Who can receive services at the CLRC?

Adults with a physical disability with functional limitations. Our clients belong to various cultural and linguistic communities and socio-economic groups.

General registration criteria

In order to be registered to the CLRC, a person:

1. Must be 18 years old or older.[This criteria may be different within certain programs].
2. Be referred with a precise medical diagnosis and have a motor disability (neuromusculoskeletal), which has resulted in, or will likely result in, a significant or permanent disability. [For clients with other disabilities, the motor disability must be dominant].
3. Requires multidisciplinary rehabilitation or adaptation with the goal of social or professional integration though an interdisciplinary approach, and is not receiving similar services at the same time with another establishment that has the same mission.
4. Has a medically stable condition that will not interfere with rehabilitation services and is able to receive rehabilitation services on an outpatient basis.
5. Must be able to participate actively in the rehabilitation process according to the recommended approach (individually or within a group).

Specific registration criteria

In addition to the general registration criteria of the CLRC,  a client must fulfil specific registration criteria for certain programs or activities.

Territory

The CLRC serves the Montreal socio-sanitary territory along an east-west division which includes the following CSSS:

• Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent (in part)
• Cavendish
• Dorval-Lachine-LaSalle
• de la Montagne
• West Island Health and Social Services Centre
• du Sud-Ouest-Verdun

Taking into account specific mandates attributed by the MSSS, the CLRC covers a larger territory for certain programs and services.  For these programs and services, the information is included in the program card.

Registration form
Click here to download a copy of the referral form or call the Registration and Medical Records Service at 514-487-1891 ext. 239. In order to receive services at the CLRC, you must send in a completed registration form.

To contact us

• Registration and Medical Records Service, 514-487-1891 ext. 239

Our motto

The CLRC is committed to making rehabilitation the art of exploring possibilities for its clients. 

Our mission

The mission of the CLRC is three-faceted: to provide clinical services, offer academic instruction at the college and university levels as well as pursue applied research. Moreover, by assessing technologies and treatment methods, we support a process of continuous adaptation that reflects the needs of our clients and changing practices.

We offer individualized interdisciplinary rehabilitation services of a specialized or ultra specialized nature. These services enable adults with motor disabilities to improve their quality of life. Our clinical procedures, the support we offer various associated community groups, our research and teaching activities and our focus on innovative technologies and treatment methods share the common goal of allowing clients to maximize their abilities in order to achieve greater autonomy and participate in community life to the fullest possible extent.

Mission supported by programs and services

To realize its mission, the CLRC has developed a multi-program-based approach. Some of these programs are grouped according to specifically diagnosed disorders; others seek to address problems encountered by people with motor and/or speech and language disorders in everyday life. Research, teaching, and the Documentation Centre are essential facets of our rehabilitation programs and services.

The Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre’s (CLRC) Client Committee, made up of 8 members, is elected by the population to look out for the well being of clients during their rehabilitation.

Its role is:

• to inform clients on their rights and obligations
• to promote improving the quality of life of clients
• to ensure client satisfaction for the services they receive
• to assist any client who wishes to file a complaint

Members

• Bruce Johnstone, Vice-president and Treasurer
• Gregory N. Korsos, President
• Peter Cohn, Member
• Audrey Hamilton, Member
• Diane States, Member

The Client Committee’s office is located in room 1-110 on the 1rst floor of the CLRC’s main facility. For more information or if you have a question, you can contact the Client Committee by email at comite.usagers@constance-lethbridge.qc.ca or by calling 514-487-1891 ext. 234.

SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND AVAILABLE SERVICES

In addition to the general criteria, the person that you refer to the Satellite Centre can receive services if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1. Lives in the West Island Health and Social Services territory or in one of the following postal codes: H4Y, H4S
2. Has been diagnosed with a neurological, rheumatological or neuromsuculoskeletal condition and meets the specific criteria for the program they are being referred to.

All referrals must be forwarded to the main facility for the registration and admissibility process.

