Community
sector
This section addresses practitioners, managers and volunteers in the community sector who work with older adults and adults in vulnerable situations who are experiencing mistreatment.
Resources
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Promotional Material
Link for the MSSS site where our most up to date promotional material can be found.
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DACAN
Le questionnaire de dépistage de l’abus chez les aidants naturels (DACAN) est un instrument de dépistage des sévices infligés aux aînés.
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Guide de référence - Pour contrer la maltraitance envers les personnes aînées
Ce guide est un outil qui aide à prévenir et à repérer les cas de maltraitance envers les aînés, et à mieux intervenir pour y mettre fin.
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Presentation of the services
Webinaire d’information sur les services de la LAMAA qui s'adresse aux intervenants du RSSS et du secteur communautaire.
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Programme - Ce n’est pas correct
Pour reconnaître les indices de maltraitance et à poser des gestes simples
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Programme Aîné avisé
Vise à sensibiliser les personnes aînées à la maltraitance et à la fraude
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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DAMIA Practice Guide
The DAMIA (Seeking help in response to mistreatment and bullying of older adults) Practice Guide aims to develop and maximize awareness-raising practices to counter the mistreatment and bullying of older adults. The guide is available in two volumes.
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Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI)
The EASI was developed and validated to help doctors detect elderly victims of abuse among their patients. The EASI was created to allow them to increase their level of suspicion of elder abuse to the point where they can reasonably provide a referral for further evaluation by representatives of social services, protection services for adults or equivalent. The EASI consists of only 6 easy-to-administer questions.
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First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
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Formation Maltraitance
CREGÉS has designed two training courses adapted to the realities of community settings; one aimed at practitioners, and the other specific to volunteers. Please contact the mistreatment coordinator in your region if you would like to take one of these training courses.
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La maltraitance envers les personnes aînées, c'est inacceptable! N'hésitez pas à en parler (brochure)
La maltraitance envers les personnes aînées existe et nombreuses sont les victimes. Il peut s’agir de maltraitance psychologique ou physique, sexuelle, matérielle ou financière, de négligence ou encore de violation des droits de la personne.
Identify
my sector
Our consultation service is aimed at any practitioners or professionals in the healthcare and social services network, community or financial sector, who work with an older adult or an adult in a vulnerable situation and who suspects mistreatment.
Our
mandate
The mission of The Mistreatment Helpline is to establish and implement a national telephone line dedicated to listening, timely intervention, crisis management and specialized guidance regarding the mistreatment of older adults.
In operation since October 1, 2010, The Mistreatment Helpline (formerly The Elder Mistreatment Helpline) is located at the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal and financed by the Secretariat aux Aînés. As part of the new 2022-2027 Government Action Plan, The Mistreatment Helpline is renewing its services for at least five years and expanding its mandate and partnerships, in order to continue to counter the mistreatment of older adults one call at a time.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Can I contact you even if I’m not sure whether it’s a situation of mistreatment?
Yes. If you see troubling signs, feel free to contact The Mistreatment Helpline at 1-888-489-2287 to talk about the situation.
Can I contact you by email for help or information?
No. Every situation that is brought to our attention merits a detailed evaluation. Since we offer a helpline service, we invite you to contact The Mistreatment Helpline at 1-888-489-2287. By talking with you, we can make sure we understand the situation and can recommend courses of action or possible solutions.
What happens if I leave a message on your voicemail?
If all of our practitioners are busy, or if you call outside of our operating hours, you’ll be invited to leave a message on our voicemail. Rest assured that we treat all information with the utmost confidentiality. Feel secure in leaving us a detailed message, making sure to give us your contact information, and let us know whether we can leave a message on your voicemail. We will call you back within 24 hours. Note that for security reasons, The Mistreatment Helpline (LAMAA) number does not display on the caller ID. In addition, we will not leave a voicemail message unless explicitly authorized by you.
I think I’m a victim of fraud, can I call you?
There are more and more media reports on fraud cases involving older adults. It is an increasingly prevalent problem, particularly online. Feel free to call us if you believe you are a victim of fraud. Our practitioners can refer you to the appropriate resources or provide support if you are experiencing difficulties. Fraud can have a negative impact on a person’s physical and psychological well-being.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft. We provide information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. If you think you're a victim of fraud, https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
Can I call you if it’s an emergency situation?
The Mistreatment Helpline (LAMAA) is not an emergency service. In emergency situations, please call 9-1-1.
Can I remain anonymous if I call The Mistreatment Helpline?
Yes. We respect the wishes of individuals who do not want to be identified. Rest assured that we treat all information with the utmost confidentiality. Feel safe to leave us a message with your contact information, if you so choose.
When people contact you, do you open a file?
No. The Mistreatment Helpline (LAMAA) is a confidential service and it is our obligation to protect the privacy and personal information of callers. All information gathered during calls is noted in summarized form and remains confidential.
Do you investigate when a caller alerts you to a situation of mistreatment?
No. We offer evaluation services specifically geared to the mistreatment of older adults and all adults in vulnerable situations. Our role is also to listen and to provide information, support and referrals. It is not within our mandate to investigate situations of mistreatment. However, we can direct you toward organizations that do have this mandate, depending on your needs and the situation.
I wish to express my dissatisfaction with the services offered by The Mistreatment Helpline. How do I proceed?
If you wish to express your dissatisfaction with the services received from professionals at The Mistreatment Helpline or if you wish to file a formal complaint:
- You can contact The Mistreatment Helpline and you will be directed to the Clinical Activity Specialist or LAMAA Coordinator depending on the nature of your dissatisfaction.
By phone: 1-888-489-2287 or 514-489-2287 - If you are not satisfied or wish to make a formal complaint regarding the handling of complaints, you may contact the office of the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal Quality and Complaints Commissioner:
By phone : 514-340-8222, ext 2422
By email: ombudsman.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
I live outside of Quebec. Can I call you?
You can call us if the situation concerns a person living in the province of Quebec, even if you live outside of the province or outside of Canada.
Do you offer the helpline service in languages other than English and French?
Yes, we can use an interpretation service to assist us in offering our services in other languages. We also invite you to consult the “Cultural communities” tab to find other organizations that can serve you in your language.
I'm hard of hearing, can I call you?
Yes, we can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing and those with a speech impediment by calling on the relay service.
I’m an adult experiencing mistreatment. Can I contact you?
The Mistreatment Helpline (LAMAA) is for anyone who is concerned about a situation of mistreatment of older adults and all adults in vulnerable situations.