CENTRE DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DU HAUT-SAINT-MAURICE

Location & Access

885 Boulevard Ducharme, La Tuque, QC G9X 3C1

On-site paid parking (stationnement payant) is available at 885 Boulevard Ducharme. A separate parking area serves the nearby building at 861 Boulevard Ducharme. Current rates are listed on the CIUSSS MCQ website. Contact the hospital at 819-523-4581 or consult the CIUSSS MCQ website for current rates and accessible parking details.

No specific public transit routes or bus stops serving this facility have been confirmed. La Tuque is a smaller regional city; contact the City of La Tuque or local transit services for current route information.

About CENTRE DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DU HAUT-SAINT-MAURICE

The Centre de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Haut-Saint-Maurice, located at 885 Boulevard Ducharme in La Tuque, Quebec, is the primary health and emergency care facility for the Haut-Saint-Maurice region. Operating as a community-level hospital within the CIUSSS MCQ university-integrated network, its 24/7 emergency department features 7 stretcher bays and is best suited for urgent and general emergency care needs. Patients requiring highly specialized interventions such as cardiac surgery or major trauma care may be transferred to larger regional centres within the CIUSSS MCQ network.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (Salle d'urgence), Hospitalization, Radiology / Medical Imaging, Specimen Collection (Prélèvements / Lab Services), Vaccination, Psychosocial Support Services, Family Medicine (GMF Haut-Saint-Maurice, co-located), Rehabilitation Services (CRDPA – Physical and Auditory Disabilities), Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder Access Services, Services in French, English, and Attikamek.

Amenities

• Crutch rentals (béquilles) available on-site — fees may apply
• Administrative services available 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• GMF (family medicine group) co-located on-site
• Multilingual services: French, English, and Attikamek

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at community emergency departments. If your situation is not immediately life-threatening, consider calling 819-523-4581 to ask about current conditions before visiting.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Monday mornings can also be busier as patients who delayed care over the weekend arrive for treatment.

Tips Before You Go

• This is La Tuque's only hospital and the sole emergency facility for the Haut-Saint-Maurice region — it is your primary option for urgent care in the area.
• Call ahead at 819-523-4581 to confirm availability of specific services or to ask about current wait times before making the trip.
• The ED has 7 stretcher bays, so it is a smaller community facility — patients with life-threatening or highly complex conditions should be aware that transfer to a larger CIUSSS MCQ centre may be necessary.
• Services are available in French, English, and Attikamek — let staff know your preferred language upon arrival.
• Bring coins or a payment card for the paid parking lot. Check the CIUSSS MCQ website or call the hospital for current parking rates before your visit.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• List of current medications, doses, and allergies
• Provincial health card or private insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (ERs can be cool)
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for potential wait times
• Any relevant medical records, imaging, or referral documents

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.