REFERRALS FOR THE SATELLITE CENTRE

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax with the following documents:

1. For clients referred to the Neuromusculoskeletal, Neurology or Rheumatology Programs

Required documents

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form (available by request or on our Web site)
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

For more information

514-487-1891 ext. 204 or toll free at 1-866-487-1891

2. For other services at the Satellite Centre

For the Driving Evaluation and Vehicle Adaptation Program, contact the program's administrative office at 514 487-1891 ext. 328

For the Driving Evaluation and Vehicle Adaptation Program, contact the program's administrative office at 514 487-1891 ext. 273

SPECIFIC REGISTRATION CRITERIA

In addition to the general registration criteria, the person who is referred can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1.  Requires help in using assistive technology, with the goal of fully participating in society:

• Oral and written communication
• Using the telephone
• Computer access
• Environmental control

2.  Is motivated and willing to use assistive technology in everyday life.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Services are offered at the main facility or in the person's home environment, including assistive care.

• Interdisciplinary evaluation of needs
• Recommendation for assistive devices
• Request for grants
• Technical support for the device
• Training sessions and integration of the device into the person's home environment

SPECIFIC MANDATE

As well as serving the CLRC territory, the Assistive Technology Program is designated as a regional agent and distributor for the "Programme ministériel d'attribution des aides techniques à la communication PMATCOM, a provincial lending bank for AAC devices.  Call us for more information!

REFERRALS

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax at 514-487-2745 with the following documents:

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSI)
• Registration form of the program (obligatory)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call the Assistive Technology Program at 514-487-1891 ext. 501.

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

In addition to the general criteria, the person that you refer can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1. Has been diagnosed with chronic pain secondary to a physical disability
2. Has completed medical procedures in line with their chronic pain (ex. not waiting for surgery) and is ready to take on an approach for adapting to the pain
3. Accepts to have their medication re-evaluated, if applicable

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Our services are offered on an individual or group approach. Treatments at the CLRC last for an average of 9 to 12 weeks including a week of integration in the community. Treatments can include:

• Education sessions
• Role-playing (daily activities, leisure and/or work),
• Physical exercise sessions
• Meetings with family and relatives present

SPECIFIC MANDATE

As well as serving the CLRC territory, the program offers ultraspecialized services in certain regions of Quebec and is a member of the Centre for Expertise in Chronic Pain of the RUIS McGill. Call us for more information!

REFERRALS 

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax with the following documents:

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form (available by request or on our Web site)
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program by telephone at 514-487-1891 ext. 300.

SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND AVAILABLE SERVICES

In addition to the general registration criteria, the person who is referred can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1.  Requires professional expertise for using a motor vehicle (automobile, professional class driver's license and motorcycle):

• Driving ability evaluation
• Vehicle adaptation for drivers
• Driving preparation (ex. new drivers), practice and desensitization

2.  Requires professional expertise for evaluating vehicle adaptation needs for drivers or passengers

3.  Holds medical certificates related to their condition and if applicable a valid driver's license.

SPECIFIC MANDATE

As well as serving the CLRC territory, the program offers ultraspecialized services in other regions of Quebec for complex vehicle adaptation.  Call us for more information!

REFERRALS

Referrals must be sent to the administrative office of the Driving Evaluation and Vehicle Adaptation Program by mail or by fax with the following documents:

• Registration form
• In the case of a driver, the medical registration form completed by a physician (M28 or M14) and a visual report completed by an optometrist
• For passengers, a medical attestation
• If available, any other document such as a laboraty analysis, file summary, x-ray

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

• telephone : 514-487-1891 ext. 328 or toll free 1 866 487-1891
• fax:  514-487-7340

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

In addition to the general criteria, the person that you refer can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1. Has obtained or is in the process of attaining a level of physical, cognitive and adaptive functioning that makes it possible to enter the labour market or pursue studies
2. Requires professional expertise in terms of career choice, adaptation of the workplace/ classroom or preparation for work or study
3. Requires therapy at the CLRC and in his/her workplace to maintain employment, following a joint request on the part of the physician, employer and insurance company

The service offer is conditional to the support of the treating physician, the employer or the paying agency where applicable.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Global evaluation of the client’s functional work capacities
• Analysis or adaptation of a work station
• Development of work capacities (physical conditioning)
• Professional orientation (complete process or consultations for specific aspects)
• Workplace internships or simulations
• Support for work integration and maintaining employment
• Teaching energy conservation principles, relaxation techniques, stress management, postural hygiene, problem resolution techniques and compensation methods

SPECIFIC MANDATE

As well as serving the CLRC territory, the program offers services in certain regions of Quebec for evaluating work capacities in clients with complex clinical cases. Call us for more information!

