Who are we?
Since 1993, RIVO (Réseau d’intervention auprès des personnes ayant subi la violence organisée) has been dedicated to providing specialised psychological, social and community support to refugees and asylum seekers.
RIVO is a network of approximately forty psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers and community workers concerned with the well-being of survivors of torture and other forms of violence. The network maintains close ties with PRAIDA, the Clinique des demandeurs d’asile et réfugiés (CDAR), and several clinics and community organisations that refer patients to us. RIVO has become an indispensable support in dealing with the psychological suffering of people arriving in Quebec who have experienced traumatic situations and complex migratory trajectories. RIVO has solid experience in the administration of the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).
In addition to psychotherapy, we offer our clients:
- Referrals to other psychosocial resources;
- Access to massage therapy sessions (clients referred by their therapist);
- A phone pairing program for clients on our waiting list;
- Artisanal therapy groups;
- An employability program for women;
- Empowerment project: how to navigate administrative and social services in Quebec;
- Extensive follow-up in emergency situations;
- Talking groups.
We offer community organizations and institutional partners customized training on the psychological impact of organized violence, and support practical intervention skills. RIVO is a member of several platforms and roundtables, including the Canadian Network for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (CNSTT) and the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT), the Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes (TCRI) and the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR). We participate in advocacy activities to highlight mental health issues.
We are looking for psychologists and psychotherapists interested in joining the network
RIVO-résilience is looking for psychologists who are members of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ) and psychotherapists who hold a permit issued by the OPQ to join us in this human and clinical adventure.
Therapists (psychologists and psychotherapists) are invited to devote, according to their availability, hours of their weekly professional practice, which RIVO will remunerate, to offering psychotherapy to asylum seekers and refugees.
Therapists can be based anywhere in Quebec and practise psychotherapy in person or via videoconference.
What we offer RIVO member psychotherapists
By collaborating with RIVO, you become part of a respected community dedicated to the mental well-being of refugees and asylum seekers who are victims of violence. You contribute to society by giving our vulnerable clientele the sense of security that comes with knowing that a large network is ready to support them in their recovery and endeavors. What’s more, we offer our therapists numerous benefits:
- RIVO does the administrative work for you (Medavie, billing, etc.);
- Payment for up to three no-shows;
- Possibility of individual supervision with an experienced RIVO therapist: a. for psychologists/psychotherapists (1x per month), b. for trainees/interns (according to the requirements of the OPQ program for practical training);
- RIVO provides support to therapists regarding their patients: a. possibility of consulting RIVO’s social workers regarding certain patient needs (legal issues, housing, etc.), b. possibility of learning about community resources for clients in need in various Montreal neighborhoods;
- Monthly Co-development meetings, depending on therapists’ availability;
- Clinical cafés, depending on the availability of interns and trainees;
- Library to consult books and references;
- Affordable office rental (coffee, accessible printer, wifi, etc.);
- Opportunities to participate in several paid network activities (training, external co-development sessions, group activities, etc.).
We are a network that listens to our members, where therapists and practitioners can also propose and engage in pilot projects and interventions.
If you are interested in joining our network, please send your CV to info@rivo-resilience.org.