Crime Stoppers (Québec)
All of Québec
To report a crime anonymously, by phone or online. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
In case of immediate danger: 911. Calls are free.
Numbers checked at the source on October 19, 2026. More support lines ↓
This page brings together useful resources for all 25 towns: a number that answers at 3 a.m., the food bank, a daycare spot or a passport without driving to Gatineau. Each listing states where the information comes from and when it was checked.
Not an emergency, but things aren’t OK. Or you just need to talk to someone.
All of Québec
To report a crime anonymously, by phone or online. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Free, confidential listening, information and referral about alcohol, drugs and medication, for you or a loved one.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Free listening line to talk about what weighs on you, anywhere in Québec, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Free, confidential support and referral for gambling, gaming or internet problems, for you or a loved one.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Canada
Counselling and crisis support for Indigenous people across Canada, by phone or chat, day and night.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
To report a power outage or a downed power line. Never go near a wire on the ground.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Listening, information and referrals for caregivers looking after a parent, partner or friend.
Checked October 19, 2026
All of Québec
Help and information for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones by phone or chat, 24 hours a day.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Listening, assessment and referral for mistreatment, fraud or abuse of a senior or vulnerable adult.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Free, confidential advice for parents from trained counsellors, daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Free, confidential listening, information and referral for people affected by sexual violence and their loved ones.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
To report a forest fire to SOPFEU. If there is immediate danger, dial 9-1-1.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Anonymous, confidential regional listening line, without judgment, open day and night for the whole Outaouais.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
To report a spill, leak or other emergency threatening the environment, day and night.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Canada
Free, confidential support from a mental health professional for veterans and their families.
Checked October 19, 2026
Empty fridge, or rent eating everything? Start with the food bank that covers your area.
Saint-André-Avellin
This organization works toward food autonomy across the MRC through a community fridge, meals on wheels, collective kitchens, a seed library and fruit-tree planting.…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
Buckingham food bank offering monthly food aid to residents of Mayo, Mulgrave-et-Derry and Lochaber-Partie-Ouest, plus a soup kitchen and collective kitchen.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Ripon
The Petite-Nation food bank is located on Route 317 in Ripon. It helps low-income families and individuals across the MRC with respect and discretion, and it is always…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Boileau
Eight community kitchens are held each season, on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon, for up to 16 people. The cost is $80 for the season or $15 per…
Checked October 2026 · source
Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Participants plan the recipes together, then cook as a group, and each person goes home with their portions. The activity is organized with Alliance alimentaire Papineau.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
Meals on wheels and social caterer run by Alliance alimentaire Papineau: frozen home-style meals for pickup or home delivery across the MRC.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Val-des-Bois
The food bank for Val-des-Bois and Bowman is run entirely by volunteers. It provides emergency food assistance and community kitchens, and each year organizes the…
Christmas sharing store 2026 : Sign up October 19 to November 14 at 819 593-0252. Bring last year's notice of assessment; $6 to $15 contribution depending on family size. Store on Saturday, December 12, by appointment.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
Regional emergency shelter for homeless adults, open around the clock, with meals, clothing and support toward stable housing.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Montpellier
Alliance alimentaire Papineau runs two projects in Montpellier: a small-group garden behind the church since 2007 (March to October) and a monthly community kitchen at…
Checked October 2026 · source
Whole region
Public body managing low-rent (HLM) housing across the Outaouais, including units in the MRC de Papineau, for low-income households.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk
A community kitchen is held one Wednesday morning a month at the community hall. Participants cook as a group and take their dishes home. Registration is through the…
Checked October 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
This non-profit thrift shop offers used clothing, shoes, dishes, books and toys at low prices. It also accepts donations of items you no longer wear.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Taxes, debt, your rights, a job. Several of these are free, so ask before you pay anyone.
If you are new to the MRC, see our article on the Passeport d’accueil Papinois.
