Transition Program
Indigenous program
A First Nation Status Card may be required to access this program.
An Inuit beneficiary card (N Number) may be required to access this program.
A Métis Citizenship Card may be required to access this program.
PAQ has 15 transition apartment studios for men and women. Tenants are provided with access to a full-time psychosocial worker. This program is reserved for individuals aged 18 and over.
Governed by a set of protocols that promote safety and harmony between residents and those around them, transition rooms offer lease contracts from three months to three years. In transition, an intervention style that is culturally adapted to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples is used. Our intervention worker works closely with the residents to prevent a return to homelessness and supports members towards developing better stability in their lives on a short-term, midterm, and long-term basis.
Please note that alcohol and drugs are not permitted in this program.
By participating in this program, you will also have access to:
- Cultural activities and workshops
- Hygiene items, showers and laundry facilities
- Mailbox
- Elder’s support
- Listening and referrals
- Support with ID’s and Indigenous identification documents
- Legal support, restorative justice and housing rights
- Help with job search, return to school and financial support procedures
The INDex was created to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal in finding relevant and up-to-date information on services that were created specifically for them. Our goal is to promote cultural safety and community connectedness.
If you are an Indigenous person living, moving to or visiting Tiohtià:ke, the INDex can support you in your steps!
Need help now?
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1 855-242-3310