Abri de la Rive-Sud

Abri de la Rive-Sud is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity (Business Registration Number: 889903324RR0001) based in Longueuil, Quebec. It provides emergency and short-term housing and comprehensive support services to homeless adults, aiming to help them exit homelessness and reintegrate into society.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Abri de la Rive-Sud is to welcome, shelter, support, and refer homeless women and men to assist them in overcoming homelessness. The organization focuses on respecting the dignity of each person and embracing diversity, serving individuals facing multiple challenges including poly-substance abuse, social exclusion, isolation, compulsive behaviors, and physical or mental health issues.

Services

Abri de la Rive-Sud offers a range of services designed to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of homeless individuals aged 18 and over, including:

• Emergency and short-term housing with a capacity of 30 single rooms, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Day services providing access to the internet, phone lines, showers, and clothes exchange.
• Needle exchange program to promote harm reduction.
• Postal service with access to PO boxes.
• Support, referrals, and assistance with administrative procedures, housing searches, and employment.
• A welcoming daytime environment open Monday through Friday with specified hours.
• Volunteer opportunities to support the organization’s mission.

All services are provided free of charge and are accessible to eligible individuals after a mandatory phone interview. Due to current capacity limitations, the organization is not accepting new applicants on its waiting list but will contact those already registered when spots become available[1][2][5].

Funding and Partnerships

Abri de la Rive-Sud receives support from local and regional partners including Centraide du Grand Montréal, which allocated funding for its 2024-2025 fiscal year. The organization is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity, ensuring compliance with federal charitable regulations[2][3].

Values

The organization operates grounded in values of respect, dignity, openness to differences, and a commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for its clientele.

Community Involvement

Abri de la Rive-Sud actively seeks volunteers to support its services and mission. It emphasizes the importance of community participation in creating a comprehensive team that can deliver quality care and assistance to people experiencing homelessness.

Abri de la Rive-Sud continues to play a crucial role in the Montérégie region by addressing the immediate shelter needs and offering pathways out of homelessness through supportive programs and community engagement[1][2][5].