Psychosocial Intervention
At the Heart of Our Work
At Ricochet, our psychosocial workers play an essential role in supporting people going through psychological, social or emotional challenges. Their mission is to offer personalized support and encourage individual autonomy.
A Global and Human Approach
Our psychosocial intervention team adopts a human and comprehensive approach, taking into account all aspects of the beneficiaries' lives. It creates a space of trust and listening to promote positive and lasting changes in the lives of the people it supports.
Our goals
The psychosocial intervention at Ricochet pursues several objectives:
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Building autonomy : Helping beneficiaries develop their own resources and solve their problems independently.
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Promoting well-being : Improving the mental and emotional health of individuals for overall well-being.
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Preventing isolation : Supporting people to avoid disruptions in their journey and prevent social exclusion.
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Promoting social integration : Helping each person find their place in society, particularly through employment, housing and social relations.
Personalized support
Each person welcomed at Ricochet is unique. Our workers therefore adapt to the specific needs of each individual. Using techniques recognized in psychology and social work, they offer support adapted to each path and situation.
A Dedicated Team
With a team of 40 psychosocial workers, Ricochet is ready to meet the needs of individuals facing difficulties.
Each of our workers brings specialized skills and valuable experience to offer quality support, contributing to the progress and well-being of our beneficiaries.
Substance Use Support
At Ricochet, we recognize the crucial importance of supporting our beneficiaries who are experiencing difficulties related to substance use. Our approach is centered on harm reduction, aiming to minimize the risks associated with substance use habits and to support individuals towards a level of sobriety that promotes their social reintegration, while respecting their personal journey.
Our commitment towards our beneficiaries:
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Individual Support: Our psychosocial workers are available to offer personalized follow-up to beneficiaries who wish to obtain support in managing their substance use issues.
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Guidance for Addiction Treatment: We provide support in the steps to access specialized addiction treatments and offer referrals to appropriate external resources. Our role is to facilitate access to the help our beneficiaries need.
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Prevention and Harm Reduction: The safety and well-being of our beneficiaries are paramount. We provide them with clean consumption materials and prevention tools against sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. Training on the use and administration of naloxone is also offered to prevent overdoses.
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Awareness and Information: Our workers integrate information and awareness about the realities of psychoactive and psychotropic substance use into their psychosocial interventions. The goal is to increase understanding and support beneficiaries in their journey.
At Ricochet, we remain committed to supporting beneficiaries facing the challenges of substance use, by integrating this crucial issue into our overall psychosocial intervention approach.
Substance Use and Homelessness: A Complex Correlation
While substance use is not scientifically proven to cause homelessness, it is often a risk factor. Studies show a correlation between the length of time spent homeless and an increase in substance use habits. For example, in 2018, 25.1% of homeless individuals had substance use issues, a rate that increases with time spent on the street.
Ricochet takes these realities into account to offer adapted and respectful support, aiming to reduce risks and provide a real chance of social reintegration for vulnerable individuals.