Upcoming Activities
The following is a list of activities offered to caregivers by the Brome-Missisquoi Caregivers Support Group.
Activities will take place at Maison Gilles-Carle at 614 Boul. J.-André Deragon in Cowansville.
To register for these activities or for more information, please contact us at 450-263-4236, ext. 7 or by email at intervenant@rsabm.ca.
You can't leave your loved one alone to attend a meeting?
Ask about our free respite service during your presence at our activities: Reservation required at 450 263-4236, ext 1.
Next Activities
July to September, 2025
Activities start at 1.30 pm and finish around 3.30 pm, unless otherwise indicated.
Please note that, given our organization’s mission to prevent caregiver burnout, while the workshops are offered to all our members, priority will be given to active or bereaved caregivers (at risk of burnout) for access to our activities.
To access all services offered by the organization, caregivers must be members and pay an annual fee of $30.
2021-2022 Expansion Project for Maison Gilles-Carles de Brome-Missisquoi
Enhancement of Services Offered by BMCSG
On November 11th, 2021, The Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMGSG) was very pleased to launch a major project, the expansion of Maison Gilles-Carle de Brome-Missisquoi, which will lead to an enhancement of services for caregivers and their loved ones in the region.
The growing demand for our day and overnight respite services, psychosocial support services and the lack of space to adequately respond to the needs of our community's caregivers have prompted us to undertake this expansion. The new layout of Maison Gilles-Carle de Brome-Missisquoi will include the following improvements:
- Addition of two rooms for respite care in order to accommodate six individuals for the night instead of four;
- Expansion of common areas, including the dining room, to be able to seat more people and for an improved offering of activities for assisted individuals;
- Reorganization of a closed room for more privacy during meetings/discussions;
- New outdoor terrace at the back of the house;
- Increased security of the premises through, among other things, the installation of a generator.
These major renovations, which should be completed by May 2022, are essential to the continuity of our mission for the Caregiver Support Group and will undoubtedly contribute to improving the quality of life of our service users.
The organization wishes to assure the population that even if a little noise and a lot of dust are to be expected during this period, no interruption of services is planned during the work.
Unveiling of the Results of the Expansion Project
On January 31st, 2023, The Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMGSG) was very pleased to unveil the results of the Maison Gilles-Carle de BromeMissisquoi expansion project.
The work took place during 2022. The BMCSG is very pleased with the results of the work. The renovations took a little longer than expected for various reasons such as the rising cost of materials, delivery delays and the scarcity of labour, but we did it! Our team is convinced that these changes will greatly contribute to the quality of the services offered by the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group.
The organization can now welcome a total of 12 assisted persons per day, including six individualsfor day respite and six for overnight respite. Prior to the expansion, the BMCSG was able to welcome 8 assisted persons per day.
Here's some pictures of the new spaces.
Organize an Activity
The BMCSG is very grateful to members of the community who choose to organize an event benefitting the Maison Gilles-Carle de Brome-Missisquoi. Thanks to their generosity, we are able to pursue our mission of offering support services to caregivers. Organizing an activity is also an excellent way to raise awareness about the services we offer.
Here are some examples of fundraising activities:
- Sporting events;
- Garage sale;
- Benefit dinner;
- Concert;
- Etc.
Don't hesitate to propose your idea! Please contact us by phone at 450 263-4236 or by email at direction@rsabm.ca. All activities must be approved by the Regroupement Soutienaux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi before starting the organization and fundraising.
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Our Services
Individual and group psychosocial support
- Individual consultations
- Discussion groups
- Wellness workshops
- Burnout Prevention Training
Our Caregiver Support Counsellors also travel throughout the Brome-Missisquoi territory to present and offer services to organizations and groups by invitation.
To discover activities offered to caregivers, please click here.
Respite Services
Our respite services are for adults with a temporary or permanent incapacity due to illness, a disability or advanced aged.
