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At a glance01Contactivity Centre02Little Brothers — Island of Montréal03The Yellow Door — Generations
Current position#1 in Montréal#2 in Montréal#3 in Montréal
Recognized asBilingual 60+ community centre combining information and referral, meals, classes, friendly contact, errands, Tele-Check and volunteer medical accompanimentIsland-wide accompaniment network for isolated adults 75+ with volunteer matching, visits, calls, outings and continuity across home or residential transitionsFree downtown intergenerational program offering friendly calls, errands, accompaniment and technology help to reduce older-adult isolation
Best forWestmount-area seniors wanting ongoing connection plus practical volunteer supportsSocially isolated adults 75+ without significant emotional ties who need sustained human connectionDowntown seniors within the service area who want practical help and a consistent intergenerational relationship
Decision fitExact program, catchment, eligibility, intake owner and current capacity confirmed · Consent, privacy, safeguarding, volunteer, transport, food and emergency boundaries checked · Fees, subsidies, ride or meal limits, waitlist, cancellation and referral closure stated before enrolmentExact program, catchment, eligibility, intake owner and current capacity confirmed · Consent, privacy, safeguarding, volunteer, transport, food and emergency boundaries checked · Fees, subsidies, ride or meal limits, waitlist, cancellation and referral closure stated before enrolmentExact program, catchment, eligibility, intake owner and current capacity confirmed · Consent, privacy, safeguarding, volunteer, transport, food and emergency boundaries checked · Fees, subsidies, ride or meal limits, waitlist, cancellation and referral closure stated before enrolment
Start with the older adult's own goals and consent, then identify whether the immediate need is navigation, meals, transportation, caregiver support, safety, social connection, housing or clinical care. Confirm eligibility, catchment, wait time, cost, service limits and emergency boundaries directly with the named program.