A Story of the Heart

Groupe Action has been rooted in the region for over 40 years. Initially known as the Association de parents d’enfants handicapés physiquement from 1982-1989, our organization became Groupe Action pour l’enfant, la famille et la communauté de Prescott-Russell in 1990. Our mission and purpose continue to be centered around enhancing the quality of life for the people of Prescott-Russell.  

Groupe Action is the preferred provider of complementary health services and services for early childhood. Our interventions extend across the territory of Prescott-Russell County. As a non-profit organization, we emphasize the importance of an adapted and accessible approach to meet the unique needs of those eligible for our services.  

Our People

  • Photo de Sylvie Demers présidente

    Sylvie Demers

    President of the board of administrators

  • Photo de Jean-François Leclerc

    Jean-François Leclerc

    Vice-president

  • Photo de Suzie Robinson

    Suzie Robinson

    Treasurer

  • Photo d'Émilie Ranger

    Émilie Ranger

    Secretary

  • Photo de Patrice Koné

    Patrice Koné

    Administrator

  • Merline Destin

    Administrator

Are you interested in becoming a member of our Board of Directors? Would you like more information? Please do not hesitate to contact us by filling in the contact form.

Our team

Our partners

Groupe Action maintains special relationships with its partners who proactively support its mission and development. Our organization is privileged to be able to rely year after year on the collaboration of regional partners to advance collective goals. We are also fortunate to receive support from the provincial and federal governments through grants and funding. We would like to thank the following partners: 

  • Maison Interlude House | Valoris | Eastern  Ontario Health Unit | Centre Novas- Calacs francophone | Centre de services de l’Estrie - Bourget | Conseil des écoles publiques de l’est de l’Ontario | Conseil Scolaire de district catholique de l’Est de l’Ontario | City of Hawkesbury | On the Ball Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy | Ligue La Lèche | Jonelle Piché, orthophoniste | Prescott-Russell Employment Services Centre | Réseau de soutien à l’immigration francophone de l’Est de l’Ontario | Bibliothèques municipales (Clarence-Rockland, Hawkesbury, Embrun, St-Isidore, Russell) | Centre d’aide communautaire-embrun Second Hand Store | L’Union Culturelle des Franco-Ontariennes

  • Public Health Agency of Canada | Ontario Health | Centraide United Way | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Services de soutien à domicile et en milieu communautaire | Services communautaires de Prescott-Russell | Fondation Franco-ontarienne

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Warning 

It's at the end of a relationship that the risk of lethal violence is highest for abused women. If you are in immediate danger, call the police. For help or to set up a safety plan, call or text Fem'aide at 1-877-336-2433- Hyperlink to the Fem'aide website.