Day Respite
Our day respite services are available 7 days/week upon reservation. Arrivals start at 8:30 am and departures must be made before 4:30 pm. The cost is $30 for one day and $20 for half a day.
Meals and snacks are included.
Evening Respite
Our evening respite services are available 7 days a week upon reservation. Arrivals begin at 4:30 pm and departures must be made before 8:30 pm. The fee is $20 per evening and includes a meal and snacks.
Overnight Respite
Our overnight respite services are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for stays of one to several consecutive nights, depending on needs. Reservations must be made in advance. Arrivals and departures are at 4:30 pm.
The cost is $50 per night (24 hours) and meals are included.
Reservation
Please reserve in advance.
All requests for services (respite or other) must be forwarded to our psychosocial service. For all respite services, a file is opened with the caregiver and the person being cared for. Relationships are established between our respite coordinator and your pivot counsellor from the CIUSSS. This liaison is essential to ensure the quality and continuity of care and services. Care provided at Maison Gilles-Carle de Brome-Missisquoi follows Bill 90 under an agreement with the CIUSSS.
Cancellation fee will be applied to respite services (day and/or overnight) if the cancellation is made less than 48 business hours before the stay. The fees charged will reflect the reserved respite services.
Admission Criteria for Respite Services
The person cared for:
- Can do transfers alone or with the help of a person;
- If oxygen is required, must have the equipment and be able to adjust it;
- Does not wander or run away;
- Does not demonstrate violence or aggressiveness;
- Can be supported in a 1:4 or 1:6 ratio;
- Priority is given to home caregivers.
For all services offered by the organization, the caregiver must be a member and pay an annual fee of $30.
Publications and Useful Links
Caregiver resources (in French only)
Other reports (in French only)
Organisations
Fondation Maison Gilles-Carle (in French only)
L'Appui pour les proches aidants
Proche aidance Québec (in French only)
Le Bel Âge (magazine for seniors) (in French only)
Réseau Aidance Montérégie (in French only)
Accueil CIUSSS de l’Estrie-CHUS
Association des personnes handicapées physiques de Brome-Missisquoi (in French only)
La Corporation de développement communautaire de Brome-Missisquoi
Health
References
Éducaloi - Caregivers: Practical Legal Tools
Tax credit for caregivers - Revenu Québec
Fair for all - Deductions and credits - Revenu Québec
Government of Canada - EI caregiving benefits
Loi 56 visant à reconnaître et à soutenir les personnes proches aidantes et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives (in French only)
Emploi et développement social Canada - Conseils fiscaux importants pour les adultes de 65 ans et plus (in French only)
Plan d'action gouvernemental pour les personnes proches aidantes 2021-2026 - Reconnaître pour mieux soutenir (in French only)
Programs and credits
Tax credits for Caregivers - Revenu Québec
Taxes credits for individuals - Revenu Québec
Tax credits and benefits for individuals - Government of Canada
Canada caregiver credit - Government of Canada
Finautonome : organisme communautaire voué au bien-être financier des personnes en situation de handicap (in French only)
Are you a caregiver?
A caregiver is a family member or friend who takes care of a loved one with a temporary or permanent incapacity due to illness, a disability or advanced aged.
You are a caregiver if you help your loved one with the following tasks:
- Reminding to take medication;
- Cooking meals;
- Performing household tasks;
- Doing the shopping;
- Helping with getting dressed;
- Assisting with daily hygiene tasks;
- Coordinating appointments;
- Handling personal finances;
- Managing health care.
Being a caregiver is simply assisting someone you love or care for in order to maintain their quality of life and overall well-being.
Do you have caregiver fatigue?
Thank you for your support!
The Brome-Missiquoi Caregivers Support Groupe accepts donations, grants and funds from individuals, foundations, organizations, associations, employee groups and other types of donors.
Your donations will be used to further the mission of the Brome-Missiquoi Caregivers Support Group.
Please complete the following form to make your donation.
Brome-Missiquoi Caregivers Support Group/Maison Gilles-Carle is a registered charity: 889704946RR001
So caregivers can take care of themselves.
