Community Work
Presence in The Community
Community work aims to identify the needs of youth and vulnerable individuals while also considering the realities of the broader community. Outreach workers support people in finding their place within the community through various strategies adapted to the environments where they live, study and gather.
Present directly in the spaces frequented by youth and adults—schools, community organizations, public areas and other key environments—outreach workers lead prevention workshops, offer educational presentations, create opportunities for dialogue and step in when support is required. Their primary goal is to foster inclusion, participation and overall well-being among the individuals they meet.
AJOI offers a range of community services to youth and vulnerable individuals across the West Island of Montréal.
Our Services
Prevention workshops in schools, communities and institutions
AJOI offers customized workshops in school, community and institutions, designed to meet the specific needs of each environment. Whether addressing topics such as polydrug prevention, mental health, rights and responsibilities or sexuality education, our workshops are tailor-made and dynamically facilitated. By adapting to the reality and values of the target environment, each workshop becomes an enriching and engaging space for exchange, enabling participants to acquire concrete tools for their work or daily life.
Class tours
AJOI organizes class visits to local schools to introduce young people to the services available to them. The purpose of these meetings is to show them that the organization is there to support them in times of need. During these tours, prevention materials are distributed and educational games are organized to make the information more accessible and engaging.
School presence
In addition to their active presence around the schools in their territories, AJOI workers work with partner schools to offer listening and referral services directly within the schools. This proximity enables young people to quickly find support, guidance and resources adapted to their needs, while reinforcing a climate of trust and mutual aid within their school environment.
