native friendship centre of montreal
Services
Drop-in centre for indigenous homeless people.
* Hot meals: breakfast and lunch.
* Clothing donations.
* Showers and laundry service.
* Street patrols and guidance in urban areas, blankets and needle exchange.
* Food baskets after the 15th of every month.
* Monthly community dinners.
* Youth services: Inter-Tribal youth centre, employment assistance, literacy workshops, cooking workshops.
* Information and referral.
* Telephone and Internet access.
* Emergency transportation and accompaniment for social and medical services and to shelters.
* Healthcare staff available every 2 weeks for vaccines, screening and general check-ups.
* Legal and social advocacy.
* Social and cultural activities for youth and adults.
* Support in obtaining the health insurance card for people experiencing homelessness who attend the agency and whose identity can be confirmed by the agency.
* Christmas baskets.
Details on the service offer
2024 Christmas baskets: baskets and winter activities for indigenous populations. Registration is mandatory and announced on their Facebook page or shared directly to other indigenous organizations. Christmas baskets can be picked up or delivered. 8/10/2024
Eligibility
Indigenous people, street patrol: indigenous people experiencing homelessness in downtown Montreal
Schedule
day centre: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9h30 to 16h30, Wednesday 9h00 to 20h00
Fees
none
Coverage area
Montréal Island
Languages offered
Cree, English, French, Inuktitut, Spanish
Documents required
health insurance card is not required for care
Volunteer opportunities
Yes
Categories:
Mailing address
2001 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Ville-Marie, Montréal, H2X 2T3
Toll free
1 855 499-1854
Business line
514 499-1854
Legal Status
non-profit organization
Funding
federal, provincial, municipal, foundations
Last verified on
2024-10-08