SNACS Special Needs

The SNACS program provides support for children, teenagers, and young adults with special needs, as well as their caregivers. Safe and inclusive assisted activities encourage socialization and stimulation while offering respite for parents. Read more details!

 

Open the SNACS brochure for an overview of the range of special needs services available in English in the Capitale-Nationale region.

  • Have questions? Please send an email to Kate Nadeau, SNACS Program Coordinator, or call her at 418-572-5009.
  • Make a donation and help us establish more services for members of our community with special needs.
  • Scroll down to see all our partners!

“Supper with the Gang”

An evening focused on life skills where teenagers and young adults prepare a meal together and then enjoy a variety of activities.

Weekend Activities

Children are invited to participate in a variety of stimulating activities such as crafts, puppet shows, dancing, exercising, and games.

Volunteering with SNACS

If you are a high school student, being a buddy to a child with special needs gives them a chance to socially interact with others while providing respite for their parents. It could also lead to a paid job.

Social Club

A safe and welcoming space for teenagers and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have challenges related to social skills, such as anxiety or Tourette syndrome.

After-School Program

A safe and stimulating environment before and after school hours for Quebec High School students with special needs.

RISE Program for Adults with Special Needs

A safe space where adults with special needs feel Respected, Included, Supported, and Empowered as unique individuals.

Friday Night Bowling

Teenagers and young adults gather to go bowling together one Friday night each month.

Our Partners

Please also visit the SNACS Entrepreneurs website to learn more about employment opportunities tailored to students and young adults with special needs, as well as the services offered. Also, visit the website of Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s, our main public partner, to learn more about their health and social services related to special needs.

We would like to thank our partners and sponsors for the support they provide to the SNACS program. Here is a list of organizations making a real difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of our community:

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