Make a donation!
Online Donations
Online donations can be made through CanadaHelps, a secure platform available exclusively for charities to collect credit card donations.
Click on the button below to be redirected to the Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi/ Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi donation form.
Donations by Cheque
You can send your cheque to the attention of: Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants Brome-Missisquoi at 614, boulevard J.-André-Deragon, Cowansville (Québec) J2K 0H7.
In Memoriam Donations
You can make a donation in memory of a loved one.There are two options:
- Make a donation online via CanadaHelps and fill out the "Dedication Information" section.
- Fill out the form below and send it with your cheque to the attention of: Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants Brome-Missisquoi at 614, boulevard J.-André-Deragon, Cowansville (Québec) J2K 0H7.
Planned Giving
A planned gift is a donation that requires financial, tax or estate planning.
The Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group accepts the following planned gifts:
- Immediate planned gifts: donation of securities, donation of real estate, donation of a life insurance policy.
- Future or deferred planned gifts: donation in a will, life insurance policy donation, charitable annuity, charitable trust.
Why make a planned gift?
- Tax benefits;
- To ensure the sustainability of the BMCSG;
- To support the cause of caregivers;
- To honour the memory of a loved one;
- To make a difference in the community;
- To highlight your values through your legacy.
What are the steps?
- Consider your personal, family and tax situation.
- Consult a professional to discuss and for guidance in the appropriate option for you (a financial advisor or planner, accountant, tax specialist, notary, lawyer).
- Inform your loved ones and the recipient organization if you wish.
Donations must be made to Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi.
Registration number: 889704946 RR001
You can also visit the Will Power website to learn more about making donations in a will.
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Our Contact Information
The administrative offices are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi is open 24/7.
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Our team
Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group
During the 1990s, the CLSC La Pommeraie consulted the population of its territory. A need was clearly defined: the lack of support for caregivers in Brome-Missisquoi. In response to this request, the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMCSG) was officially created in 1996 with the goal of offering respite and support services.
BMCSG has an important role and that is to give caregivers a chance to rest, to express their needs and feelings, to be listened to with empathy and compassion, and to be given support and tools that will help them to better assist their loved ones. We help and encourage extraordinary people who deserve and are entitled to resources to improve their quality of life.
Our Support Services
All our support services are available in English and in French.
Individual and group psychosocial support
- Individual consultations
- Discussion groups
- Wellness workshops
- Burnout Prevention Training
Our Caregiver Support Counsellors also travel throughout the Brome-Missisquoi territory to present and offer services to organizations and groups by invitation.
To discover activities offered to caregivers, please click here.
For all services offered by the organization, the caregiver must be a member and pay an annual fee of $30.
Members of the Board of Directors
Johanne Houde
President
Michel Lafrance
Vice-President
Gisèle Desrochers
Treasurer
Luce Goerlach
Secretary
Pascale Desrosiers
Pierrette Paradis Fauteux
Vacant
Directors
2024-2025 Activity Report
Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi
In 2011, the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMCSG) joined forces with the Fondation Maison Gilles-Carle to set up a home where caregivers could receive support and respite by providing their loved ones with quality temporary housing. Sixteen years after the creation of the BMCSG, the Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi opened its doors in 2012.
The peaceful atmosphere at the Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi allows loved ones to engage in activities while being cared for by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. With peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are safe, caregivers can take quality time without worrying.
2021-2022 Expansion Project for Maison Gilles-Carles de Brome-Missisquoi to an enhancement of services for caregivers and their loved ones in the region.
Our Respite Services
Our respite services are for adults with a temporary or permanent incapacity due to illness, a disability or advanced aged.
Day Respite
ur day respite services are available 7 days/week upon reservation. Arrivals start at 8:30 am and departures must be made before 4:30 pm. The cost is $30 for one day and $20 for half a day.
Meals and snacks are included.
Evening Respite
Our evening respite services are available 7 days a week upon reservation. Arrivals begin at 4:30 pm. The fee is $20 per evening and includes a meal and snacks.