Whole region
Free welcome and settlement support for newly arrived immigrants in the Outaouais: paperwork, French classes, housing, interpreters and matching.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
Since 1986, the organization has offered employment help to adults aged 18 and over: job search, career guidance and returning to the workforce. It shares its team and…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Help with budgeting, debt and payment arrangements, plus interest-free loans for essential goods, for households across the Outaouais.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
This popular-education literacy organization serves people aged 16 and over and covers reading, writing, math and basic computer skills. It offers a non-judgmental…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
The organization offers training, internships and job-search help for adults living with an intellectual or physical disability or a mental-health issue. It is located…
Checked October 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
The Carrefour offers help with employment, returning to school and starting a business for people aged 16 to 35 in the MRC. Its office is at 106 rue Principale in…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
Since 1978, CR3A has helped seniors across the MRC remain in their own homes as long as possible through friendly visits, courtesy calls and a tax clinic. The 'yellow…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Free legal information from lawyers and notaries on separation, small claims, housing and other everyday legal questions, with referrals.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Val-des-Bois
The food bank for Val-des-Bois and Bowman is run entirely by volunteers. It provides emergency food assistance and community kitchens, and each year organizes the…
Christmas sharing store 2026 : Sign up October 19 to November 14 at 819 593-0252. Bring last year's notice of assessment; $6 to $15 contribution depending on family size. Store on Saturday, December 12, by appointment.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Personalized employment help for women: skills assessment, job readiness, return to school and computer access.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Immigration ministry partner helping immigrants settle and find work outside Montréal, including in the MRC de Papineau.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
Local government office for employment help, social assistance and training programs, open weekdays in Papineauville.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Daycare centres exist only in Papineauville, Thurso, Saint-André-Avellin, Ripon and Chénéville. Everywhere else it’s home daycares. To get a spot, everything goes through the registration portal.
Whole region
Confidential services for youth aged 12 to 25, with or without an appointment: mental, physical and sexual health.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Support for single-parent and blended families: separation, co-parenting, supervised visits and custody exchanges, sliding-scale counselling.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
L'Ange-Gardien
Matches children and teens aged 6 to 18 with a volunteer adult mentor.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
The MRC de Papineau coordinating office recognizes and supports the territory's 31 subsidized home daycares, for 237 spaces in total.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
This women's centre welcomes women of all ages and backgrounds, with one service point in Saint-André-Avellin and another in the Buckingham sector. It offers workshops…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
The centre provides medical and psychosocial follow-up for vulnerable children in the MRC and their families. Access is by referral; the centre is located on rang…
Checked October 2026 · source
Val-des-Monts
Countryside respite centre for families with a child or adult living with an intellectual disability, autism or a physical disability.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
The government portal where parents put their child on waiting lists for CPEs, subsidized daycares and recognized home daycares.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
CPE Aux Mille Couleurs site in Saint-André-Avellin: 75 subsidized childcare spaces, including 15 for infants.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
CPE Aux Mille Couleurs site in Saint-André-Avellin: 44 subsidized childcare spaces, including 10 for infants.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Ripon
CPE Aux Mille Couleurs site in Ripon: 44 subsidized childcare spaces, including 10 for infants.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Thurso
CPE de la Petite-Nation's Thurso site: 62 subsidized childcare spaces, including 10 for infants.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
CPE de la Petite-Nation's Papineauville site: 62 subsidized childcare spaces, including 11 for infants, with a nature and outdoor focus.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
To report a situation where a child's safety or development is at risk.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Prevention of all forms of violence against children: workshops for children and adults, phone support and referrals.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Chénéville
Subsidized private daycare in Chénéville with 31 spaces, including 5 for infants, the only centre-based childcare in Chénéville.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Plaisance
This drop-in space for young people aged 8 to 17 offers video games, sports equipment and board games, with youth workers on site. Activities are posted on the Salon…
Checked October 2026 · source
Ripon
This youth centre for 11- to 17-year-olds in Ripon is run by the youth organization Prévention CÉSAR Petite-Nation.
Checked October 2026 · source
Whole region
Support for parents around birth: prenatal classes, birth companions, breastfeeding help, postpartum support, postpartum depression and perinatal loss groups.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
This youth organization serves 11- to 17-year-olds in the Petite-Nation. It runs the youth centres in Papineauville, Saint-André-Avellin and Ripon, and gives…
Checked October 2026 · source
Thurso
Thurso's youth centre, located at 134 rue Alexandre, offers games, sports, homework help and prevention activities for ages 8 to 17. The same team runs the Plaisance…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
For these, we don’t publish addresses or maps. A phone number and a website, that’s it.