REFERRALS 

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax with the following documents:  

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form (available by request or on our Web site)
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Work Evaluation and Orientation Program by telephone at 514-487-1891 ext. 300

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

In addition to the general criteria, the person referred can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria.

1. Have a physical disability due to a neurological condition or following an illness or a trauma to the central nervous system.

   The main conditions or disorders accepted are:

• Brain tumour
• Multiple Sclérosis (MS)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Cerebral palsy
• Parkinson's disease
• Stroke
• Cerebral anoxia
• Cerebral ischemia

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Services are offered at the main facility and at the Satellite Centre of the CLRC.

• A global and detailed evaluation of physical, psychological, social and cognitive needs
• Individualized treatments with a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychologist, social worker and special care counselor
• Group therapy workshops
• "Living With Aphasia" communication group
• Support for family and relatives
• Support and assistance in the social and professional integration process

REFERRALS

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax at 514-487-2745 with the following documents:

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Neurology program by telephone at  514-487-1891 ext. 293

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

In addition to the general criteria, the person that you refer can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1. Is diagnosed with a condition of a musculoskeletal or neuromuscular nature or of the peripheral nervous system following an illness, a trauma or a polytrauma.

The main conditions accepted are:

• Amputations
• Muscular dystrophy
• Complex fractures
• Polyneuropathy
• Spina Bifida
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Post-polio syndrome
• Complex regional pain syndrome

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Services are offered at the main facility and at the Satellite Centre of the CLRC.

• global and detailed evaluation of physical, psychological and social functionality
• interdisciplinary treatments with a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, special care counselor, psychologist and social worker based on the initial evaluation
• support in the social and professional integration process
• rebuilding stamina for the work environment

SPECIFIC MANDATE

As well as serving adults in the CLRC territory, follow-ups on the evolution of needs for youth diagnosed with a neuromuscular condition are offered for the most part in conjunction with pediatric rehabilitation centres instead of by territory. Call us for more information!

REFERRALS 

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax with the following documents:

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form (available by request or on our Web site)
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Neuromusculoskelatal Program by telephone at 514-487-1891 ext. 300.

SPECIFIC CRITERIA 

In addition to the general criteria, the person that you refer can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1. Has been diagnosed with a rheumatological condition 

The main admissible conditions are:                

• rheumatoid arthritis
• psoriatic arthritis
• Moderate to severe multisite osteoarthritis
• CREST: calcinosis, Raynaud’s syndrome, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia
• Dermatomyositis
• Systemic lupus erthyematosus
• scleroderma
• ankylosing spondylitis

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Services are offered at the main facility and at the Satellite Centre of the CLRC.

• disciplinary and interdisciplinary evaluations
• individual and group therapy and support for family and relatives
• therapy focused on sensitizing and educating clients on the self-management of their condition
• support and assistance in the social and professional integration process

SPECIFIC MANDATE

The Program’s services are available to the entire Montreal territory for clients diagnosed with sever rheumatological conditions. Call us for more information!

REFERRALS 

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax with the following documents:  

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form (available by request or on our Web site)
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact  the Rheumatology Program by telephone at  514-487-1891, ext. 293

SPECIFIC CRITERIA

In addition to the general criteria, the person that you refer can receive services from the program if they fulfil the following specific criteria:

1. Have suffered a traumatic brain injury or
2. Require screening activities to be able to confirm or invalidate a traumatic brain injury diagnosis

AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Global evaluation of physical, cognitive, psychological and social needs
• Treatments given in the client's social environment to maximize their return to daily living habits (ecosystemic approach)
• Evaluation or development of work capacities
• Individual or group therapy
• Support for the family
• Medical or specialized consultations (physiatrist, kinesiologist)
• Neuropsychological screening or evaluation
• Specific approach for a mild traumatic brain injury

REFERRALS

Referrals must be sent to the Registration and Medical Records Service by mail or by fax at 514-487-2745 with the following documents:

• Demande de services interétablissement (DSIE)
• Or Registration form
• If available, any other document such as a laboratory analysis, x-ray, file summary

The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Traumatic Brain Injruy Program at 514-487-1891 ext. 293

This specialized, adapted residential environment, which can accommodate up to a maximum of six residents, is for clients requiring sustained and permanent assistance.