Overnight Respite
Our overnight respite services are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for stays of one to several consecutive nights, depending on needs. Reservations must be made in advance. Arrivals and departures are at 4:30 pm. The cost is $50 per night (24 hours) and meals are included.
Reservation
Please reserve in advance.
All requests for services (respite or other) must be forwarded to our psychosocial service. For all respite services, a file is opened by our Caregiver Support Counsellors with the caregiver and the person being cared for. Relationships are established between our respite coordinator and your pivot counsellor from the CIUSSS. This liaison is essential to ensure the quality and continuity of care and services. Care provided at Maison Gilles-Carle de Brome-Missisquoi follows Bill 90 under an agreement with the CIUSSS.
Effective November 1st, 2021, a cancellation fee will be applied to respite services (day and/or overnight) if the cancellation is made less than 48 business hours before the stay. The fees charged will reflect the reserved respite services.
Admission criteria for respite services
The person cared for must meet the following criteria:
- Can do transfers alone or with the help of a person;
- If oxygen is required, must have the equipment and be able to adjust it;
- Does not wander or run away;
- Does not demonstrate violence or aggressiveness;
- Can be supported in a 1:4 or 1:6 ratio;
- Priority is given to home caregivers.
For all services offered by the organization, the caregiver must be a member and pay an annual fee of $30.
Become a Volunteer!
The Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi works with volunteers to help achieve its mission, which is: to prevent and relieve caregiver fatigue; to make the population aware of the reality of caregivers; to promote the organization's services; to foster a sense of belonging among its members; and to offer services that are directly related to their needs.
Volunteering is participating in the well-being of our community by giving freely of your time. It is a gesture that also contributes to personal development.
For the BMCSG, volunteers represent an indispensable and invaluable human resource. They are an integral part of the organization and feel recognized assuch. The BMCSG encourages the creation and maintenance of a gratifying work climate for all those involved.
If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Brigitte:
450-263-4236, ext. #2
Become A Member
Why become a member?
- To have access to all our respite, support and training services.
- To have access to our workshops.
- To receive our newsletters.
- To be a part of a group that understands your reality.
Join the Board of Directors
How to Submit a Nomination
Individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors of the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMCSG) must follow the steps below.
Steps:
- Complete the nomination form:
- online (in French only)
- or at our offices at 614 J.-André-Deragon Blvd. in Cowansville.
- The nomination form and your resume must be submitted at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the Annual General Meeting:
- in person at BMCSG, 614 J.-André-Deragon Blvd., Cowansville
- or by email at direction@rsabm.ca.
- Meet with the Chair of the Board and another Board member.
- Confirm their intention to stand for election to the Board at least five (5) business days before the Annual General Meeting.
So caregivers can take care of themselves.
Our mission
The mission of the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMCSG) / Maison Gilles-Carle is to prevent and relieve caregiver fatigue. To accomplish this, we offer support and respite services to caregivers taking care of a loved one with a temporary or permanent incapacity due to illness, a disability or advanced aged.
Our services
The BMCSG's team of professionals offer individual and group psychosocial support to caregivers. Day respite, evening respite and overnight respite services are also available at the Maison Gilles-Carle Brome-Missisquoi in a family, friendly and safe atmosphere.
Latest News
Appointment of Brigitte Frégault as Executive Director of the RSABM
The Chair of the Board of Directors of the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver Support Group (BMCSG), Ms. Johanne Houde, along with the members of the Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Brigitte Frégault as Executive Director of the Regroupement. (In French only)
The Regroupement Soutien aux Aidants de Brome-Missisquoi is temporarily suspending its respite housing services
Cowansville, June 5, 2025 – The Board of Directors and Management of the Brome-Missisquoi Caregiver…
The BMCSG welcomes Isabelle Charest
Le RSABM recevait Mme Isabelle Charest, députée de Brome-Missisquoi à l’Assemblée nationale.
