Services for Seniors

The Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) is a community based public safety initiative in partnership with the municipal public safety department and local community services. The registry promotes communication between vulnerable persons, the people who support them and the City. This information will assist our officers when responding to an emergency involving the vulnerable individual. The registry provides quick access to critical information about a registered person, such as who to call in an emergency, a detailed physical description, and any particular sensitivities that the person may experience.

Who is a vulnerable person?

A vulnerable person is defined as a person who due to medical, cognitive, mental health or physical condition may exhibit patterns of behavior that may pose a danger to that person. Examples of Vulnerable Persons may include persons with autism, dementia, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy that may cause a person to exhibit atypical behaviours (e.g. wandering, physical instability, inability to communicate, aggression, irrational fear, oversensitivity to sensory stimulus (sounds, lights, touch).

Sign up to the Vulnerable Persons Registry

For more information and to register in person:

Good morning Westmount! is a personalised telephone service for seniors, persons with disabilities and individuals with reduced autonomy residing alone in Westmount. A reassuring voice in case of emergencies or accidents.

How does it work?

• The resident or their representative can sign up for the service in person at the Public Safety Office or by making an appointment for an officer to meet with them at their home.
• A registration form is completed and the resident must provide at least one (1) emergency contact.
• A waiver can also be completed in order to allow an officer to gain access to the home in case the resident does not respond.
• A key box is provided free of charge upon registration if the resident chooses to leave a key.

For more information, register by submitting the online form or call 514 989-5222.

Register online

The Atwater Library is an independent charitable organization with a mission to foster learning and contribute to community development.

Located in Westmount’s Southeast sector, the Atwater Library’s beautiful heritage building serves as a community hub for English-language educational, cultural and social activities.

Atwater Library programs and services include digital literacy (courses, workshops and free drop-in help), financial literacy, lectures, concerts, film screenings, art exhibitions and a volunteer-run Bookshop.

The Atwater Library has a large volunteer program with volunteers doing front-line service work as well as a variety of special tasks. The Atwater Library emphasizes English-language services for seniors, including help with digital technology (smartphones, tablets and computers) and information sessions on estate planning.

Not-for-profit community centre.

Community center.

Information, support and advocacy for seniors' quality of life.

Door-to-door transportation for people with long-term disabilities.

Database for individuals with mobility problems in case of an emergency.

Bracelet for individuals with medical condition that should be known.

Health and medical services, information, home care support and palliative care.

Information and referral telephone line for seniors experiencing abuses.

General informations and help.