{"id":112789,"date":"2021-08-20T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbaf.ulaval.ca\/?page_id=112789"},"modified":"2025-10-20T16:02:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T20:02:55","slug":"assistance-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bbaf.ulaval.ca\/en\/my-finances\/assistance-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistance resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><a href=\"#food-assistance\">Food assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#used-goods\">Used goods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#psychological-assistance\">Psychological assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><a href=\"#financial-references\">Financial references<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"food-assistance\"><\/a>Food assistance<\/h2>\n<h3>La Table du Pain (Universit\u00e9 Laval)<\/h3>\n<p>Having trouble meeting your nutritional needs? We invite you to consult the information on the weekly food distribution organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbaf.ulaval.ca\/nouvelles\/la-table-du-pain\/\">La Table du Pain<\/a> and to sign up for it.<\/p>\n<h3>Frigo-Partage (Universit\u00e9 Laval)<\/h3>\n<p>The Frigo-Partage project is a student initiative that aims to reduce food waste and food insecurity within the university community by allowing everyone to drop off or pick up food that might otherwise be thrown away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cadeul.com\/services\/frigo-partage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Page<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>La Bouch\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9reuse<\/h3>\n<p>Every Thursday, La Bouch\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9reuse distributes nearly 1,600 grocery baskets at a cost of $2 each.<br \/>\nThree services are offered: a food bank, a thrift store, and a community grocery store.<\/p>\n<p>418 648-8588<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/laboucheegenereuse.ca\/nos-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>La Baratte<\/h3>\n<p>La Baratte offers delicious, healthy and balanced frozen meals at affordable prices. Delivery is free.<\/p>\n<p>418 527-1173<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/labaratte.ca\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Food Banks of Quebec<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/banquesalimentaires.org\/ou-trouver-de-laide-alimentaire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interactive map<\/a> to find a food bank near you.<\/p>\n<h3>Le Mieux-\u00catre des Immigrants<\/h3>\n<p>Le Mieux-\u00catre des Immigrants is a place to help, learn and meet people.<\/p>\n<p>418 527-0177<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/meiquebec.org\/le-depannage-alimentaire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"used-goods\"><\/a>Used goods<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"qrShPb pXs6bb PZPZlf q8U8x aTI8gc hNKfZe\" data-dtype=\"d3ifr\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjY6ZHE5IKEAxUbmYkEHVw_BVAQ3B0oAHoECE0QAQ\">Ecostore &#8211; YWCA thrift store<\/h3>\n<p>A not-for-profit organization that offers a wide selection of clothing, accessories, books and children\u2019s items at low prices<\/p>\n<p>855, Holland Avenue<br \/>\nQu\u00e9bec &#8211; G1S 3S5<br \/>\n418 683-2155<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ywcaquebec.qc.ca\/en\/information-and-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Comptoir Emma\u00fcs<\/h3>\n<p>A not-for-profit organization that offers pick-up for donations of clothing, dishes, furniture, sporting goods and appliances in good condition. Items are then sorted and resold at affordable prices.<\/p>\n<p>915, rue Saint-Vallier Est<br \/>\nQu\u00e9bec &#8211; G1K 3P9<br \/>\n418 692-0385<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/comptoiremmaus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Comptoir Chez Vincent<\/h3>\n<p>Clothing, furniture and appliances.<\/p>\n<p>2901, chemin Ste-Foy<br \/>\nQu\u00e9bec &#8211; G1V 1W4<br \/>\n418\u00a0651\u20113993<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ssvp-quebec.org\/magasinsetpointsdeservice?id=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Village des valeurs Sainte-Foy<\/h3>\n<p>Second-hand store.<\/p>\n<p>3355 de la P\u00e9rade<br \/>\nSainte-Foy &#8211; G1X 3V3<br \/>\n418 651-2772<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagedesvaleurs.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Service d\u2019entraide Basse-Ville (Mutual aid organization)<\/h3>\n<p>Multiple services under one roof! The organization also offers welcome and referral services, a clothing store, a sewing centre, cooking classes, and a meals on wheels program for people with decreasing independence.<\/p>\n<p>155, avenue du Sacr\u00e9-Coeur<br \/>\nQu\u00e9bec &#8211; G1N 2W3<br \/>\n418 529-6889<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sebv.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fripe.com<\/h3>\n<p>A thrift store offering quality clothing and items, cleaned on site!