Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for an unforgettable benefit event at Le Mount Stephen as we celebrate Tel-Aide Montréal’s 55th anniversary. Hosted by Isabelle Maréchal, with special appearances by Julie Bélanger, spokesperson for Tel-Aide Montréal, and Marie-Claude Barrette, Chair of the Jury for the Janette-Bertrand Wellness Award.

In 2026, Tel-Aide Montréal celebrates 55 years of listening. Since January 30, 1971, our mission has remained the same: to be there to listen. Over the decades, thousands of people have found, on the other end of the line, a compassionate, respectful, and confidential ear. Behind every call are human stories: moments of doubt, loneliness, […]

New chairs have arrived at Tel-Aide Montreal.
It may seem like a small change… yet it’s making a much bigger difference than you might think.

Discover this year’s award recipient in this heart-to-heart interview, where Marjolaine St-Jules shares her journey, her hopes, and her vision for inclusion

PRESS RELEASE – November 14, 2025 — Tel-Aide Montréal is proud to present the 2025 Janette Bertrand Wellness Award to Marjolaine St-Jules, social worker and co-founder of non-profit Rêvanous. This award recognizes her exceptional contribution to the inclusion of people living with an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder, as well as her dedication to promoting a more compassionate and inclusive world through volunteer work.

Discover over 80 unique items from local businesses and creators — wellness experiences, restaurants, shows, getaways, art pieces, and much more. By placing a bid, you’re supporting Tel-Aide Montréal’s mission.

Three inspiring journeys, one shared mission: fostering well-being and inclusion. Discover the finalists of the 2025 Janette Bertrand Well-Being Award—individuals whose kindness is transforming lives.

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. 

Our main partner, Desjardins, has committed to supporting over three years our major fundraising campaign TAM-TAM DON 2025–2028.

We are pleased to welcome Mathieu Staniulis and Chantal Lussier, two outstanding leaders from the Desjardins Movement, our main partner.

Do you know a volunteer who truly makes a difference in their community?Someone who acts with heart, empathy, and dedication? Nominate them for this award! Submission deadline: September 1, 2025. The award includes: The award recipient will be honoured at our TAM-TAM DON fundraising event on November 13, 2025, at the Mount Stephen, in the […]

Province-wide access to free, confidential mental health support. One in five Quebecers struggles with mental health issues, yet many don’t know where to turn, especially English-speaking Quebecers, who often face limited access to resources in their language. To improve accessibility, Tel-Aide Montréal (TAM) is expanding its free, confidential, and anonymous active listening service to be […]

Good news: Tel-Aide Montréal (TAM)’s night listening service will return the night of May 1 to 2, after being suspended temporarily. Available from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., this night listening shift will offer anyone in distress or in need of someone to talk to a chance to be heard with empathy – even in […]

🎯 Position: Listener – Nighttime Telephone Listening Line📍 In-person | 22-24 hours per week | 🕛 Night shifts | Occasional daytime shifts available Application deadline: March 11, 2025 Each night, individuals seeking a listening ear call Tel-Aide Montréal, sometimes because they have nowhere else to turn. They’re not looking for advice or miracle solutions, just […]

Friday, October 25, 2024 – Committed to sustaining and enhancing its essential mental health support services, Tel-Aide Montréal has launched a major fundraising campaign, the TAM-TAM DON, with a goal of raising more than $1.5 million over three years. The campaign kicked off last night with a vibrant fundraising event presented by Desjardins, attended by […]

Tel-Aide Montreal (TAM), a free active listening helpline who has been serving the Greater Montreal population for over 52 years, celebrates the incredible success of its first large-scale fundraising campaign, the TAM-TAM DON. Thanks to the generosity of the public and committed partners, TAM has managed to collect the impressive sum of $228,364.65 during the […]

On Quebec’s National Day for The Promotion of Positive Mental Health, Tel-Aide Montréal Calls Upon Montrealers to Get Involved

Tel-Aide Montreal’s Phonothon tradition continues! For several decades, this event has been an opportunity for Tel-Aide Montreal’s volunteers and employees to come together for a day and collect donations from the public. “More than ever, people need to be listened to, to feel that they are confiding in a compassionate ear when they are going […]

The Tel-Aide Montreal Board of Directors is happy to announce the immediate appointment of Ms. Francine Courtois as Executive Director of Tel-Aide Montreal. Having agreed to take on the interim position last June, Francine stood out during this short period of time by taking charge of priority files with extraordinary ease. She has succeeded in […]

This year, Tel-Aide Montreal celebrates its 50th year. After 50 years, we are still listening, but without our generous donators we would not be able to do it. Sunday, November 14th Tel-Aide Montreal is organizing its Phonothon, our annual fundraising event. Volunteers will call donators to get financial support, so we can continue to pursue […]