ADMISSIBILITY CRITERIA

• Presents a motor or sensory disability and loss of autonomy in terms of daily living and domestic activities
• Is a resident of the Montreal region
• Is an anglophone adult under the age of 65 years
• Requires a living environment that has specific physical adaptations
• Is incapable of living alone in an apartment without endangering his or her own physical or psychological well being
• Is able to benefit from such an environment and to respect its rules
• Obtains a score of between 15 and 165 points on the instrument used to determine the intensity of services required from the intermediate resource
• Requires assistance in carrying out daily activities (1.5 to 3 care-hours per day). Some exceptions may be possible with respect to the number of daily care-hours required.

People with sensory disabilities are admissible to the extent that the residential setting is able to respond to the person’s needs. In such cases, collaboration may be required with the rehabilitation centre for hearing or visual disabilities that serves the territory where the intermediate resource is located.

Requests from people who present severe behavioural problems, moderate or severe intellectual disabilities or have an unstable health status will not be considered.

REFERRALS

For more information or to refer a potential candidate please call Jean-Pierre Lafond, Social Worker, at 514-487-1891 ext. 258.

ADMISSIBILITY CRITERIA

The person you are referring can receive:

1.  A technical aid funded by a government organization (RAMQ, SAAQ, CSST, etc.) if:

• they provide a prescription confirming their diagnosis
• is eligible according to the criteria of the paying agency

2.  A technical aid not funded by a government organization if:

• they provide a medical attestation of their diagnosis

The prescription or medical attestation is not required for purchasing a technical aid from the Technical Aids Service boutique.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

The following services are provided at the Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre's main facility, at our Satellite Centre or in the client's living environment (home, CHSLD, etc.):

• Interdisciplinary evaluation of needs
• Design, manufacture, adjustment, maintenance and repair
• Technical, functional and clinical follow-up
• Sale of technical aids for daily activities
• Research and development

The Technical Aids Services offers a variety of services.  Some technical aids are subject to regulation by the Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec.

Technical aids for daily activities:

• Orthosis
• Prosthesis
• Orthopedic shoes and inserts
• Other equipment

FINANCING TECHNICAL AIDS

The cost of therapeutic aids is primarily covered by the following organizations:

• Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
• Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
• Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
• Office des personnes handicapées (OPHQ)

If a client is not admissible for funding from the organizations listed above, partial or total costs may be paid by other organizations such as insurance companies, Travail Québec, Veterans Affairs Canada, and various charitable organizations.

SPECIFIC MANDATE

The Technical Aids Service services the Montreal socio-sanitary territory.  Call us for more information!

REFERRALS

Referrals must be sent to the Technical Aids Service by mail or by fax as follows:

• You must obtain a referral before coming to the Technical Aid Service from a medical specialist (orthopedist, physiatrist, neurologist, neurosurgeon, sheumatologist, geriatrician).  The referral should specify the diagnosis and the type of technical aid required for adaily and long term  use.  For orthopedic shoes or inserts, a referral from a general physician is accepted.
• The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the Technical Aids Service.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Technical Aid Service at 514-487-1891 ext. 273

Our vision

Clinical and academic teaching is part of the CLRC’s mission. Teaching activities at the Centre offer a rich learning environment that promotes knowledge transfer, continuous pursuit of best practices, and ultimately, quality of care to the clients.

Affiliation with McGill

The CLRC is affiliated with McGill University.

The affiliation agreement has two main objectives:

• To promote the quality of clinical training offered to McGill University students;
• To promote rehabilitation research at the CLRC.

Teaching activities

• University teaching, including on-site visits of students for practical sessions
• Supervision of students in clinical environments
• Demonstration of clinical use of rehabilitation equipment and devices in specialized and ultra-specialized rehabilitation services
• Presentations to network partners and special interest groups on the latest developments in the fields of physical disability and rehabilitation based on social reintegration

Student placements

The CLRC provides students with a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. Our professionals have a solid experience in supervising students. Expertise in specialised intervention methods and working in interdisciplinary teams make the CLRC a particularly good learning environment for a student.

The CLRC has a number of resources available to all of its staff and students, including a documentation centre specializing in rehabilitation literature, an on-site librarian, computers that allow students to perform clinical research, and audiovisual equipment to assist in case presentations during their placement.

Disciplines

The CLRC welcomes students in the following disciplines:

• Dietetics
• Kinesiology
• Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Orthotic-Prosthetic Techniques
• Physical Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Special Care Counselling
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Vocational Counselling

Criteria for Eligibility

1. Students must be able to communicate with clients in both English and French.

2. Students must be registered in a program of study recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sport (MELS).