<\/p>\n<p>2120 rue Boivin<br \/>\nQu\u00e9bec \u2013 G1V 1N7<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lafripe.ca\/?fbclid=IwAR2w5w6SQTspDaaJq2wadTuIsDZR2b68IxrcRQxeUkuwR2VobLjazXinnQE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a id=\"psychological-assistance\"><\/a>Psychological assistance<\/h2>\n<h3>Centre d\u2019aide \u00e0 la communaut\u00e9 \u00e9tudiante (Universit\u00e9 Laval)<\/h3>\n<p>The Student Assistance Centre\u2019s team of psychologists and guidance counsellors offers talks, workshops, group sessions, and one-on-one consultations. All services are free of charge and confidential.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aide.ulaval.ca\/conseils-et-soutien\/demande-d-aide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online form to request assistance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>418 656-7987, option 3<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:conseil@aide.ulaval.ca\">conseil@aide.ulaval.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Intervenantes et intervenants de proximit\u00e9 (Universit\u00e9 Laval)<\/h3>\n<p>Several reasons may lead you to seek their help: stress or anxiety, isolation, difficult personal situation (breakup, conflict, bereavement, lifestyle habits), difficulties related to studies (procrastination, motivation, performance anxiety, failure, exhaustion), financial difficulties or adaptation difficulties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aide.ulaval.ca\/nous-joindre\/#IP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make an appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sentinel Network (Universit\u00e9 Laval)<\/h3>\n<p>You can search by faculty, department or other unit to find employees in the university community who have been trained as <strong>sentinels for suicide prevention<\/strong> to help support you in difficult times:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aide.ulaval.ca\/psychologie\/reseau-sentinelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Page<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Les centres de pr\u00e9vention du suicide au Qu\u00e9bec (suicide prevention centres)<\/h3>\n<p>Service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week<\/p>\n<p>1 866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)<\/p>\n<h3>Le Centre de crise de Qu\u00e9bec (crisis centre)<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>Service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week<\/li>\n<li>Mobile response<\/li>\n<li>Temporary accommodations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>418\u00a0688-4240<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centredecrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Centre de pr\u00e9vention et d\u2019intervention en mati\u00e8re de harc\u00e8lement (Universit\u00e9 Laval)<\/h3>\n<p>The team offers support to anyone who feels that they have been harassed, disrespected, had their dignity violated or threatened.<\/p>\n<p>418 656-7632<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulaval.ca\/prevention-du-harcelement\/a-propos-du-centre-de-prevention-et-dintervention-en-matiere-de-harcelement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web page<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\">\n<h2><a id=\"financial-references\"><\/a>Financial references<\/h2>\n<h3>Your financial institution<\/h3>\n<p>Your financial institution may have its own financial education program. Talk to an expert, they\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Tout bien calcul\u00e9.ca<\/h3>\n<p>This website (in French only) has a great section for young consumers, with helpful tips on student finances. For example, you\u2019ll find a detailed breakdown of the different types of credit and their advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toutbiencalcule.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tes affaires.com<\/h3>\n<p>This section of the Autorit\u00e9 des march\u00e9s financiers website offers useful tools like a credit card repayment calculator as well as tips and tricks to help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lautorite.qc.ca\/en\/general-public\/tes-affaires\/teacher-zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Financial Consumer Agency of Canada<\/h3>\n<p>Find tools to help you plan major life events, including post-secondary education, as well as information on tax deductions and tax credits for students.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency.html\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Further reading<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.ca\/books\/559501\/do-you-really-need-it-by-pierre-yves-mcsween-translated-by-rhonda-mullins\/9780735273658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Do You Really Need It?<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nDe Pierre-Yves McSween<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulaval.on.worldcat.org\/v2\/oclc\/1154015038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>\u00c7a co\u00fbte cher, \u00eatre un adulte ! : comment g\u00e9rer tes finances comme un pro (ou presque)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDe B\u00e9atrice Bernard-Poulin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulaval.on.worldcat.org\/v2\/oclc\/1191839306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Libert\u00e9 45<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDe Pierre-Yves McSween<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food assistance Used goods Psychological assistance Food assistance La Table du Pain (Universit\u00e9 Laval) Having trouble meeting your nutritional needs? 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