Our ambassadors
Tel-jeunes has created new and innovative ways to meet teens’ needs and adapt to their realities. The findings are clear: more than ever, teens need to feel understood and validated, and to recognize themselves in young role models. That's why, since 2022, Tel-jeunes has been partnering with inspiring personalities in the context of its Ambassador Program.
Six Ambassadors Who Speak to Young People Directly
Tel-jeunes’ Ambassador Program’s goal is to democratize sensitive topics and questions that come up during adolescence. Throughout the year and through original content, our ambassadors will talk about their experiences, the questions they may have had when they themselves were youths, and the resources that helped them. Our goal is to remind young people that they are not the only ones going through this period of questioning, and that they have various accessible and free resources that offer support, including Tel-jeunes.
The six Tel-jeunes ambassadors are influential social media personalities who:
Represent Tel-jeunes' values, such as inclusion, diversity, authenticity, and acting with kindness.
Speak about Tel-jeunes throughout the year to let their community know about us, offer them support, or help them find ways to support others.
Embody or shed light on diversity in multiple forms (sexual and gender diversity, ethnocultural diversity, backgrounds).
Are comfortable opening up to their community and speaking about issues that affect young people.
Our 2024-2025 Ambassadors
"When I was a teenager, I felt so misunderstood, not because I wasn’t well surrounded by my family/friends, but because I felt alone in my problems. […] I knew about Tel-jeunes, but I was embarrassed to call/text them for this or that problem and yet, it could have helped me so much. […] I want to inspire teens to ask for help at any time, to ask their questions (any questions at all) and to confide. "
"I had to deal with several mental health challenges during my adolescence, including severe depression […]. I often used Tel-jeunes and talking to a counsellor by text or phone partly saved my life […] I believe it’s really important to talk about how we feel and to do it without being ashamed."
" […] Vulnerability is an undeniable strength, not a weakness! Tel-jeunes is perfect support, which you shouldn't be afraid of. If I had learned that younger, it would have saved me a lot of pain, worry and questioning."
"Although I am still young ^^, I myself have gone through difficult situations in adolescence, and I know how crucial it is to be able to confide and get support."
"Having someone to confide in can make a real difference in a young person's life. It is therefore crucial to give back to our youth and show them the importance of asking for help. Unfortunately, some young people do not have access to this support. This is where Tel-jeunes comes in, being their best advisor and a listening ear."
"As a young person myself, I am privileged to be a resource for other teenagers and to accompany them on a life journey that can be difficult."
Dans la bulle Podcast
Find out what some of our ambassadors have to say about their adolescent years in this Tj podcast.
