About Tel-jeunes

Since its founding in 1991, Tel-jeunes has made it its mission to guide Quebec’s youth through their everyday discoveries, first experiences, questions, and difficulties. From little questions to what feel like insurmountable problems, Tel-jeunes is there.

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Our vision: to be recognized as a trusted ally for all Quebec’s youth.

Latest News

Dec 3, 2025

Youth at the Breaking Point: Tel-jeunes’ Alarming Annual Report

Tel-jeunes’ annual report shows a sharp rise in help requests and a worrying decline in youth mental health.

Nov 17, 2025

Tel-jeunes launches its annual donation campaign

Tel-jeunes is launching its annual donation campaign today: Young people are at their breaking point.

Nov 12, 2025

Marie-Soleil Dion, New Spokesperson for Tel-jeunes

Marie-Soleil Dion becomes the new spokesperson for Tel-jeunes, to support young people and their parents in facing mental health challenges.

2024-2025 Annual Report

Once again this year, the numbers show the undeniable impact of Tel-jeunes' presence in the daily lives of teens and their families.

Read the annual report (FR)

40 000

interventions (teens and parents)

9 699

peer-to-peer teen conversations

15 210

youth reached in classrooms

3 333

educational resource downloads

Our Story

The Beginnings of Tel-jeunes

Founded in 1981 by Céline Muloin, the organization Parents anonymes Rive-Sud provided support and a listening ear to parents in need. With a mission to prevent child abuse, it offered support groups and a helpline. After expanding across Quebec in 1984, the service officially became LigneParents in 1998.

A Resource Dedicated to Youth

Over time, the need to directly support teenagers became clear. In 1991, Tel-jeunes was launched, providing a free and confidential helpline specifically for young people. Thanks to support from public figures like Marina Orsini, Tel-jeunes quickly gained recognition and became an essential resource in Quebec.

A Lasting Impact

Our founder, Céline Muloin, was a driving force behind this ongoing evolution. Driven by an unwavering commitment to supporting young people, she helped Tel-jeunes grow while adapting to the changing needs of each generation. Her legacy, deeply rooted in the province's social landscape, continues to inspire and guide future generations.

Our Youth Advisory Commitee

The Youth Advisory Committee helps ensure that our services and content remain relevant and consistent for young people across Quebec. It also serves as a space for dialogue, encouraging youth participation while representing their needs and interests. The committee brings together dynamic and engaged youth, aged 14 to 18, from diverse backgrounds and regions of Quebec.

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Our Team

The Tel-jeunes team has over 80 staff members from all walks of life, including Tj counsellors, ambassadors, and professionals.

Through collaboration and innovation, the team commits to being Quebec’s youth ally, guiding them in their daily discoveries, first experiences, confusing questions, and through difficult times.

The Tel-jeunes team is supported daily by a visionary and passionate management team, committed to the collective well-being.

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Meet the Team

The ones that make everything possible

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FAQ

Who are Tel-jeunes services intended for?

Our services are dedicated to young people between the ages of 12 and 17, their parents, school staff, and significant adults in the lives of these adolescents.

How can one contact Tel-jeunes?

Several options are available for those who wish to contact us, so that everyone can reach us in the way that suits them best.

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For a young person wishing to contact an counsellor by chat, text or phone, it's here
For a young person wishing to chat with another teen at Tj, it's here
For parents of teens, it's here

In which region do you operate?

Tel-jeunes offers its services to teenagers in Quebec, as well as to their surroundings (parents, school staff).

Why turn to Tel-jeunes?

For anything that is on your mind, questioning you, or causing concern! Whether it’s a small doubt or a big question, our counsellors, Tj teens, and original content cover everything related to adolescence!

Get Involved

There are many ways to support Quebec’s youth!

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