The way
human care
should be . 

Refuah V’Chesed is a nonprofit organization that strives to
provide life-saving guidance and support for people in medical crises

With your help, we can continue to save lives, improve efficiencies in the Quebec healthcare system, and improve our services and care to those that need it most

Please Click HERE To Donate

 

Filling the Gaps in the
Québec Healthcare System

With the help of our over 200 volunteers and our team of medical professionals, we’re here to make sure you get the healthcare you deserve

Human,
Meet Humans

We are a compassionate group of professionals who are dedicated to providing you with guidance and support during the most difficult times of serious illness. We understand the emotional toll that illness can take on individuals and their loved ones, and we are here to offer comfort and care every step of the way.

Clear, Efficient, and
Backed by Heart.

What we do (and what we don’t):
We do our best to see patients with emergencies RIGHT AWAY, where we always prioritize life-threatening situations. We care about our patients and want to help. However, if your situation is not critical, please understand there is a possibility that you may need to wait.

Our Team

Dr. Michael J. Bouhadana, MDCM, CCFP(PC)

Medical Director, Advocacy

Aron Friedlander

Senior Medical Liaison

Aaron Schmeltzer

Senior Medical Liaison

Hilly Apter

Executive Director

Shmuel A. Igel

Volunteer Coordinator

Joel Markowitz

Music uplifting coordinator

Shterna Amzallag

Special Assistant, Medical Liaison

Our Services

  • In-Hospital Spirit-Lifters:
    volunteer singers, musicians, and story-tellers visiting patients on a weekly basis.
  • Chesed On Wheels:
    rides to-and-from the hospital.
  • Emergency Transport:
    air transfers + cross-border emergency transfers.
  • Mental Health Assistance:
    health extends beyond the physical.
  • Palliative Care:
    for the times when care is only possible at home.
  • Comfort Food – Chaim V’Chesed:
    kosher snacks in hospital fridges across Montreal.
  • 1. Jewish General Hospital:
    2nd floor Pavillion B, room 263
    The Kessner Chesed Room
  • 2. Jewish General Hospital (Emergency room):
    Emergency room at the entrance to the Raz unit
  • 3. Jewish General Hospital (Postpartum unit):
    8th floor Pavillion D, Family room
  • 4. St. Justine Hospital:
    In the cafeteria, one flight down from the main entrance.
    When taking elevator 19 from main lobby, go to floor A, the fridge will be on your right of the elevator.
  • 5. St Mary’s hospital:
    Pavilion A,  Floor 1, in the cafeteria, next to the vending machines.
  • 6. MUHC – McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site):
    In the main cafeteria of the Glen – room next to the vending machines – Room C S1.0211.
    (Easy access from the Royal Victoria & Montreal Children’s Hospitals).
  • 7. Royal Victoria Hospital (Postpartum unit):
    6th floor, Pavillion D South,
    Family room, Room D 06.1211
  • 8. Montreal Children’s Hospital – Emergency room:
    For patients at the MCH Emergency department.
    Please ask the staff for the Kosher fridge
  • 9. Montreal General Hospital:
    Montreal General Hospital, 4th floor,
    At the Cafeteria, next to the vending machines.

Care

Our advanced medical advocacy and referral service is only one side of the coin. We truly go above and beyond for our patients:


  • In-Hospital Spirit-Lifters:
    volunteer singers, musicians, and story-tellers visiting patients on a weekly basis.
  • Chesed On Wheels:
    rides to-and-from the hospital.
  • Emergency Transport:
    air transfers + cross-border emergency transfers.
  • Mental Health Assistance:
    health extends beyond the physical.
  • Palliative Care:
    for the times when care is only possible at home.
  • Comfort Food – Chaim V’Chesed:
    kosher snacks in hospital fridges across Montreal.

Fridge Locations

Fridge Locations in 7 Hospitals:

  • 1. Jewish General Hospital:
    2nd floor Pavillion B, room 263
    The Kessner Chesed Room
  • 2. Jewish General Hospital (Emergency room):
    Emergency room at the entrance to the Raz unit
  • 3. Jewish General Hospital (Postpartum unit):
    8th floor Pavillion D, Family room
  • 4. St. Justine Hospital:
    In the cafeteria, one flight down from the main entrance.
    When taking elevator 19 from main lobby, go to floor A, the fridge will be on your right of the elevator.
  • 5. St Mary’s hospital:
    Pavilion A,  Floor 1, in the cafeteria, next to the vending machines.
  • 6. MUHC – McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site):
    In the main cafeteria of the Glen – room next to the vending machines – Room C S1.0211.
    (Easy access from the Royal Victoria & Montreal Children’s Hospitals).
  • 7. Royal Victoria Hospital (Postpartum unit):
    6th floor, Pavillion D South,
    Family room, Room D 06.1211
  • 8. Montreal Children’s Hospital – Emergency room:
    For patients at the MCH Emergency department.
    Please ask the staff for the Kosher fridge
  • 9. Montreal General Hospital:
    Montreal General Hospital, 4th floor,
    At the Cafeteria, next to the vending machines.

Testimonials

Contact

Contact Us

Refuah V’Chesed – Referrals • Advocacy • Support

E-mail us directly at: info@refuahvchesed.org
or use our contact form.

Operations Centre:
420 Beaubien West Street, Suite 101
Montreal, QC H2V 4S6

Admin office:
5655 Ave Du Parc, Suite 204
Montreal, QC H2V-4H2

Phone: (514) 357-2167
Fax: (514) 419-2733

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm

Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

 

 

Empowering Youth
Enriching Communities

Refuah V'Chesed's Youth Volunteer Program is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 12–30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at https://Canada.ca/CanadaServiceCorps.