Creation of the Groupe Harmonie on the initiative of the coordinator of the Home Support Service of the CLSC Métro in order to better deal with the problem of drug addiction among seniors, which is constantly increasing.
Roger Barbeau founds Groupe Harmonie which becomes a non-profit organization. The organization is composed of a permanent employee and volunteers. A second employee was hired in the early 90's.
Lise Therrien assumes the position of Executive Director.
Death of Roger Barbeau, founder, who worked for the organization from 1983 to 1996.
Creation of Groupe Harmonie's first self-help group
Hiring of a first worker in charge of, among other things, self-help groups.
Implementation of a SCLS agreement (Soutien Communautaire en Logement Social). Groupe Harmonie expands its mission by offering proximity support (reception, listening and referral) in senior HLM towers.
Retirement of Lise Therrien, Executive Director since 1993.
Creation of workshops related to susbstance use and aging in seniors' living environments.
We have secured a grant to set up the Community-Based Employment Initiative for vulnerable older people. We have recruited three support workers to help run this project.
