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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

The annual general meeting of the IRCGM took place on June 13, with the presence of members, employees, and partners. Thank you to everyone who attended to celebrate the year 2023-2024. Here are some important changes regarding our board of directors. The new President is Hugo Morissette, Director of Analysis and Public Affairs at NATIONALRead more

The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) Foundation would like to thank La Fondation Lise et Richard Fortin for their generous donation of 10 000$ in support of IRCGM services; 211 Greater Montréal, Drugs: Help and Referral, Gambling: Help and Referral and the TeleCounseling for Excessive Gambling program. La Fondation Lise et RichardRead more

It is with great emotion that the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) is announcing the retirement of its Executive Director, Pierrette Gagné on December 15th, 2023. Her successor, already appointed, will be officially introduced in January to allow time for the efficient transfer of all files. Pierrette Gagné started in March 2012Read more

The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal pays tribute to Yves Millette, who passed away on October 31st, 2023. Yves Millette sat on the IRCGM board of directors since the end of the 1980’s. He became Board President in 1995. He then held various positions within the board as well as that of administratorRead more

The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal has received a grant from the Secretariat Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers (Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois.es d’expression anglaise (SRQEA) to promote its services to anglophone communities.   Montréal, September 7, 2023 – The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal has received a grantRead more