Welcome to Jeffery Hale - Saint Brigid's
Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s is a public institution that has been providing a wide range of healthcare and social services in both French and English to local residents for over 150 years.
Your Designated English-Language Institution
As the designated institution for the Capitale-Nationale region, Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s ensures that all services are available in English for English-speaking residents. Recognized under Section 29.1 of the Charter of the French Language, we play a key role in initiatives that make care accessible, appropriate, and responsive to the English-speaking community, while complementing the services of other regional institutions.
We promote the use of English in spoken and written communications and signage to benefit both the English-speaking community and users of the region’s health and social services network.
Part of the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale
Since April 1, 2015, Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s has been part of the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. While integrated into its organizational structure, we continue to operate under our own licence and maintain our focus on English-language services.
Working Together for Accessible Services
Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s works closely with all local institutions to ensure that services for English speakers are accessible, continuous, and appropriate.We also rely on the active participation of the English-speaking community. Partnerships with community organizations and volunteers allow for meaningful contributions to our English-language services.
A Leading Institution for Minority Language Services
Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s is recognized as a leading provider of minority-language services in the Capitale-Nationale region. Its presence is a major asset in a predominantly French-speaking region.
Advisory and Support Role within CIUSSS
Jeffery Hale – Saint Brigid’s advises and supports the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale in the continuous improvement of
English-language services, including:
- Planning, organizing, delivering, and assessing services
- Developing language accessibility policies
- Evaluating staff language skills
- Providing training and awareness for workers and managers
- Partnering with educational institutions (bilingual traineeships, promoting health careers, language training)
- Consulting with the English-speaking population
We also support the CIUSSS in improving services for other language minority communities, through:
- Planning, organizing, delivering, evaluating, and improving language assistance services
- Training and awareness for staff and managers
- Partnerships with educational institutions (traineeships, career promotion, language training, and staff language evaluation)
- Consulting with language minority communities and identifying their needs