Community News

Consult our articles on various social and community topics.

211 is now available 24/7!

by: Lucie Kechichian
211 is now available 24/7!
We are excited to announce that the 211 Greater Montréal service is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This will allow us to fully fulfill our role as support and referral for the most vulnerable communities.

Michelle Ste-Marie Appointed Interim Director of 211

by: Lucie Kechichian
Michelle Ste-Marie Appointed Interim Director of 211
The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Ste-Marie as Interim Director of the 211 Grand Montréal-Gatineau service.

Christmas Baskets

by: Équipe du 211
Christmas Baskets
How to get a Christmas basket? Find all the information on Holiday food assistance and Christmas sharing stores.

Newcomers: Overview of Needs and Available Community Support

by: Équipe du 211
Newcomers: Overview of Needs and Available Community Support
Thanks to funding from the Fonds d'initiative et de rayonnement de la métropole (FIRM), our team has been conducting follow-ups with certain vulnerable groups using our services for several months now.

Homework Help and Tutoring

by: Nancy Therrien, contributor
Homework Help and Tutoring
Find organizations that offer homework help and tutoring for free or at a low cost in Greater Montreal.

Sexual Violence: Supporting Victims on Their Path to Recovery

by: 211 Grand Montréal
Sexual Violence: Supporting Victims on Their Path to Recovery
Sexual violence is a major issue that affects all aspects of society. This is why many organizations have come together to provide these individuals with the necessary resources for their recovery journey.

A look at the field: Benjamin, street worker at L'antre-Jeunes de Mercier-Est

by: Anaïs Coignet
A look at the field: Benjamin, street worker at L'antre-Jeunes de Mercier-Est
We spoke with Benjamin about his daily role, and the importance of street workers.

Prevention of STBBIs: inform, screen, treat

by: Alexandre Haslin, Maria Rigas
Prevention of STBBIs: inform, screen, treat
Many efforts are being made to reduce the impact of STBBIs on the overall health of the population. However, many services are still little-known.

Income Tax Clinics for Low-Income People

by: 211 - Information & Referral Team
Income Tax Clinics for Low-Income People
Find volunteer help for your taxes in Greater Montreal. Low-income people can access a free tax clinic at a partner organization of Revenue Quebec and the Canada Revenue Agency.
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