CENTRE DE PÉDOPSYCHIATRIE - RÉSIDENCE DU SACRÉ-COEUR

Location & Access

1 Avenue Du Sacré-Coeur, Québec, QC G1N 2W1

Paid on-site parking is available at the facility, with the first 2 hours free. The building is wheelchair accessible with both elevator and staircase access.

The centre is accessible by public transit. Located in the Saint-Sauveur neighbourhood of Québec City, visitors should consult the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) for bus routes serving 1 Avenue du Sacré-Coeur.

About CENTRE DE PÉDOPSYCHIATRIE - RÉSIDENCE DU SACRÉ-COEUR

Centre de Pédopsychiatrie – Résidence du Sacré-Coeur is the only dedicated child and adolescent psychiatric facility in the Capitale-Nationale region of Québec City, operating under the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. Located at 1 Avenue du Sacré-Coeur in the Saint-Sauveur neighbourhood, the centre offers 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care with 30 beds, alongside a full range of specialized outpatient clinics for youth from infancy through adolescence. Families in mental health crisis should note that emergency psychiatric triage for youth in Québec City typically begins at CHUL, with transfer to this centre if inpatient admission is required.

Services & Specialties

Child and adolescent psychiatry (pédopsychiatrie), 24/7 inpatient infant and youth care units (30 beds + 2 overflow), Day hospital in child psychiatry (Hôpital de jour), Outpatient consultation clinic, Early detection and intervention clinic for psychosis (DIPP), Anxiety disorders clinic, Eating disorders clinic (CTA), Clinic for sexual disorders for minors (CTSM), Psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, screening, and prevention, Supra-regional specialized psychiatric services for complex and rare conditions, Psychology internship and academic training programs.

Amenities

• On-site paid parking (first 2 hours free)
• Wheelchair accessible facility with elevator access
• Chapel on premises (Augustinian religious community)
• Located near the St. Charles River trails and gardens
• Services offered in both French and English

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: Outpatient clinic appointments are available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For non-emergency outpatient visits, mid-morning on weekdays tends to allow for smoother intake. Inpatient and crisis admissions are handled 24/7.

Busier times: No specific wait time data is available for this facility. For families seeking outpatient services, late Friday afternoons may offer fewer staff resources. For acute crises, proceed to CHUL's emergency department at any time regardless of hour.

Tips Before You Go

• This is a specialized child psychiatry facility, not a general emergency department — youth experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis in Québec City should first present to CHUL (Centre hospitalier de l'Université Laval) for emergency triage before potential transfer here.
• A referral from a family physician is recommended for outpatient consultations, though it is not strictly required to access services at the centre.
• The centre holds a supra-regional mandate, meaning families from outside the Capitale-Nationale region may be referred here for complex or rare psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents.
• Services are available in both French and English — families comfortable in either language can communicate with staff accordingly.
• Parking on site is free for the first 2 hours, which is typically sufficient for initial outpatient appointments; bring payment for longer visits.

What to Bring

• Québec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Any referral letter or documentation from a family physician or specialist
• List of current medications, dosages, and known allergies
• Previous psychiatric assessments, reports, or relevant medical records
• Health insurance information (if applicable, for non-RAMQ-covered services)
• A trusted adult caregiver or parent to accompany the youth patient
• Comfort items for the child or adolescent (e.g., book, headphones) for potential wait times
• Contact information for the youth's school or social worker if relevant to care planning

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.