About AMI
What we do:
AMI-Quebec Allies in Mental Health is a non-profit organization that helps families manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance, and advocacy.
Who we help:
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). We also have some programs for people living with mental illnesses themselves.
Why we do what we do:
Caregiving is often a difficult and long-term task for which family members are not necessarily prepared. We help families to cope with these difficulties by better understanding mental illness and their own situations. This helps caregivers to provide the best support to their loved one while taking care of their own well-being.
How we help families:
We have many programs and services: workshops, support groups, counselling for families, family peer support, outreach, online learning, resources, special events, and more.
Where:
Our office is in Montreal (5800 boul. Decarie, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2J5). Please make an appointment–we are not a drop in centre.
Our programs are available across Quebec by phone and internet.
When:
Our office is open Mondays-Thursdays 9am-5pm and Fridays from 9am-4pm. Many of our programs take place in the evenings.
Cost:
Our programs are free!
Please continue to explore our website for details about our programs and activities.
Questions? Call 514-486-1448 or email info@amiquebec.org.
Mission Statement
AMI-Québec, a grassroots not-for-profit organization, is committed to helping carers* manage the effects of mental illness through support, education, guidance and advocacy. By promoting understanding, we work to dispel the stigma still surrounding mental illness, thereby helping to create communities that offer new hope for meaningful lives.
Vision Statement
We envision a world that:
- Recognizes and values the critical role carers* play in helping loved ones with mental illness achieve wellness and meaningful lives,
- Provides the support and resources carers need to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities and to sustain their own health and wellness.
* Carers (proches aidants) are those in the circle of care, including family members and other significant people, who provide unpaid support to a person in need.
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