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Lesbian/Gay

L'Androgyne Dedicated to lesbian, gay and feminist literature, for the last 25 years. Selections in both English and French. 3636 St-Laurent, 842-4765

Association des pères gais de Montréal Telephone services, weekly meetings and discussions. Call for schedule. CP 5667, Station C, Montreal. 990-6014

Concordia Lesbian, Bi, Queer Women's Discussion Group 2020 Mckay (in basement), 848-7431

Diffusions Gaies et Lesbiennes du Québec Organizes Images&Nation annual gay and lesbian film festival each November. 4067 St-Laurent, #300, 285-4467 or log on at www.kiosque.com/imagenation/ or through e-mail: infestival@aol.com

Équipe Montréal Umbrella group representing Montreal's gay and lesbian athletic organizations. 990-1998

Fugues French publication for the gay community. Guide to gay establishments. Free. 1212 St-Hubert, H2L 3Y7, 848-1854

Gay AA 522-2305

The Gay and Lesbian Centre Offers meeting space to groups that have none. Lesbian mothers group, dances, parties, art gallery. Courses, activities, services, resources. 2075 Plessis, 528-8424

Gay-écoute/Gay-Line Info and counselling, provides referrals in the gay community. Open from 7-11pm, 7 days/week. 521-1508; 990-1414

Lesbians, Bisexuals, Gays of McGill 3480 McTavish, #432, 398-6822

Project 10 For people 14-25 who are in the process of coming out, have come out or just questioning. Offers discussion groups, one-on-one counselling, referral line, info on AIDS and STDs and free confidential services in English and French. 989-4585

Women

Action travail des femmes du Québec Fights for equality and real jobs for women. 4706 Wellington (Verdun), 768-7233

Auberge Shalom Crisis intervention centre for all women in abusive situations. 731-0833

Centre de documentation sur l'éducation des adultes et la condition feminine Resource centre. 876-1180

Centre des femmes de Montréal Psychological and social services, resource and referral centre. Legal-aid clinic, free clothes and emergency food. 3585 St-Urbain, 842-4781

Centre des femmes du Plateau Classes for women in various areas; programming changes every six months but the standards include creative sewing, relaxation, yoga and self-defense. Documentation and resource centre, collective action, provides space for women's groups and activities. 1022 St-Joseph E, 527-2295

Chez Doris Assistance for women. Clothing available; breakfast and lunch served on-site. 8:30-4pm (Mon-Thu), 8:30-1:30pm (Fri), 8:30-3pm (Sat-Sun) 1430 Chomedy, 937-2341

Co-op Olier Will help find lodging for women. Monthly clothing bazaar. Also runs a family summer camp for low-income families and a children's clothing exchange. 772 Rachel E., 525-1829

Concordia Women's Centre Women-only drop-in space. Referrals and resource centre. Activities and events, open to all women, in and outside of the Concordia community. 2020 Mackay, 848-7431

Info femmes Workshops, daycare and more. 2185 des Ormeaux, 355-4529

Women's Aid Inc. 270-8291

YWCA Athletic programs, hotel, residence, day care and tons more. 1355 René-Lévesque W., 866-9941

Native

Centre for Native Education Concordia facility which offers support services and ressources to native students. Also has a documentation centre. 848-7327/7326

Intercultural Institute of Montreal Two publications: Horizons Interculturels, bilingual, twice a year; and Interculture, a journal, four times a year. Public education on First Nations and multiculturalism. 4917 St-Urbain, 288-7229

Native Friendship Centre Info, referrals, counselling, daily soup at 12 and 4pm. Rec room, library, food and clothing depot, job bank, visits to patients in hospital. 2001 St-Laurent, 499-1854

Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec Provides native court workers, will find lawyers for anyone going to court, helps with information on legal procedures. Prison liaison program for federal inmates. 868-0907

Native Women's Shelter Shelter for native women and children in difficulty (alcohol, conjugal violence, homeless, etc.). Daily workshops on all kinds of subjects. 933-4688

Quebec Native Women's Association Provincial organization with a special focus on family violence and day-care services for the native community around Montreal. 460 Ste-Catherine W, #503, 954-9991

Black

Black Coalition of Quebec 5201 Décarie, 489-3830

Council for Black Aging An advocacy group for black seniors as well as offering health services. 3007 Duluth, 935-4591

Black Theatre Workshop 1827 Ste-Catherine W, 932-1104

Centre international de documentation et d'info haïtienne, caribbienne et afro-canadienne Library and documentation centre. 9:30am-4:30pm. Small fee. 359 St-Pierre, first fl., 845-0880

