Absence

Is a loved one away, or soon will be? We are here to guide you through the various stages (before, during, after), to offer you tools, as well as services tailored to your needs. Whether it’s a course, an exercise, a deployment or an imposed restriction, don’t hesitate to call us.

Rencontre personnalisée lors d'une absence

Une intervenante qui connait et comprend cette réalité est disponible pour répondre à vos questions et pour vous guider vers les bonnes ressources. Les rencontres sont personnalisées selon vos besoins, confidentielles et gratuites.

Menus travaux

Some tasks are harder to do on your own. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Valcar-Co Youth Cooperative or the various community resources listed on the Facebook page   Services en vrac/ Multi-Services  

Absence, are you ready?

A self assessment quiz that will give you an idea of your current level of preparation. Don’t hesitate to use it throughout the process.

Preparation is the key to success during absences or deployments!

Craft

Poster to print, color and assemble

Prepare your parcel

A partnership has been established with 35 Canadian Brigade Group units so that families can drop off their morale parcels. Click here for contact details. It’s important to call before you come, as opening hours vary considerably. Your parcel should already be ready with all the necessary forms

Find all the information you need to send a package FREE OF CHARGE to a deployed member. Click here.

Workshops and groups

Workshop: Preparing for Departure

The upcoming departure is sure to stir up a range of emotions. Join our meeting to ensure you’re well prepared and to get information that will make your departure go smoothly.

Workshop: Single Parenting

Parenting While You’re Away. Come learn how to better navigate the challenges of single parenting with strategies for planning for your time away, managing your children’s reactions, prioritizing tasks, and identifying the resources available to you.

Group: Living with Loss

Military life means frequent separations. Whether it’s before, during, or after a deployment, it requires adjusting each time. That’s the purpose of this group: to give you a place to connect with others who are going through the same experience as you.

Connected oasis clubs / Ages 3–12

You’d like to support your children (aged 4 to 12) while the military is away. Guide them through various activities from the comfort of your own home at a time that works best for you. Please note that all necessary materials will be provided.

The Absence Pros / Ages 5–12

A series of six sessions designed to help children develop the skills they need to better cope with frequent separations.