Need to talk?
Call our active listening service
There’s comfort in being truly heard — with openness and full attention.
We’re here to listen.
Need someone to talk to?
Call our active listening service
There’s comfort in being truly heard — with openness and full attention. We’re here to listen.
514-935-1101
TOLL-FREE EVERYWHERE IN QUÉBEC 1 877 935-1101
514-935-1101
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Become a volunteer listener
“Listening brings me the quality of selflessness, humility, and a greater openness to others.”
Training calendar
Fall 2025 :
- Thursdays, October 2, 9 and 16
- Saturdays, November 8, 15 and 22
Learn more about volunteering for our active listening line.
50 years, still listening.
Founded in 1971, Tel-Aide Montréal is the first call center in Quebec to provide a listening service for individuals suffering from mental health issues or simply needing someone to talk to. For 50 years, Tel-Aide Montréal has received over two million calls and listens to thousands of people each year through its free, confidential, and anonymous active listening service, available in both French and English.
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Giving Seniors a Voice : because being heard matters at any age
With the RPA Project – Giving Voice Back to Seniors, Tel-Aide Montréal creates caring spaces to break isolation, strengthen social ties, and value seniors’ voices in their communities.
Night listening: lending an ear in the heart of the night
When the world goes quiet, worries get louder.
At night, loneliness and heavy thoughts often feel strongest — just when most services are closed. Tel-Aide Montréal is here to listen during those hours, offering comfort, confidentiality, and a caring presence.
Empathy: at the heart of human connection
What exactly is empathy? And more importantly, how does it shape the way we build connections? Behind this often-heard word lies a simple yet powerful attitude that can transform our relationships every day.
TAM & KPMG: a strategic partnership for mental well-being
Today, we are pleased to announce a three-year partnership with KPMG in Quebec, who joins us as an associate partner to support our major campaign, TAM-TAM DON 2025–2028.
Why listening without judgment can be difficult & how to get better at it
We all say, ‘I’m not judging,’ but listening without judgment is harder than it seems. Discover why it’s so challenging, how to practice it, and why it matters in creating a more human, caring space.
TAM & Desjardins: a long-term partnership for the mental well-being of our communities
Our main partner, Desjardins, has committed to supporting over three years our major fundraising campaign TAM-TAM DON 2025–2028.
Two new members join Tel-Aide Montréal’s Board of Directors!
We are pleased to welcome Mathieu Staniulis and Chantal Lussier, two outstanding leaders from the Desjardins Movement, our main partner.
Breaking isolation: how to initiate genuine connections
Feeling isolated but unsure how to reconnect? Breaking isolation doesn’t require grand gestures, just small, human steps. From saying hello to a neighbor to asking open, sincere questions, this article explores five simple ways to gently rebuild meaningful connections and remind yourself that you belong.
How to Be a Good Confidant Without Burning Out Emotionally
You’re the person people turn to when they need someone to listen. It’s a gift to be trusted like that. But sometimes, the weight of others’ stories can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. How can you offer genuine support without losing yourself in the process? Discover practical ways to listen with care — while protecting your own emotional well-being.
Chosen Solitude vs. Loneliness: How to Tell the Difference
There’s a kind of silence that soothes you, and another that weighs you down. Being alone doesn’t always mean feeling lonely — but sometimes, the line is thin between a solitude that nurtures… and loneliness that isolates and weakens you. How can you recognize the difference? Chosen Solitude: A Healthy Need You feel the need […]
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