EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG - Brao

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Brao

In 2019, the Foundation’s contribution enabled the Youth Protection Branch (YPB) to acquire Brao, an emotional support dog trained by the Mira Foundation, to provide support and comfort to children and teenagers going through stressful or anxiety-inducing situations. This project was a huge success, with tangible results and a skyrocketing demand for the beloved dog. It was then that Brao’s two handlers had the idea of purchasing cuddly toys made in Brao’s likeness to distribute to the children he meets. Thanks to these cute stuffed replicas, young and old alike can enjoy Brao’s comforting presence even when he’s not around. Research has shown that the presence of a pet helps decrease stress in children dealing with trauma. Thanks to a $30,000 investment by the Foundation, the Youth Protection Branch (YPD) was able to acquire Brao, a Mira emotional support dog.

Other recent achievements

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Broselow Kits

This kit contains all the emergency equipment needed for pediatric resuscitation

Home support program

The Home Support Program is a fund that benefits families and individuals dealing with particular hardships or a situational crisis.

Information Package for Newcomers

This project provides immigrant parents with informational and prevention-focused material on the proper ways to interact with children so as to avoid reports to the Youth Protection Branch.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND

Campaign to raise funds to support the CISSS de l’Outaouais in the fight against COVID-19

Home support program

The Home Support Program is a fund that benefits families and individuals dealing with particular hardships or a situational crisis.

Hearing Screening Instrument

2020 Youth Funds

The Gatineau Health Foundation is also doing its share to support a number of programs tailored to the diverse needs of young people in rehabilitation centres or foster families, as well as other children requiring a follow-up by the Youth Protection Branch.

13th Mental Health Conference

In the fall of 2019, the Gatineau Health Foundation helped the CISSS de l’Outaouais and its Centre de formation en santé mentale de l’Outaouais (CFSMO) organize their 13th Mental Health Conference.

Specialized Equipment for Pediatrics

This year, the Foundation partnered with Opération Enfant Soleil to fund various projects in pediatric and youth services, allowing the purchase of various specialized equipment.

Qube Bedside Monitors for Pediatric Resuscitation

Thanks to the collaboration of the Outaouais’s McDonald’s restaurants and the funds raised through McHappy Day, the Gatineau Health Foundation was able to finance the purchase of new Qube bedside monitors for pediatric resuscitation at the CISSS de l’Outaouais.

Intermediate Care Development Project

In collaboration with the Daniel Brière Foundation, we contributed to redesigning the work space, adding three intermediate care beds and acquiring new specialized equipment.

Pediatric Ophthalmic Surgery

they can now access specialized pediatric care directly in Gatineau.

La Maison Oak - Immeuble Supervisé

Construction of a supervised rental building for clients living with mental health issues.

Safety kits for the sippe program

Home injury and trauma prevention kits are distributed annually.