Visit to Québec
During her visit, Her Excellency helped with the lunch service.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0093-007
Partners for Life is a prevention and outreach program that aims, firstly, to teach youth, parents and school staff how to recognize the symptoms of depression. Secondly, it provides them with tools to help them refer someone in distress to the appropriate resources. This program focuses on early problem-solving for teen depression, an illness that can lead to academic failure and even suicide.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0094-003
Her Excellency attended the presentation on the Partners for Life youth program given to the students.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0094-002
Mrs. Johnston visited the École secondaire Le Sommet, where she met with school officials and the Director of the Partners for Life program to discuss the programs benefits.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0094-001
The organization serves on average 300 meals a day.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0093-011
After the lunch service, Mrs. Johnston had the opportunity to meet and talk with the organization's beneficiaries.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0093-009
Members of the AQRP presented the various projects the organization is supporting.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0092-002
Café-Rencontre helps people living with poverty and social exclusion.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0093-005
The organization also offers an after school program to help youth with their homework.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0093-004
Mrs. Johnston visited the Café-Rencontre du centre-ville and met with staff.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0093-003
Since its foundation in 1990, the AQRP has brought together individuals in Quebec and from around the world who are involved in psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0092-011
The meeting ended with an activity to introduce Her Excellency to the djembe drum.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0092-008
During the discussion with the members, Mrs. Johnston shared her views and experience in regards to the de-stigmatization of mental illness.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0092-003
Mrs. Johnston met with members of the AQRP team to learn about their mental health programs.
Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0092-001