Priority is given to students attending McGill University.

International Students

International students interested in a doing a clinical placement at the CLRC should note that certain professions are regulated by professional licensing agencies.

Applicants in the fields of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy must contact the academic clinical coordinators of accredited academic programs at McGill’s School of Physical & Occupational Therapy: Liliane.assaraf.pasin@mcgill.ca for the Physiotherapy program and caroline.storr@mcgill.ca for the Occupational Therapy program.

Applicants in the field of Speech and Language Pathology must first contact the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec, who will make the arrangements for the placement. Please contact c.phenix@ooaq.qc.ca for more information.

Medical students

The clinical rotation will take place at two different McGill affiliated sites: the CLRC and the Montreal General Hospital, which is part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

• The clinical rotation is strictly observational (the student cannot perform medical acts)
• The clinical rotation must be considered an elective in the student’s academic program
• There is no official physiatry program at McGill

Applicants must first submit their requests to the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Dr. Mohan Radhakrishna, to obtain approval from the Director of Professional Services of the MUHC, Dr. Ewa Sidorowicz, as well as the Chief of Medicine of the MUHC, Dr. David Eidelman.

Contact information

If you have inquiries regarding the application procedure for a student placement, please contact the Executive Counsellor, University Affairs at: enseignement.clethb@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Priority research themes

In line with the CLRC’s mission, the focus of research at the Centre is on improving our clients’ quality of life. The CLRC’s primary objective is to optimize clients’ abilities so they can enjoy greater autonomy and participate as much as possible in the life of their communities. Priority is given to applied research and projects that relate directly to clients’ needs.

To promote continuous improvement of the quality of services, the needs, concerns and interests of the CLRC’s professionals and managers are taken into account at all stages of research. In fact, their involvement and ongoing collaboration in research projects is strongly encouraged, to help ensure these projects are as relevant as possible. The CLRC strongly encourages projects that are interdisciplinary in nature.

The objectives of research projects carried out at the CLRC are diverse and are aimed at:

• better understanding the causes and consequences of deficiencies, disabilities and handicaps;
• evaluating and developing clinical interventions;
• evaluating and developing evaluation tools;
• perfecting equipment and devices that are adapted to users’ needs;
• identifying unmet needs of clients;
• improving the service offering to clients and their families

The CLRC is a founding member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR). The CRIR's mission is to contribute to the autonomy and social integration of persons with physical disabilities through basic research, clinical epidemiological and evaluative and applied research in both the biomedical and psychosocial domains.

Collaboration with universities and other rehabilitation establishments is actively encouraged, and researchers from outside the Centre are invited to propose and develop projects at the CLRC.

CRIR-CLRC researchers

• Sara Ahmed
• Roberto de Almeida
• Geoffrey Charles Dover
• Richard Preuss
• Nancy St-Onge
• Michael Sullivan

The role of the clinician–therapist members

A clinician–therapist is any health or social services professional who works in an establishment that is a member or partner of the CRIR who demonstrates an interest in research, and who is associated with a full researcher to develop or carry out a project and contributes actively to achieving the CRIR’s objectives.

To maintain their association with the CRIR, clinician–therapists must be active in research and contribute to the CRIR’s mission. While clinician–therapists do not necessarily have to hold research grants in their own name, they should aim at obtaining research grants or as co-applicants for such grants. Like full researchers, they should promote rehabilitation research. Their roles are to:

• pursue research activities with CRIR researchers;
• contribute to activities for transferring knowledge to clients of rehabilitation services, and to knowledge transfer activities in scientific, clinical and social settings as well as in teaching and research settings;
• participate in CRIR activities (conferences, symposia, biannual meetings) and submit annual reports to the CRIR’s administration on activities, grants and contracts received as well as lists of publications and communications.

Chronic Pain laboratories

The Pain, Mind and Movement Research Laboratory

Research conducted in this laboratory focuses on understanding the factors that influence pain, mood and movement in individuals with a variety of pain and movement disorders, including osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, low back pain, and different types of cancer.

Studies are aimed at revealing the factors that influence and strengthen the links between best research, education and clinical prctices.

The Pain, Participation and Social Integration Research Laboratory

This laboratory is under the direction of Dr. Michael Sullivan, PhD, departments of Psychology, Neuroscience and Medicine at McGill University.

