The history of the Rehabilitation Centre Townships (CRE) is marked by steady growth and a search of the excess and innovation. Its infancy back to 1968 with the opening of Villa Dufresne who at the time was a driving rehabilitation with few employees Centre.In 1984, Villa Dufresne name changes and adapts to the needs of its customers to officially become the Rehabilitation Centre Townships. Over the following several years, new services and programs are put in place to meet the needs of users.
Centraide Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine , is a charitable, non-profit, independent organization that is based on voluntary commitment to ''improve the quality of life of people in the region, especially the most vulnerable, and build community by encouraging citizens to action and mobilizing concerted action. ''