Do-It-Yourself Divorce

Did you know that Head and Hands ran Do-It-Yourself Divorce clinics from 1978 until 1999? For over 20 years, Head and Hands helped couples with very simple, uncontested divorces process their own cases without using a lawyer. Read more!

In the streets!

Did you know that Head and Hands was founded by two youth streetworkers? In fact, street work has been one of the key projects at Head and Hands since its inception. Check out a page from an old street work journal.

30 years of Sunday in the Park!

More information coming soon.

Our Bodies, Our Choice! Why Head & Hands is still fighting for women’s right to abortion (even after all these years)

• Did you know that Head and Hands has been fostering personal growth and autonomy in youth for almost 40 years? We turn 40 in two years! Be a part of our celebration and reflection.
• In anticipation of our 40th birthday, we are starting by gathering your testimonials, your history, and your memories of Head and Hands. We are excited to see where this will lead.
• The stories, lives and contributions of those who have been a part of the Head and Hands story are celebrated in this new addition to our website.
• Do you have memories or photos of Head and Hands – staff, board activities, events, and/or clients? Can you share them with us for our 40th anniversary memory project? If you have a story to share, Rochelle, our staff member working on this project would be glad to get in touch with you: archives@headandhands.ca
• Photos and news articles have been collected from our archives and organized in the "Archives" and "Slideshow" sections: do you recognize anyone?
• Head and Hands alumni are now on facebook! Join the online community to share memories and reconnect with old friends and colleagues

• Take a look at the links below to learn more, (or refresh your memory) of the history of Head and Hands. Did you know that Head and Hands has survived two fires? Did you know that one of our staff alumni was honoured by Concordia students in a "counter convocation?"
  

Here are a few themes that we have found emerging in our budding archives
• Save Head & Hands
  • 1971: Abortion referral closes youth clinic
  • 1975: Le "Fédéralism" menace l'existence du d'une clinique de l'ouest de Montréal
  • November 5^th, 1975: Head and Hands may fold
  • November 6^th, 1975: Ottawa grant runs out, NDG center may close
  • November 7^th, 1975: La clinique Head and Hands est en difficulté
  • 1975: Chacun se lance la balle
  • November 12^th, 1975: Letter to the editor
  • November 12^th, 1975: William Tetley reports - Head and Hands
  • November 14^th, 1975: Quebec refuses funds, Head and Hands may fold
  • November 19^th, 1975: Tetley, Allmand seek to resolve Head and Hands closure
  • 1975: William Tetley reports - Mr. Forget's reply
  • 1975: 3,000 letters back project
  • December 18^th, 1975: Help for aid center
  • December 18^th, 1975: Ottawa reprieves youth center
  • 1976: Head and Hands center gets $45,000 Quebec aid
• Sunday in the Park
  • June 1^st, 1973: Sunday in the Park boys use fun to make a point
  • NDG taken by Sunday in the Park fever
  • Sunday in the Park memories
  • Sunday in the Park Testimonials
  • Sunday Gang Mid-90s
  • Sunday in the Park Choir
  • A True Sunday in the Park for the community last weekend: The Monitor. August 13^th, 1997
  • A picture-perfect day at Sunday in the Park: The Monitor. August 13^th, 1997
  • The world comes to park: The Gazette. August 14^th, 1997
  • Sunday in the park 30 years: 2002
• Head and Hands...innovative programming for almost 40 years!
  • Write on Head and Hands: June 21, 1978
  • Time Warp: Counter Culture group still lending a hand. The Gazette: August 20, 1980
  • Head and Hands begins new membership drive: The Monitor: December 18, 1984
  • Head and Hands camping trip to Quebec North. The Monitor: August 28, 1984
  • Head and Hands involvement for Sandra Frost: The Digest: March, 1985
  • Resources for youth is an undeniable asset. The Monitor: October 7th: 1998
  • Living on your own. The Monitor: March 17th, 1999
  • No more macrame, but lots of help. The Gazette: October 25, 1999
  • Young mothers lend each other a helping hand. The Link: 2001
• The Head and Hands Mailbag!
  Over the years we've received many letters of support and encouragement from our community. Take a peek!
  • Thankyou card with poem
  • Letter from a new member
  • Thanks and a Kettle!
  • Postcard from Lisbon
  • Support from a Young Parent
  • Sex Education in the Community
  • Head and Hands saved by Letters in 1975!

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