The Rivage
A housing and guidance service aiming to keep men aged 18 and over in the community who have severe and persistent mental health issues.
What we offer
Established in 1999, The Rivage is a housing and guidance service aiming to keep men aged 18 and over in the community who have severe and persistent mental health issues. These problems have been diagnosed by competent medical entities. The Rivage strives to break the continuous cycle of these men between the hospital and the street. The Rivage's mission is to promote the integration and participation of these men from a civic perspective. Individualized follow-ups, facilitating access to resources, are offered while respecting the individual's needs. The focus is on demystifying mental health, reclaiming personal power, and housing support.
Clientele characteristics
The clientele concerned are men with mental health problems. For them, The Rivage is an option that enables them to remain stable outside the hospital environment.
The Rivage's clientele has several key characteristics:
- Men who are disaffiliated, often without a network or resources
- Those who have experienced multiple hospitalizations
- Those suffering from substance-related disorders
- Those in need of support for their autonomy
Admission
Admission to The Rivage requires a referral from a hospital center or another community institution, provided the individual benefits from external follow-up.
For more information or to discuss options:
- montrealbooth.info@armeedusalut.ca
- Admission Cell: 514-265-6164
The Intervention Team
A team of psycholosocial workers closely collaborates with specialized mental health care teams.
Approaches Recommended at The Rivage
The systemic approach is favored at The Rivage, promoting multidisciplinary work with the resident's team, their family, and all systems contributing to their well-being. The Rivage promotes self-esteem, individual skill development, while encouraging collective and transformative social action. The recovery approach is also advocated, emphasizing residents' strengths rather than their limitations.
Our goals
The Rivage team ensures that residents maintain and develop their autonomy while improving their personal situation at their own pace by providing support:
- helping men maintain their health stability
- encouraging men to meet their needs
Activities
A selection of activities are organized based on the residents' preferences and interests. We prioritize interactions through daily exchanges between the staff and residents within their living environment, incorporating internal activities such as residents' birthdays, movie nights, as well as other external activities.
Some examples of activities that may be included:
- Internal opportunities such as music classes, art therapy, table games and more.
- Excursions such as museums, park outings including sports, games and barbeques, event celebrations, and more.