Leaders in compassionate care

Our purpose

The Montreal Institute for Palliative Care was established in 2018 as a branch of the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence.


It was born from a simple idea: the insights gained through caring for individuals and families at the Residence can, and should, benefit the broader community. In fact, the Institute helps fulfil the Residence’s vision to improve palliative care capacity, quality and access through education, knowledge exchange, research, advocacy and by serving as a resource for other communities.


We focus on strengthening connections, advancing understanding, and promoting practical tools that support well-being in all care settings.

By building and sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration, the Institute supports efforts to improve palliative care capacity and quality of life across the entire continuum of care.

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Join our caring community

The Residence is always looking for people with a heart of gold and a smile that can light up a room! We rely on more than 300 carefully chosen and trained volunteers who provide 29,000+ hours of palliative care per year.

Our incredible volunteers assist with every non-medical aspect of care, from greeting families and delivering meals, to spending time with patients and supporting grieving families.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Debbie Elvidge, Volunteer Program Manager, delvidge@tdpcr.ca or 514 693-1718 ext. 264.

Our approach

Consultation and Connection

We consult with an expert Advisory Committee to guide our efforts with evidence-based insight, helping us focus on the most impactful initiatives. Through ongoing collaboration, we also share our expertise to support better understanding and practice in palliative care.

 

Connection is at the heart of our approach. By engaging with caregivers, professionals and community members, we gain valuable insight into real needs and emerging challenges. These conversations shape our work and ensure our programs are relevant, responsive and grounded in lived experience.

Care and Compassion

Care and compassion guide everything we do, from clinical practice to education and community support. We equip caregivers, professionals, and the public with the tools to promote well-being, navigate illness, and respond to grief with confidence and empathy.