The research taking place in this laboratory examines the emotions and behaviours associated with chronic pain and the impact of these on the disability of the person.

Psychology, social factors and perceptions all play an important role in shaping reactions to pain and its physical manifectation. The correlation between these factors and their contribution to the experience of pain will be studied and examined.

Furthermore, the research looks at the effect of current clinical practices for treating chronic pain and how these impact a client's prognosis. The results will hopefully shed light on how better outcomes can be achieved.

Clients diagnosed with chronic pain, osteoarthritis, whiplash injuries and those suffering from pain and depression are included in the research studies.

Conducting a research project at the CLRC

The CLRC has a team in place for facilitating the development of research projects, regardless if they are initiated by a researcher or therapist. The team supports various research activities during the stage of project development right up to knowledge transfer and application. 

Researchers and therapists who wish to involve the CLRC in a research project should contact the Clinical Research Coordinator to discuss the objectives and ensure that the criteria and project goals are in accordance with the CLRC's clientele, resources and priorities. 

All CLRC research projects must obtain an ethics approval certificate from the CRIR. Please contact Anik Nolet, Research Ethics Coordinator for CRIR member establishments.

Participating in a research project

How to become involved in research projects as a subject/participant

Consult the section on submitting recruitment letters on the Recruitment section of the CRIR Web site.

To learn more on how to file a complaint, please consult the brochure below which explains the steps to follow.

To file your complaint, download the on-line form and send the completed form to: commissaire_aux_plaintes.clethb@ssss.gouv.qc.ca.

Useful links

The Centre d’assistance et d’accompagnement aux plaintes de l'Île de Montréal (CAAP-IDM): www.caapidm.ca
The Québec Ombudsman: www.protecteurducitoyen.qc.ca/en/home/index.html

Your complaint will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Stuart Rechnitzer, Local Service and Quality Complaints Commissioner
Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre
7005 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Montreal, Quebec  H4B 1T3
514-487-1891 ext. 515

On October 18, the Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre (CLRC) launched its 75^th anniversary of serving the Montreal community with the inauguration of its therapeutic garden, a first for a rehabilitation centre in Quebec, and an open house event. Later that evening, the Constance-Lethbridge Foundation held its first ever benefit event.

To read the press release in its entirety click here.

To view photos from the inauguration and sports demonstrations click here.

To view photos from the benefit event click here.

About the Foundation

Founded in 1969, the Constance-Lethbridge Foundation is a registered charity that supports the CLRC in its mission to improve the quality of life of those living with a disability. The Foundation provides financial support to the CLRC for services, research and the purchase of new equipment not covered by public funding that can facilitate social integration. To learn more about some of the Foundation's contributions to the CLRC, click here. 

Together, the CLRC and the Constance-Lethbridge Foundation are promoting a vision of social inclusion that embodies the belief that each person has the right to participate actively in society and fulfill his/her potential. 

All donations are allocated exclusively to improving the quality of client services.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

• Philip E. Johnston, Chairman
• Dr. Hugh M. Scott, Vice-Chairman
• Kippy Wiegand, Treasurer
• Jennifer Timmons, Secretary

Directors

• Élaine Beaudoin
• Elvie Cates
• Dr. Michel Chrétien
• G. Scott Conrod
• Nevine Fateen
• Tom Godber
• Joseph Levy
• Patrick Murphy-Lavallée
• Dr. Simon Tinawi
• Philip L. Webster

HOW TO DONATE

Click here to make an online donation with your credit card

Donations can also be made with a cheque payable to the Constance-Lethbridge Foundation and mailed to the following address:

Constance-Lethbridge Foundation
7005 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Montreal, Quebec  H4B 1T3

A receipt for income tax purposes is issued for all monetary donations received.

Commemorative donations

In Honour 

Recognize a special occasion of a family member, friend or a loved one, such as a wedding, birthday, anniversary or a promotion, or simply honour that person with a donation to a cause that is meaningful to them. 

You can also make a donation to show your gratitude towards a therapist of the Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre, whose service and care you particularly appreciated.

Please ensure that you include the name and address of the person being honoured so they can be informed with a card that a donation was made in their name.

In Memoriam

A donation can be made to offer your condolences to a grieving family. Simply provide us with the name of the person that you wish to honour, and the name and contact information of the person or family to be informed of your donation.

Upon receiving a commemorative donation, the Foundation forwards a letter to the person or family being honored without mentioning the amount of the donation. You will receive a receipt for income tax purposes.