Gatineau
Regional sexual assault centre helping women and girls 12 and over. Its territory includes the MRC de Papineau.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
This women's centre welcomes women of all ages and backgrounds, with one service point in Saint-André-Avellin and another in the Buckingham sector. It offers workshops…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Free, confidential help for victims of crime and their loved ones: support, information on rights and court accompaniment.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Free help to file a complaint about health and social services, and support for tenants of private seniors' residences.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Prevention and therapy groups for children, teens and families affected by child sexual abuse.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Reproductive health: abortion, contraception, IUDs, Pap tests for people without a family doctor, menopause care and post-sexual-assault care.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Help for men and fathers in distress, including men with violent behaviour: domestic-violence prevention and anger-management programs.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Alternative and restorative justice for youth aged 12 to 17: extrajudicial measures, community work and victim-offender mediation.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Shelter and support for women experiencing domestic violence and their children, with a 24/7 crisis line and outreach follow-up.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Buckingham
Shelter and support service for women experiencing domestic violence, and for their children. It serves La Petite-Nation and answers calls day and night.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Staying home longer, getting a ride to an appointment, catching your breath when you’re caring for a parent.
Gatineau
Volunteers who accompany people at the end of life and provide respite to caregivers, at home or in a residence. The MRC de Papineau is part of the area served.
Checked October 2026 · source
Whole region
Support for people living with Alzheimer's or another neurocognitive disorder and their families: counselling, respite, groups and training.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Buckingham
Seniors' organization for the Lièvre valley that helps people remain at home through rides to medical appointments, meals, visits and caregiver support. It serves the…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
Since 1978, CR3A has helped seniors across the MRC remain in their own homes as long as possible through friendly visits, courtesy calls and a tax clinic. The 'yellow…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Resource centre for English speakers: information and referrals to health, social, legal and community services.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Regional association for people 50 and over: advocacy, activities, talks, trips and membership in local clubs.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
The MRC's shared, paratransit and group transportation service, available in all 25 municipalities. Users must first register, then book 48 business hours in advance (5…
Checked October 2026 · source
Most of these groups are in Gatineau, but they serve La Petite-Nation. For a doctor or the CLSC, see the health section of the directory.
CLSCs, clinics, pharmacies: Health & wellness →
Whole region
Advocacy for deaf and hard-of-hearing people: Quebec Sign Language classes, workshops, social activities and referrals.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Support and social integration for adults who have had a brain injury or stroke, and their families.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Information, referrals, rights advocacy and activities for people living with a visual impairment.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Support, mutual aid and activities for people living with an intellectual disability and their families.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Free one-on-one help and prevention for women 14 and over dealing with alcohol or drug use.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
The association offers educational, sports and social activities for people with disabilities across the MRC, as well as respite for their families. Its premises are on…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
The organization offers training, internships and job-search help for adults living with an intellectual or physical disability or a mental-health issue. It is located…
Checked October 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
Public CISSS de l'Outaouais service for adults dealing with alcohol, drug or gambling addiction, and for their families. This service is free.
Checked October 2026 · source
Whole region
Mental health recovery centre: support, groups, employment help, recreation and support for people bereaved by suicide.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Rights advocacy for people who live with or have lived with mental health problems.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Support groups for grieving adults, teens and children, one-on-one volunteer support and pet-loss groups.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Support for LGBTQ+ and questioning people aged 7 to 35 and their parents: counselling, discussion groups and workshops.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Social activities, member lunches and loan, sale or swap of used adaptive equipment for people with physical disabilities.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Free support for family and friends of someone living with a mental health condition: counselling, groups, respite and a youth program.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-André-Avellin
This mental-health organization is focused on action and offers workshops, projects and outings for adults in recovery. The Petite-Nation service point is located at 68…
Checked October 2026 · source
Whole region
Rights advocacy for people with disabilities and their caregivers, information, referrals and a regional resource directory.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Organization for autistic people and their families: respite, parent support groups, recreation, summer camps and an advice line.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
Support and groups for trans and non-binary people, their parents and loved ones, and commissioning for name and gender changes.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Service Canada comes to Chénéville every second Wednesday, passports included. For everything else, here are the nearest offices.
77, rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, Chénéville. Every second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.): SIN, EI, pensions, passports.
Next dates : November 4, 2026, November 18, 2026, December 2, 2026, December 16, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
Source: Service Canada · Dates are posted a few months in advance; please check them before you go.
All of Canada
The federal line for your tax return, benefits and CRA My Account. There is no CRA walk-in counter in the area.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
A full Service Canada Centre open every weekday, for matters that cannot wait for the next Chénéville visit.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
The office to use when you need a passport quickly, with express or urgent pickup. It also offers the usual Service Canada services.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
The regional county municipality's head office in Papineauville. It handles property assessment, land-use planning, business support programs and regional matters…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
The municipal court handles tickets issued by the SQ in La Petite-Nation. It sits a few times a year in Papineauville.
