Welcome to the Worker Respite!

Welcome to the Worker's Respite!

The Worker's Respite is a shelter offering short-term stays at a low rate, designed to allow you to recharge your batteries outside of urban centers. Created and run by passionate volunteers, our organization fights poverty and exclusion by offering a wide range of support services and programs.
Support measures, which focus on social reintegration, poverty reduction, and the promotion of volunteerism:
Main objectives:
Development of behaviors that promote social and professional integration:
Target low-income individuals to facilitate their rehabilitation and integration into the labor market.
Relief for individuals experiencing stress and social exclusion: Offer support services to those suffering from difficult situations (work-related stress, single parenthood, loneliness, poverty, etc.), allowing them to recharge their batteries in a calming and welcoming environment. Volunteering Promotion: Encourage community involvement in volunteer activities by strengthening the spirit of solidarity.
Services Offered:
• Shelter and Respite: A shelter located outside urban centers to provide respite to people in difficulty.
• Support and Mutual Aid Activities: Information sessions, conferences, workshops, discussion groups, and counseling.
• Support for People Under Stress: Services aimed at supporting those affected by professional, family, or social difficulties.
Target Audience:
• Low-income individuals or those living in poverty.
• Individuals in particularly precarious situations (hospitalization, pretrial detention, or residence in public facilities).
• Individuals with mental health issues or those unable to stand trial, with specific court decisions related to their situation.
Emergency and Prevention Support Measures:
• Essential Health Care: Access to health care to aid rehabilitation.
• Specific Needs Assessment: Analysis of individuals' functional abilities to guide them toward appropriate interventions.
• Specialized Technical Assistance: Collaboration with healthcare professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, etc.) to optimize functional abilities.
• Support During Hospitalization: Assistance during a short hospitalization or for any required medical intervention.
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Our Services and Support Programs
• Accommodation and Respite Care:
A welcoming place where you can take time to recharge. • Support and Maintenance:
Information sessions, conferences, workshops, discussion groups, and counseling designed to help you overcome work-related stress, family difficulties, loneliness, or job insecurity.
• Emergency and Prevention Measures:
Reactive measures to intervene quickly when needed and prevent difficult situations from worsening.
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Our Social Integration Mission
We are committed to developing habits and attitudes that promote the social and professional integration of low-income people. We help those who, living below the poverty line, lack the resources, means, and power necessary to maintain their independence. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of people who, for various reasons, cannot fully participate in the workforce by facilitating their access to support and training services aimed at their rehabilitation.
Promoting Volunteerism and Skills Development
We value volunteer involvement and offer a structured program aimed at:
Enriching the experience of our volunteers to build a better future for our communities.
Encouraging everyone to give their best.
Providing a sustainable and effective volunteer experience, including the participation of active volunteers, unpaid interns, mid-level employees, and various partners. Furthermore, the Worker's Respite Program offers everyone the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and improve their skills in their field of study.
Conclusion:
The Worker's Respite is much more than just a place to stay; it is a comprehensive support and reintegration program designed to improve the lives of people in precarious situations. Through a variety of services and personalized support, the organization enables individuals to regain their independence and reintegrate into society in a positive way. If you are experiencing difficulties or if you would like to get involved as a volunteer, the Worker's Respite is a place of opportunity and essential support to overcome life's challenges.
We sincerely thank you for your interest in our mission.
Your contributions are essential to supporting our activities across Canada. Here are several ways you can help:
Donate by check or money order:
Please send checks or money orders made payable to the Worker's Respite to the following address:
Worker's Respite
580 Saint-Jean Street, Apt. 13
Quebec City, Quebec G1R 1P6
Donate by e-transfer:
You can make an e-transfer to the following email address: repit.travailleur@gmail.com
Make sure your financial institution supports Interac e-transfers.
Donate by direct deposit:
To make a direct deposit to our Bank of Montreal (BMO) account, please use the following information:• Institution ID: 001
• Branch Transit ID: 00373
• Account ID: 8975598
Note: The transit ID is a 5-digit code that identifies the bank branch. BMO's Institution ID is 001.
Tax Receipts:
An official tax receipt will be mailed to you, in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
For more information on donations and charities, visit:
• Canada Revenue Agency
• CanadaHelps
Support Our Mission
We gratefully accept any contributions or donations. If you would like to support us, please send your donations, checks, or money orders to the mailing address below. For any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You will receive an official tax receipt by mail, in accordance with the Canada Revenue Agency's requirements. For more information, visit:
canada.ca/charities-giving
or https://www.canadahelps.org/en/.
We welcome any form of collaboration! Our activities span across Canada.
DONATION DETAILS
Link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/15815
Contact 
Information of the Requesting Organization
Name: Worker Respite
Coordinator: Alain Dubé, President
 Email: repit.travailleur@gmail.com

 Website: https://repittravailleur.blogspot.com/
 Phone: 418-805-6607 (voicemail)

 Address:

Worker Respite
580 Saint-Jean Street, Apt. 13
Québec City, Quebec G1R 1P6