Here you’ll find resources to help make sense of this global crisis, assist you in getting necessary information in English, as well as ideas for maintaining your quality of life.

General Information About COVID-19 in the Mauricie Centre-du-Québec

Consult the CIUSSS-MCQ’s COVID-19 English page to find general information, including current regional health measures, alert levels and case statistics.

Testing and Vaccination

COVID-19 testing is now conducted by appointment only and is reserved for certain clienteles only. The population is asked to use the rapid tests at home when presenting COVID-19 symptoms. Consult this CIUSSS page in English for details on how is eligible for the PCR testing in the screening clinics. Click here for details on how and where to get vaccinated.

COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

For more information on the vaccines you can visit the Government of Canada website.

NEW Resources - COVID-19 vaccines for children

Fact Sheet - Get the facts: Vaccinating children against COVID-19

Ask the Expert videos - Medical experts answer common questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11 years old:

o   What are the benefits of vaccinating my child against COVID-19?

o   How are children’s COVID-19 vaccines monitored for safety and side effects? 

o   My child turns 12 soon. Should they wait to receive the dose for ages 12 and up?

Vaccine Passport / QR Code

The COVID-19 vaccination passport is no longer required in the province of Quebec in order to gain admittance to certain venues or engage in certain non-essential activities. Vaccination proof is still required for traveling internationally. See the Government of Canada’s website for more details. Haven’t gotten your vaccination proof yet? Click here to apply for your vaccine passport/QR code proof of vaccination.

You may also get your proof sent to you by post by calling 1-877-644-4545 and selecting the “preuve de vaccination” option. This line can also provide support if you are having difficulty receiving or downloading the proof of vaccination. The service is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Official Health Ministry Publications and Resources

COVID-19: An Action Plan For the Second Wave
General COVID-19 Guidelines for Québec
Essential Services and Commercial Activities Still Open Around the Province (Updated)
Glossary on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guidelines on Federal Support and Assistance Programs (PDF)
Finance Ministry List of Government Measures in Response to COVID-19 (PDF)

Caring for Yourself and Others
Measures for Caregivers in CHSLDs (PDF)
COVID-19: Caring for a Quarantined Child
Self-Care Guide (PDF)
Informal Caregiver’s Guide to COVID-19 (PDF)
How to Wear a Face Covering (PDF)
Decision Fact Sheet: What to do if you have symptoms (PDF)
Walking: For Your Health! A Guide to Getting Started (A CASE Courtesy Translation) (PDF)

Parents and Families
La Liberté Sciences Mag Junior, “Together Against the Coronas!” (PDF)
School: How Important is Homework during a Pandemic?
COVID-19: Coming Home with a Newborn
How to Properly Wear a Mask (PDF)
Hand Washing in 5 Steps (PDF)
Mat – A World of Answers (Video)
Audrey – A World of Answers (Video)
Childhood Milestone Certificates
Protecting Against Child Negligence During COVID-19 (PDF)
Bereavement and Grief During COVID-19 (PDF)
Bereavement in Children & Teens (PDF)
Breastfeeding During the Pandemic: Guide for Parents (PDF)
Breastfeeding for Mothers with COVID-19 (PDF)

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Healthy Child Development Resources Available for the Healthy Early Years Program
Health Promotion Resources Developed at PHAC
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Safe Sleep for Your Baby - Brochure
Safe Sleep for Your Baby - Video
10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby
Ten Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding: A Practical Workbook for Community-based Programs
Nobody’s Perfect Pamphlet
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Tip Sheets
Health Inequalities Data Tool
Powerpoint

Provincial Transitional Plan for Reopening Childcare Services
Letter to Parents from the Minister of Families (PDF)
Summary of Plan to Gradually Reopen Childcare Services (PDF)
For Parents Using the Childcare Services Network (PDF)

Reminder of Good Health Practices for Childcare Facilities (PDF)
Reminder of Good Health Practices for Home Childcare Providers (PDF)

Letter to Educators from the Minister of Families (PDF)
For Home Childcare Providers (PDF)
For Managers of the Home Childcare Provider Coordinating Offices (PDF)
For Directors of Childcare Centres (CPE) and Subsidized Daycares (PDF)
For Directors of Non-subsidized Daycares (PDF)

Mental Health
Taking Our Psychological Vital Signs (PDF)
Organizing Your Telework (PDF)
Stay in Contact Virtually (PDF)
Stay Informed (PDF)

Essential Services
211 Grand Montréal
211 Grand Montreal is a free helpline and web service that connects you to community and social services of Greater Montreal - in over 200 languages. This information and referral service is available 7 days a week, from 8 am to 6 pm, 365 days a year, which will eventually be open 24 hours a day.

For immediate assistance, call 2-1-1.

To reach the 211 outside of Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Montréal, Montérégie and Outaouais), call 1 844 387-3598.

Accessing Government Aid
A Plain Language Guide
A Carleton University professor has created a plain language guide to help those trying to access government programs in the time of coronavirus. The document gives straightforward instructions on how to apply for aid such as Employment Insurance, Caregiver Benefits, rent subsidies, and more. She answers questions such as: “I’m self-employed. What benefits can I get?” and “I am at home because my kids cannot go to school or daycare. I need money to make ends meet.”

Health and Wellness During Confinement
Vaccination Against the Flu
As of October 13th, you can make an appointment for a flu shot online at ciussmcq.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-802-0460. Click the blue link above for more information.

Ami-Québec
The nonprofit mental health and wellness centre has made many of its free resources, counselling and workshops available through telephone or online. Click the blue link above to see what’s on offer in the coming weeks.

Priorité Parents
The Fédération Québécoise des Organismes Communautaires Familles (FQOCF) has launched a new project called Priorité Parents. This is a free virtual service dedicated to help parents who want to get sustained short-term or medium-term personalized support in English or in French. The Priorité Parents staff help define the parents’ needs and connects other partner organizations according to the services required.

Resource Hub: Mental Health and Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A collection of helpful resources from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Coping for Kids
Explaining the Virus to Your Children: An Illustrated Guide (PDF)
A colourful, kid-friendly booklet for breaking down the novel coronavirus for children.