Jamaica Association Offers courses in computer automation, accounting and French. Police mediators. 4065 Jean-Talon W., 737-8229

McGill Black Students Network/McGill Southern African Committee Provides volunteer tutors, discussion groups, film screenings. Focuses on social and political issues at McGill and in the community. Information on the situation in several countries in Southern Africa. Shared office at 3480 McTavish, 4th fl., 398-6815

Montreal Association of Black Business Persons and Professionals 2425 Grand, 486-8030

Jewish

Canadian Jewish Congress 1590 Dr-Penfield, 931-7531

Canadian Jewish News Major newspaper with a focus on Jewish issues and events. 6900 Décarie, 735-2612

Federation of Jewish Community Services The central fundraising, allocating, co-ordinating and planning body of the Jewish community. This umbrella group provides services in health, welfare, education, recreation and culture through 20 member groups. 5151 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 735-3541

Jewish Community Council 5491 Victoria, 739-6363

Jewish Cultural Association of Montreal 5151 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 345-2626

Jewish Information Referral Service Referral line for Jewish organizations and centres in the city. 9:30am-4:30pm, 737-2221

Jewish Public Library 5151 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 345-2627

Jewish Singles Registry 450 Kensington,
937-2049

McGill Hillel House Social, political, cultural and religious activities for Jewish students. 3460 Stanley, 845-9171. Web site: www.vir.com/shalom/zionet

Rodal's Hebrew Book Store & Gift Shop 4689 Van Horne, 733-1876

Saidye Bronfman Centre Theatre, art programs and an art gallery. 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 739-2301, box office, 739-7944

Shalom Line Open Mon-Thu 4:30-10:30pm, Sun 10:30am-4:30pm. 343-4343

Handicapped

Association régionale du loisir des personnes handicapées Fighting to make Montreal more accessible. 62 St- Florent, Pont Viau, 668-2354

Hand in Hand A group for mentally disabled adults. Run through the St. Columba house community centre. 2365 Grand Trunk, 932-6202

MAB Hotline Provides a recorded 24-hour information service of events and sales for the visually impaired. 483-2626

Montreal Association for the Blind (MAB) Helps the visually impaired. Provides training in Braille, computers, typing, writing skills, etc. Also provides employment program. 7000 Sherbrooke W., 489-8201

Nous nous intégrons en commun Disabled rights group. 1951 de Maisonneuve E., 598-7677

Montreal Association for the Intellectually Handicapped 633 Crémazie E., 381-2307

MUCTC Wheelchair Transport 280-5341

Other community groups,
cultural centres and bookstores

Action réfugiés Montréal 1410 Guy, 935-7799

Association des immigrants latino-américains de Côte-des-Neiges Information and referral centre for Latin Americans. 5307 Côte-des-Neiges, 737-3642

Canadian Palestinian Foundation Social and cultural organization, lobbying, social action, works with refugees. Arabic school for children. 4030 Côte-Vertu, #100, Ville St-Laurent, 956-1685

Centre communautaire arménien Organizes several Armenian community activities. 3401 Olivar-Asselin, 331-4880

Centre communautaire des femmes sud-asiatique 1035 Rachel E., 528-8812

Centre culturel communautaire des iraniens Cultural activities, plays, concerts, picnics. 3680 Jeanne-Mance #323, 842-4626

Chinese Family Service of Greater Montreal Social and cultural services. 987 Coté, 4th fl.,
861-5244

Communauté vietnamienne Social and cultural services. 3668 Victoria, #11, 340-9630

Corporaçion culturelle latino-americana de l'amitié Classes, translations, a women's discussion group and a food service. 1600 de l'Église, Ville St-Laurent, 748-0796

Federation of Filipino Canadians Houses many services and organizations. 6555 Côte-des-Neiges, 341-2122

Guyana Cultural Organization of Montreal 3970 Côte-Ste-Catherine, 637-3318

Hellenic Community of Montreal Runs cultural events and provides social and legal counselling. Services, support groups and referrals for families and individuals with problems. Several offices around the city, head office is at 5777 Wilderton, 738-2421

India National Association of Canadians of Origins in India 4225 Notre-Dame W., 288-8720

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Gives language and cooking courses, has an extensive library in Japanese, English and French. 8155 Rousselot, 728-1996

Librairie Las Americas Spanish books. 10 St-Norbert, 844-5994

Libraria Italiana Italian books, magazines, videos and records. 6792 St-Laurent, 277-2955

Librairie Allemande German bookstore. 3434 Côte-des-Neiges, 933-1919

Middle East Bookstore Specializes in the Arab and Muslim world. 877 Décarie, Ville St-Laurent, 744-4886