Fondation Jean Lapointe
The Fondation Jean Lapointe is a Canadian nonprofit organization (Registration Number: 891725442RR0001) dedicated to supporting addiction prevention and treatment initiatives. Founded to address substance use disorders and related dependencies, it focuses on funding programs that educate youth, assist families, and improve intervention practices.

Mission and Activities

The foundation emphasizes early intervention through school-based prevention campaigns, targeting adolescents with educational programs on alcohol, drug use, and other risk behaviors. Its outreach includes annual workshops for over 48,000 first-year high school students and additional sessions for 45,000 older adolescents[1]. For families and individuals affected by addiction, the foundation funds treatment programs and support services, directly aiding approximately 200 households annually[1].

A key initiative is its collaboration with academic institutions, such as the Fonds de bourse Jean Lapointe at Université de Sherbrooke, which provides graduate-level scholarships for addiction intervention research. Since 2007, this fund has awarded over $160,000 to 62 recipients[4].

Funding and Impact

The foundation operates on a donor-driven model, advocating that every $10 invested in prevention saves $100 in social costs[1]. Its efforts are closely tied to Maison Jean Lapointe, a treatment center offering rehabilitation programs and prevention strategies developed through evidence-based practices[2][3].

Historical Context

Established in the early 1980s alongside Maison Jean Lapointe, the foundation derives its name from Jean Lapointe (1935–2022), a Canadian actor, senator, and addiction recovery advocate who emphasized compassionate care for affected individuals[2][3].