Maison du Parc

A not-for-profit organization, the Maison du Parc welcomes men and women stricken with HIV/AIDS. It offers a palliative care program and accompaniment for the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents. Confronted with the harsh reality of the rising number of HIV/AIDS cases in the Montréal area, the Maison du Parc also develops comp... lementary support services for those afflicted living at home and their families. At the Maison du Parc, we tend to all aspects of a residents well-being. Our approach is one of community action aimed at ones potential, not one's limitations; its focus is autonomy rather than dependence. We also believe that a person afflicted with HIV/AIDS has the right to confidentiality, the right not to be judged or discriminated against and the right to dignity. The directors that protect and defend the mission, accepting the responsibility of volunteering on the Board Sharing and the transfer of experience and expertise are also a part of the Maison du Parcs social role. Every year, trainees from Quebec and abroad, come to familiarize themselves with community interventions specific to our organization. Although, most of our training sessions are subject to agreements between training centers, professional associations and our HIV/AIDS partners, some individual requests have been accepted. The training fields are numerous: support, care giving, psychological interventions, re-adaptation, social re-integration, nutrition, maintenance, management, etc. The duration of the training sessions varies according to the learning objectives. I would like to thank the entire team at Maison du Parc for the quality of their services, personalized attention, gentleness and especially the compassionate care that you gave to my partner during his stay with you. Everyone was exceptional. From the doctor and the CLSC palliative care nurse, to the hospice executives, management team, nurses, interns, volunteers, the cook and his fellow residents; everyone was always willing and ready to look ...Read More