Le Centre Communautaire L’Éclaircie

Founded in September 1992, L’Éclaircie aims to improve the well being of individuals with mental health issues and to help further their integration into the community. L’Éclaircie also offers support to their families.
Our offices are open week days Monday-Friday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Some evening activities are also offered.
(418) 986-6456

Mandate
• To offer services and support to family and friends of individuals dealing with issues related to mental health.
• To offer services to individuals who deal or who have had to deal with issues related to mental health, including protection of their rights.
• To heighten public awareness regarding issues linked to mental issues.
• To clarify and explain mental health issues.

Support
If you or someone close to you, such as a family member or friend is facing:
• A bereavement
• A separation
• A period of anxiety and distress
• A depression
• Mental health problems

Group Meetings & Mutual Aid Groups
• Help parents and friends dealing with mental health issues
• To cope with feeling of anger
• To cope with feeling of guilt
• To cope with feelings of despair

Services offered
• Welcoming environment
• Attentive listening
• Support to families
• Individual sessions
• Attentive telephone listening
• Group meetings
• Information
• Public awareness campaign
• Reference to other resources or services, as needed
• Documentation available
• Respite care for family members of individuals with mental health issues

If you are suffering from anxiety and if you are looking for understanding or need to be supported through a difficult time in your life, Éclaircie is a community resource here to help.

Support for the family
• Help the people close to the victim
• Inform the victim the importance to believe
• Listen and support

A Sunny Spell in a Dark Sky!