Hearings in Papineauville : October 23, 2026, November 20, 2026, December 8, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
If you do not have a family doctor, the GAP assesses your needs and finds you an appointment or a resource. The service is available online or at 811, option 3.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
SAAQ agent in Buckingham, open Monday to Friday, which also administers driving tests. It is useful on days when SAAQ services are not available in Papineauville.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Chénéville
Service Canada visits Chénéville every second Wednesday for SIN, Employment Insurance, pension and passport applications, sparing you the trip to Gatineau.
Next dates : November 4, 2026, November 18, 2026, December 2, 2026, December 16, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
To file a complaint about care at a local CLSC, long-term care home or hospital. Free and confidential.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
Small Services Québec office in Buckingham, open two days a week for employment help, social assistance and oaths.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
To obtain a birth or marriage certificate in person, you must go to Hull, as no office in the MRC offers this service.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
The provincial police station serving all 25 municipalities in the MRC, staffed seven days a week. In an emergency, dial 911; the station number is for administrative…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Every town has its own dog rules. The table shows what we could confirm; for the rest, call the town.
| Town | Licence | Phone | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boileau | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 687-3436 | town website |
| Bowman | SPCA de l’Outaouais: $20 the first time, free renewal | 819 243-2004 | source |
| Chénéville | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 428-3583 | town website |
| Duhamel | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 428-7100 | town website |
| Fassett | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 423-6943 | town website |
| Lac-des-Plages | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 426-2391 | town website |
| Lac-Simon | Mandatory tag, $15 per dog per year | — | source |
| Lochaber | Tag $20 per year, within 15 days; SPCA de l’Outaouais | 819 243-2004 | source |
| Lochaber-Partie-Ouest | Licence handled by the municipality; the SPCA takes strays by appointment | — | source |
| Mayo | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 986-3199 | town website |
| Montebello | At the town hall, within 30 days; tag good for the animal’s lifetime | 819 423-5123 | source |
| Montpellier | $20 per year | 819 428-3663 | source |
| Mulgrave-et-Derry | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 986-9519 | town website |
| Namur | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 426-2457 | town website |
| Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 423-5575 | town website |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 522-6610 | town website |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 766-2533 | town website |
| Papineauville | SPCA animal control, free for residents; registration form on the town site | 819 205-2908 | source |
| Plaisance | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 427-5363 | town website |
| Ripon | $10 tag at the town office | 819 983-2000 | source |
| Saint-André-Avellin | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 983-2318 | town website |
| Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk | Not yet confirmed; please check with the town | 819 426-2947 | town website |
| Saint-Sixte | $20, good for the animal’s lifetime | 819 983-3155 | source |
| Thurso | $20 a year ($40 after March 31), online or at the town hall; enforced by the SPCA | 819 205-2908 | source |
| Val-des-Bois | Online registration (eDemandes) | — | source |
All of Québec
To report neglect or cruelty toward a pet or farm animal that you have witnessed.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Montcerf-Lytton
Licensed wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Outaouais; call before moving an injured animal.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
For a dead animal on a provincial road, dial 511 and choose to report a problem.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Public MAPAQ tool to check that a kennel, breeder or boarding facility with 15 or more cats or dogs holds a valid permit.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
Regional office for wildlife questions, nuisance animals and abnormal fish die-offs.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Val-des-Monts
Licensed wildlife rehabilitation shelter, the closest to La Petite-Nation; call before going.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
All of Québec
Free, confidential line to report poaching or any threat to wildlife, and for wildlife emergencies.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
Regional shelter offering adoption, lost and found pets, licences and problem reports for eight municipalities in the MRC de Papineau.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Whole region
SPCA patrol line for dog complaints in Papineauville and Thurso.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
Local wildlife protection officers' office for La Petite-Nation; call before visiting.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
A woodlot to manage, a fire to report, a question about the river.
Cantley
Regional agency funding private woodlot work through accredited forestry advisors.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Mont-Laurier
Forest producers' union whose territory includes the MRC de Papineau; it negotiates wood marketing.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Thurso
Forestry advisor accredited by the Outaouais private forest agency, based in Thurso.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Papineauville
Papineauville forestry firm active since 1997. It provides management plans for your woodlot, site visits, planting, harvest supervision and tree appraisals. In 2026…
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Mont-Tremblant
Watershed organization for the Petite Nation and Saumon rivers, which cover much of the MRC.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Gatineau
Woodlot owners' cooperative accredited by the AFPO, with an office in Masson-Angers.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
Saint-Eustache
Regional farmers' federation, with an advisor assigned to the Papineau unions.
Checked October 19, 2026 · source
If a number has changed or a service has closed, please let us know. Local groups are also listed in the Community.
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