Our Mission

The principal objective of our Centre is to support a person in their psychosocial development towards greater autonomy and social integration.

Official Charter:

1. To promote the prevention, the protection and improvement of mental health, through fostering expression of a person in all its forms.

2. To offer a range of social, therapeutic, educational, artistic, self-help and recreational activities in the form of groups and weekly workshops, that have the goal of promoting self-esteem, fostering the psychological development of a person and improving communication through different forms of expression.

3. To involve members, volunteers and community members-at-large in the planning and realization of programs and in the administration of the Centre, in order to better assess the needs of members and foster a sense of affiliation.

About EXPRESSION LASALLE CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE EN SANTE MENTALE

The majority of the services privileged by the Centre are innovative and alternative methods, otherwise known as the Creative Arts Therapies: art therapy, zen art therapy, drama therapy and music therapy. We have also offered dance/movement therapy in the past.

Some of our services facilitate insight and self-awareness, which are necessary for the recognition, prevention and resolution of psychological and/or emotional difficulties. Other services provide support, respite, mutual aid and long-term accompaniment.

The fundamental aim of our services is to help members improve their self-esteem, increase their self-sufficiency, and promote their empowerment. We encourage our members to find solutions to their problems, learn to take responsibility for their lives and reintegrate into the community, in order to return to former activities such as contributing to family life, volunteering, studies, leisure pursuits, and even work.