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211 Greater Montreal and Gatineau has now merged its operations with 211 Quebec and Region, which serves the Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Haute-Yamaska, and Brome-Missisquoi regions. Together, we now operate in 10 administrative regions, covering 17 MRC territories, and also offer online services in 18 MRCs. By combining the expertise of our teams, we are strengtheningRead more

Montréal, January 13th 2026 – Drugs: Help and Referral is launching a new remote service for overdose prevention, known as RSOP, now available throughout Québec. RSOP offers a unique form of support to individuals who use substances alone and are at risk of overdose due to contamination or overuse. Most overdose-related deaths in Québec involveRead more

The Information and Reference Center of Greater Montral (IRCGM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Normandin as Director of 211 Greater Montréal – Gatineau. This information and referral service has become an essential social safety net for more than 40,000 people who use it each year in search of help during times ofRead more

The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) is proud to announce the appointment of Catherine Bellemare, CPA auditor, as its new Deputy Executive Director.  This nomination comes at a pivotal time for our organization, as we continue to grow and lead major development initiatives. Catherine’s expertise in management, finance, and technology will beRead more

The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montreal is proud to present its 2024–2025 Annual Report (French only). This fiscal year marked the launch of two major projects: the Remote Service for Overdose Prevention  (RSOP) and a new partnership between 211 and the City of Montreal’s Mobile Mediation and Social Intervention Team (ÉMMIS). These servicesRead more

Good news! The website for 211 Greater Montreal–Gatineau, which was long overdue for an overhaul to improve accessibility, will be fully redesigned by summer 2025. Thanks to a generous donation from the Fondation Mirella et Lino Saputo, we began work last January to make it easier for users to find community and public services. We’re happyRead more

Montréal, March 19, 2025 – The Board of Directors of the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) is proud to announce the appointment of Christian Lefebvre as Executive Director. He has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the sound management and development of four services operated by IRCGM including the regional socialRead more

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. Since distress and the need for assistance never take a break at night, our teamRead more

The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Ste-Marie as interim director of the 211 Greater Montreal-Gatineau service. Having joined the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal in September 2024 as the ÉMMIS project manager, Michelle Ste-Marie has since demonstrated exceptional coordination skills, quick adaptability inRead more

On this National Philanthropy Day, the Foundation of the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal would like to express its heartfelt thanks to its valued donors, who continue to grow in number and, most importantly, in loyalty. We are truly fortunate to have their commitment and genuine interest in our services. Our meetings andRead more