The Jean Lapointe House

What The Jean Lapointe House does

La Maison Jean Lapointe is a Quebec-based nonprofit organization (organisme sans but lucratif) founded in 1982 by singer, humorist, and former Canadian Senator Jean Lapointe after his own recovery from alcohol addiction. Originally operating as Maison Querbes, it adopted its current name when relocating to 111 rue Normand in Old Montreal. The organization delivers residential (21–28 day) and virtual treatment programs for alcohol, substance, and pathological gambling addiction, structured on the Minnesota Model and integrating 12-Step principles, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and relapse-prevention frameworks. Core programs include in-residence and virtual alcohol/substance treatment, a pathological gambling program, the Family and Entourage Assistance Program (PAFE) for loved ones, and an Employee Assistance Service (SAE) for Quebec enterprises.

The organization operates four program verticals. Treatment services are delivered in-residence at the Montreal facility and virtually across Quebec, with a four-phase structure spanning intensive intervention, weekly maintenance for 12 weeks, and monthly follow-up for 12 months. Prevention services reach secondary-school adolescents through workshops (Mon indépendance, Mes influences, Mon équilibre, Mon tour) and parents through conferences and a 2026 Parents Guide. Adjacent programming includes the PAFE family program (eight weekly group sessions plus three individual/couple meetings) and the SAE enterprise program offering 24-hour intake and employer training. A podcast, "Dépendance : Au cœur des proches," extends the organization's reach into multimedia educational content.

Revenue is diversified across three streams: recurring government funding from the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, the Agence de la Santé et des Services sociaux de Montréal (Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires and pathological gambling programs), and the Direction de la Santé publique de Montréal for problem gambling awareness; client treatment fees supplemented by insurance and employee assistance program coverage; and donations/grants channeled through the Fondation Jean Lapointe. The organization is certified by CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal as a residential addiction resource (RHD) and is a member of AIDQ and AQCID. Approximately 30,000 people have been treated since founding, with prevention programs having reached 80,000+ youth on the homepage metric and cumulatively up to 1.3 million youth through partner networks. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors, with Anne Elizabeth Lapointe (daughter of the founder) serving as Director General since 2022.

Name

The Jean Lapointe House

Legal name

Maison Jean Lapointe

Website

https://maisonjeanlapointe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Maison Jean Lapointe is a 1982-founded Quebec nonprofit providing residential and virtual addiction treatment for alcohol, substances, and gambling, alongside prevention workshops, family support, and enterprise employee assistance programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Residential rehabilitation programs
• Gambling addiction support
• Substance abuse prevention
• Family assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Grants: La Maison Jean Lapointe receives financial support from the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, the Agence de la Santé et des Services sociaux de Montréal (primarily through the Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires and Programs for pathological gambling treatment), and the Direction de la Santé publique de Montréal for problem gambling awareness activities.
2. Client Treatment Fees: Fees are charged for treatment of alcohol and other substance-related problems. Various payment arrangements are possible and discussed at admission. Many clients have insurance that covers part of therapy costs or are eligible for employee assistance programs.
3. Donations and Foundation Support: The Fondation Jean Lapointe supports the Maison through promotional activities and fundraising campaigns, providing significant grants that have enabled program development and improvements over the years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Maison Jean Lapointe is a Quebec nonprofit that delivers residential and virtual addiction treatment programs for alcohol, other substances, and pathological gambling, structured on the Minnesota Model with twelve-step and cognitive-behavioral components. It also offers adjunct programs including family/entourage support (PAFE), an enterprise employee assistance service (SAE), and school- and parent-focused prevention workshops across Quebec.

Product overview

The Jean Lapointe House offers a comprehensive portfolio of addiction treatment and prevention services in Quebec. The core offering consists of residential and virtual treatment programs for alcohol/substance addiction and pathological gambling, based on the Minnesota Model. Adjacent programs include the Family and Surroundings Assistance Program (PAFE) for loved ones and the Employee Assistance Service (SAE) for workplace support. Prevention services target adolescents through interactive workshops (Mon independance, Mes influences, Mon equilibre, Mon tour) and parents through conferences and a free support guide. The organization also produces the podcast 'Dependance: Au coeur des proches' as an educational resource. All programs are available in both French and English.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dépendance : Au cœur des proches: A podcast series giving voice to those affected by a loved one's addiction. The series features eight episodes exploring resilience, listening, and how to move forward.

Products and services

• Alcohol and Other Substances Treatment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• ~40,000 people helped since founding in 1982; 30,000 in treatment specifically cited
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maison du PèrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025A new collaboration launched December 2025 as a one-year pilot project (extended from initial announcement) to provide a continuum of care for 35 men experiencing homelessness. The project allows individuals to undergo therapy at the Maison Jean Lapointe and then continue their recovery in stable, supervised housing provided by Maison du Père. The organization aims to extend this collaboration to serve women experiencing homelessness as well.
• Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l'usage de substances (CCDUS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCDUS was consulted in the development of non-stigmatizing language tools (guide and animated video) for addiction workers, in collaboration with Vinci Canada funding. The project aimed to create a more respectful and welcoming environment for people with consumption or addiction issues.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clinique Nouveau Départ: Montreal-based outpatient addiction treatment clinic offering alcohol, drug, and gambling programs with individual and group therapy. Closely comparable on treatment modality and Quebec-specific service model, though more outpatient-focused.
• Pavillon du Nouveau Point de Vue: Quebec-based residential addiction treatment center offering detoxification and rehabilitation programs. Directly competes for Quebec referrals and government funding under similar certification frameworks, with overlapping clinical methodology.
• Portage: Quebec-founded nonprofit operating residential addiction treatment programs across Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada, including a Mother-Child program. Comparable Minnesota-Model-inspired approach and government-funded nonprofit structure serving similar client populations.
• Renascent Foundation: Ontario-based nonprofit operating residential addiction treatment programs with abstinence-based and 12-Step-integrated approach. Closely aligned on Minnesota-Model treatment philosophy and nonprofit governance model serving similar addiction cohorts.
• Centre Dollard-Cormier: Montreal-based addiction treatment center operating under the same CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal certification framework, offering residential and outpatient addiction programs in the same Quebec catchment. Most direct institutional peer given overlapping service portfolio, geography, and public funding model.

Broad incumbents

• EHN Canada (Edgewood Health Network): National network of inpatient and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment facilities across Canada. Comparable on residential addiction treatment at scale, though as a for-profit operator with broader geographic footprint.
• Bellwood Health Services: Toronto-based residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment provider serving Ontario, with broader program portfolio including trauma and eating disorders. Comparable as an established Canadian addiction-treatment incumbent, though operating primarily outside Quebec.
• Homewood Health Centre: National Canadian provider of mental health, addiction, and EAP services with residential treatment in Ontario and broad employer partnerships. Comparable on integrated treatment-plus-EAP service model and addiction specialty, though broader in scope and outside Quebec.

Others

• Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA/CCDUS): National body providing research, policy guidance, and public-education resources on substance use in Canada. Maison Jean Lapointe partnered with CCDUS on non-stigmatizing language tools, making it an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but addressing overlapping prevention and education mandates.

Regional players

• SPECTRUM Health / CRAN Inc. Quebec-based harm-reduction and addiction services provider with complementary (rather than directly competing) clinical positioning. Comparable as a Quebec-region addiction-services operator, particularly relevant given evolving harm-reduction policy in the province.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maisonjl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aucoeurdesproches
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maisonjeanlapointe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-maison-jean-lapointe
• Instagraminstagram.com/aucoeurdesproches

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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