Social cohabitation and homelessness in Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Last updated November 11, 2025
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Are you experiencing tension or concerns about someone in your neighborhood who is facing difficulties, and would you like to improve the situation?

Resources are available to support or assist them in their efforts.

This article provides information to residents and business owners in the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro who interact with people experiencing homelessness or living in precarious situations.

It is important to remember that homelessness is rarely a choice. Some people struggle with mental health or addiction issues, or are simply homeless due to their socioeconomic circumstances.

Tips for improved social cohesion

Initiate and maintain conversation with people on and around our streets, in shops, parks, or other public places: say hello, ask their name, offer them a coffee, take an interest in them. If it is someone you see regularly, remember to greet them by name. If you ever witness an incident, the relationship will be positive because you will already have established a dialogue.

Are you a business owner ?

If the situation allows, establish verbal or written agreements with people who are willing and able to accept certain conditions (hours, cleanliness, etc.) that allow them to frequent your business. Consider exchanging services, such as cleaning the area around the business or shoveling snow from the entrances, in exchange for a drink or a meal.

Ask the neighborhood cohabitation team to support you in establishing regular, supervised collaboration.

When to contact whom

  • In situations of conflict or distress.
  • In support of people who are vulnerable or homeless.
  • For interventions aimed at promoting coexistence among people who share public spaces, through information, awareness-raising, activities promoting integration and harmony, and support for resolving tensions.

Contact the Mobile Mediation and Social Intervention Team (EMMIS) representatives by dialing 2-1-1.

  • When you have questions about the role of police officers in relation to social coexistence.
  • When you want to meet with neighborhood police officers to discuss a non-urgent issue and you do not want to call 9-1-1.

The community outreach team at Police station 3 is available Monday through Friday at 514-280-0402 or 514-280-0403.

  • When you see someone in difficulty, isolated, or in a precarious situation, who seems to need help, support, someone to listen, or a referral.
  • If you find syringes lying around.

Contact AJOI street workers at 514-887-1270 or [email protected]

The AJOI team will contact the person, if they wish, in complete confidentiality.

  • When you experience discomfort, unease, fear, or a situation that overwhelms you in relation to the presence or behavior of a person experiencing homelessness, and you want support and tools to address the situation.
  • When you find yourself in a tense, irritating, or confrontational situation with a homeless person and you want to establish a dialogue to improve cohabitation.

Ricochet’s social cohabitation mediators are available Monday through Friday at 514-977-0693 or [email protected]

  • To learn more about the services offered to people experiencing housing difficulties (reception, meals, rest, interventions).
  • If someone needs emergency housing.
  • To donate food or hygiene products that will benefit people who use the center.

Ricochet counselors are available Monday through Sunday at 438-497-4869 or at [email protected].

For donations and volunteering: [email protected]

When someone’s health or safety is at risk, when a crime is being committed, or in the event of violent behavior, call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

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