FAQ

Le Phare provides a range of services:

• Home respite
• 24-hour initial stay
• Specialized respite
• Transitional stay
• Symptom management stay
• End of life care
• Bereavement follow-up
• Additional services available to families

Until the age of 18.

Any child under the age of 18 with a life-limiting illness who meets the criteria for palliative care.

Maison André-Gratton and Le Phare headquarters are located in a residential area of Rosemont, at 2725 Mont-Royal Avenue East, in Montréal.

Health professionals and parents can apply for admission to Le Phare. Health professionals with the child’s medical records will be invited to submit the file to the admission committee of Le Phare, which reviews all applications. To apply for admission, call 514 787-8801 or email admission@phare-lighthouse.com.

Yes, the services provided are free of charge. However, families must provide the child’s medication, diapers and specific foods required by the child’s health condition.

Respite stays at Maison André-Gratton is one of the services provided by Le Phare. In other words, Le Phare runs the Maison André-Gratton.

Up to 30 nights per year for a regular stay. Stays vary according to availability and need. Transitional, symptom management and end-of-life stays are for an indefinite period, based on the child’s specific condition.

Maison André-Gratton provides services to all children in need of pediatric palliative care in Québec. Le Phare also offers home respite care services in Montréal, Laval, Montérégie and the Eastern Townships.

Based on the care we provide, Maison André-Gratton is similar to a hospital, but without actually being one. Above all, it is a lively and warm place where we celebrate life in the moment while taking into account the abilities of the children and delivering safe care based on best practices. Check out the Maison André-Gratton section to see how it combines quality care with a stimulating environment!

Louise L’Hérault will answer your questions by phone at 514 787-8819 or by email. You may also simply visit the following page to complete the application form.