CENTRE MULTISERVICES DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DE LA MINGANIE

Location & Access

1035 Promenade Des Anciens, Havre-Saint-Pierre, QC G0G 1P0

No specific parking details are publicly confirmed for this facility. Given its small-town community hospital setting in Havre-Saint-Pierre, surface-level parking on-site is typical. Contact the hospital at 418-538-2212 to confirm parking availability before your visit.

Havre-Saint-Pierre has no municipal public transit network. The hospital is accessible by personal vehicle. For medical appointments requiring travel outside the Minganie region, the CISSS de la Côte-Nord can arrange air transport via Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport — call 1-833-994-2242, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.

About CENTRE MULTISERVICES DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DE LA MINGANIE

The Centre Multiservices de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Minganie in Havre-Saint-Pierre, QC is the primary health hub for the entire Minganie territory, serving coastal communities and Anticosti Island along Quebec's remote North Shore. Designated as a CHSGS (general and specialized hospital) under the CISSS de la Côte-Nord network, its emergency department operates 24/7 with a small, 2-stretcher-bay unit suited to community-level urgent and emergent care. Patients requiring advanced specialist care such as cardiology, neurology, or oncology are typically stabilized on-site and then referred to larger centres, often requiring air transport.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, Radiology (X-ray), Ultrasound (échographie), Mammography, Specimen collection (laboratory/prélèvements), Nursing consultations, Wound care and dressing changes, Sexual assault services, Emergency oral contraception, Contraception services, Prenatal classes, Breastfeeding room and breastpump rental, End-of-life care, GMF de la Minganie (Family Medicine Group), Interpreter services, Wheelchair accessible facility, Telephone health support (Info-Santé 8-1-1), Soiled syringe recovery, Mobility aid lending (crutches, cane, walker).

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible
• Interpreter services available
• Breastfeeding room
• 24/7 Info-Santé / Info-Social nurse line (dial 8-1-1)
• Contact hospital directly at 418-538-2212 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, or Wi-Fi availability

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, early mornings on weekdays (before 9 a.m.) tend to be quieter at small community emergency departments. For non-urgent concerns, calling 8-1-1 first to speak with a nurse can help you determine the best time and whether an ER visit is truly needed.

Busier times: No historical data is available for this facility. Like most small ERs, late evenings, weekends, and holidays may see increased demand relative to available staffing. If your situation is not immediately life-threatening, calling 8-1-1 or your GMF provider before heading in is always advisable.

Tips Before You Go

• This is a small, 2-stretcher emergency unit in a remote region — for life-threatening emergencies such as stroke or major cardiac events, call 911 immediately so staff can initiate air transport protocols if needed.
• Call ahead at 418-538-2212 to confirm available services and estimated wait times before making the drive, especially if you are coming from a distant Minganie coastal community.
• For non-emergency medical concerns at any hour, dial 8-1-1 to reach a qualified nurse or psychosocial worker through the provincial Info-Santé / Info-Social service — this can help you decide whether an ER visit is necessary.
• Patients who may need specialist referrals outside the region should ask the care team about the CISSS de la Côte-Nord's air transport coordination service (1-833-994-2242) early in their visit.
• The GMF de la Minganie at this facility offers multidisciplinary primary care — registering with the GMF for non-urgent health needs can help reduce unnecessary emergency visits.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any known drug or medical allergies
• Health insurance or supplemental coverage information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Warm clothing or a blanket (waiting areas can be cool)
• Snacks and water for potentially longer waits in this small facility

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.