Fundraising activities

If you are interested in organizing a fundraising activity for the Constance-Lethbridge Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact us - it will be a pleasure to help you!


Thank you for your support!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Constance-Lethbridge Foundation at 514-487-6236

ADMISSIBILITY CRITERIA

The person you are referring can receive:

1.  A technical aid funded by a government organization (RAMQ, SAAQ, CSST, etc.) if:

• they provide a prescription confirming their diagnosis
• is eligible according to the criteria of the paying agency

2.  A technical aid not funded by a government organization if:

• they provide a medical attestation of their diagnosis

The prescription or medical attestation is not required for purchasing a technical aid from the Technical Aids Service boutique.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

The following services are provided at the Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre's main facility, at our Satellite Centre or in the client's living environment (home, CHSLD, etc.):

• Interdisciplinary evaluation of needs
• Design, manufacture, adjustment, maintenance and repair
• Technical, functional and clinical follow-up
• Sale of technical aids for daily activities
• Research and development

The Technical Aids Services offers a variety of services.  Some technical aids are subject to regulation by the Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec.

Technical aids for daily activities:

• Orthosis
• Prosthesis
• Orthopedic shoes and inserts
• Other equipment

FINANCING TECHNICAL AIDS

The cost of therapeutic aids is primarily covered by the following organizations:

• Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
• Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
• Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)
• Office des personnes handicapées (OPHQ)

If a client is not admissible for funding from the organizations listed above, partial or total costs may be paid by other organizations such as insurance companies, Travail Québec, Veterans Affairs Canada, and various charitable organizations.

SPECIFIC MANDATE

The Technical Aids Service services the Montreal socio-sanitary territory.  Call us for more information!

REFERRALS

Referrals must be sent to the Technical Aids Service by mail or by fax as follows:

• You must obtain a referral before coming to the Technical Aid Service from a medical specialist (orthopedist, physiatrist, neurologist, neurosurgeon, sheumatologist, geriatrician).  The referral should specify the diagnosis and the type of technical aid required for adaily and long term  use.  For orthopedic shoes or inserts, a referral from a general physician is accepted.
• The person making the referral and the client will be advised in writing on the decision for admissibility to the Technical Aids Service.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Technical Aid Service at 514-487-1891 ext. 273

Main facility

7005 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Montreal, Quebec  H4B 1T3

Telephone:  514-487-1770 or toll-free: 1-866-487-1891

Satellite Centre

16777 Hymus Boulevard
Kirkland, Quebec  H9B 2E1

Telephone:  514-695-7565 or toll-free: 1-888-695-7565

OPENING HOURS (main facility and Satellite Centre)

Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Certain services are offered outside these hours; for more information please speak to your case coordinator or one of your therapists. 

ACCESS TO OUR FACILITIES

Main facility

Parking spaces are available for our clients and visitors in the parking lot accessible from de Maisonneuve Blvd.  The main entrance and the entrance leading to this parking lot offer wheelchair access. The Technical Aid Service and the Assistive Technology Program are accessible by the Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre parking lot.

IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING BY CAR

You can consult our map and driving directions.

IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Our main facility is located a few streets west of Cavendish Boulevard. You can use either route below:

From Vendôme Metro
Bus number 105 (Sherbrooke Street West) to the corner of Sherbrooke and Coronation streets.

From Villa Maria Metro
Bus number 162 (Westminster) to the corner of Sherbrooke and Coronation streets.

Walk though the parking lot of the MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre to the rear entrance of our main facility. When walking though the parking lot, please keep to the right.

Satellite Centre

Parking spaces reserved for clients and visitors are available at the Satellite Centre's entrance off of Hymus Blvd.  You can consult our map and driving directions.

IF YOU ARE TRAVEL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

The West Island Satellite centre is located on the north side of Hymus Blvd. at the corner of Châteauneuf St., which is just a few blocks east of Saint-Charles Blvd. You can take the following bus lines to reach this location:

200 – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
The bus leaves you off on Hymus Blvd., at the corner of Châteauneuf St.

201 – Saint-Charles / Saint-Jean
The bus leaves you off at the corner of Saint-Charles Blvd. and Hymus Blvd. You must walk a few blocks east on Hymus to reach the Centre.

217 – Anse-à-l’Orme
The bus leaves you off on Hymus Blvd., at the corner of Châteauneuf St.

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