Bien ici (formerly Équipe psycho-sociale de SDG) is a French-language organization providing mental health and community services, based in Cornwall and Alexandria in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Designated under the French Language Services Act, the organization has been serving the community since 1980 by offering:
- Mental health services for children, youth and their families
- Services for adults living with intellectual disabilities
- Early childhood programming through its ON y va center
- Mental health and support services for women experiencing violence
- Mental health services for men who are survivors of sexual violence
As a proud member of the IDEA Community Coalition, l’Équipe psycho-sociale de SDG is committed to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, and Truth and Reconciliation. We collaborate with local organizations and agencies to address systemic barriers and create lasting change. By focusing on community equity, continuous learning, inclusive practices, policy evaluation, and data-driven accountability, we strive to foster a more inclusive and just community for everyone.
Our History
L’Équipe psycho-sociale pour enfants, adolescents et familles de SDG was incorporated on October 11, 1979, and our services were launched in August 1980. L’Équipe was created to fill a gap in mental health services for francophone families in the region, and gradually expanded to offer the current range of services. In June 2025, the organization changed its name to Bien ici – Centre de santé mentale et services communautaires. While our name has changed, our values of Respect, Excellence, and Inclusion remain the same and continue to guide our actions.
Board of Directors
- Raymond Legault, Chair
- Denise Lalande, Vice-chair
- Louise Lapensée, Treasurer
- Sylvie Boucher
- Louise Lajoie
- Chantal Porteous
+1 vacant position
Annual Reports
- Annual Report 2023-24 - FR version only
- Rapport annuel 2024-25 - FR version only