Point de Rencontre Inc.

Point de Rencontre Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization based in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, specializing in addiction therapy and social reintegration services. Registered under the business number 119095271RR0001, it operates as a certified resource in the domain of substance abuse treatment and social support for individuals facing psychological, social, and dependency challenges.

Mission and Philosophy

Point de Rencontre’s mission centers on providing a safe, welcoming environment for individuals, particularly men and women in psychological or social distress, focusing on crisis intervention, internal therapy, external follow-up, and social reintegration services for people struggling with addiction. The organization emphasizes holistic well-being, believing in the transformative power of love, dignity, personal growth, and spirituality as paths to freedom and happiness. The welcoming arms of its logo symbolize unconditional acceptance, while a cross reflects its Christian dimension. The colors blue and green in the logo represent peace, hope, and calmness, supporting the organization’s therapeutic ethos[1].

Services

Point de Rencontre provides a variety of addiction-related services:

• Addiction Therapy: Both individual and group therapy sessions targeting substance use disorders.
• Social Reintegration: Programs designed to support clients in overcoming addiction’s social consequences and facilitating their re-entry into the community.
• Crisis Service and Hosting: Immediate support and accommodation for individuals in acute psychological or social distress related to addiction.
• Follow-up Services: Ongoing support to ensure sustained recovery and integration.

The organization caters primarily to adult men, including those who are judicialized or who present concurrent addiction and mental health disorders. Its therapy program lasts between 21 and 56 days, with social reintegration durations varying according to individual care plans. The approaches used include motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy[3].

Capacity and Operation

Point de Rencontre has the capacity to serve twelve individuals simultaneously, offering a 24/7 staffed environment to provide continuous support. It is certified by Quebec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services as a trusted community resource in addiction care[3].

Geographic and Social Impact

Located in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Point de Rencontre plays a vital role in the community by addressing poverty and addiction-related issues. Its combination of therapeutic and social services helps alleviate the burden of addiction and promotes recovery and social inclusion among its clientele[2][3].

Point de Rencontre Inc. remains a critical nonprofit player in Quebec’s addiction treatment landscape, emphasizing compassionate care and spiritual values as cornerstones of recovery.