnificence of our community.

To join our team of energetic volunteers, please contact one of our community integration officers.

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you for staying involved!

For more information, please contact one of our Community Integration Officers.

Community integration officers
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2915 & #5059
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6835

Youth community integration

Gateway Week-end for Teenagers 12-17

The date is approaching! Don't miss our youth stopover sponsored by Locked Martin. Are you between 12 and 17 years old? Come and spend a weekend at the Centre de plein air l'Estacade. Outdoor activities, themed workshops, conferences and more are on the agenda to optimize mental health!

Schedule :

- Departure Friday, January 26 at 5 p.m. from Saint-Hubert and return Sunday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m.

- Departure Friday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. from Saint-Jean and return Sunday, January 28 at 10 a.m.

Location: Centre de plein air l'Estacade

Cost: Free of charge

Registration period: Starting December 1, 2023, on the MFRC portal.

Please complete the registration form for youth activities available on the portal and send it to info.crfm@forces.gc.ca.

Youth Community Integration Centre Coordinator
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2911
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6824

Psychosocial Counsellor
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2917
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6821
SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca

Prevention, Support & Intervention

The winter solstice is coming and Christmas holidays are on the horizon!

The holidays can significantly impact mental health, both positively and negatively. The holidays can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends, participate in festive activities and relieve stress for those who take time off work. The holidays can also bring their share of stress, including financial pressure, loss and reminders of lost loved ones, as well as overindulgence.

Our team of social workers continues to offer support as needed. We would like to wish families, veterans and all of our CAF members a happy holidays.

For help during difficult times, please contact:

Psychosocial support: 450‑358‑7099, extension 2917 (Saint‑Jean) or

450‑462‑8777, extension 6821 (Saint‑Hubert)

Email: SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.caPsychosocial Counsellor

Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2917
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6821
svcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca

Veteran Family Program

The winter solstice is coming and Christmas holidays are on the horizon!

The holidays can significantly impact mental health, both positively and negatively. The holidays can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends, participate in festive activities and relieve stress for those who take time off work. The holidays can also bring their share of stress, including financial pressure, loss and reminders of lost loved ones, as well as overindulgence.

Our team of social workers continues to offer support as needed. We would like to wish families, veterans and all of our CAF members a happy holidays.

For help during difficult times, please contact:

Psychosocial support: 450‑358‑7099, extension 2917 (Saint‑Jean) or

450‑462‑8777, extension 6821 (Saint‑Hubert)

Email: SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca

Veterans Family Program Coordinator
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #2910
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6816

Outreach services

Mugs and Mingle Support: To assist with integration into the military lifestyle

An evening where members of recruits’ families can get together to chat, support each other as new members of the community, and learn more about the military way of life. Bilingual workshops.

AGE:Military family and next of kin

DATES:

· Wednesday, December 6, 2023

TIME:6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:Saint-Jean MFRC

COST:Free

REGISTRATION PERIODS:

From one month in advance until the Monday before the activity, on the MFRC portal. A minimum number of people is required

Outreach Promotion officers
Saint-Jean : 450 358-7099 #7712 & #2368
Saint-Hubert : 450 462-8777 #6804 & #6833
SvcPersPromotionCRFM@forces.gc.ca

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