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About HÔPITAL, CLSC ET CENTRE D'HÉBERGEMENT D'ASBESTOS
The Hôpital, CLSC et Centre d'Hébergement d'Asbestos is a community-level integrated health facility located at 475 3e Avenue in Val-des-Sources (formerly Asbestos), Quebec, operating under the CIUSSS de l'Estrie – CHUS network. Its emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is best suited for urgent but non-critical care needs, with 13 inpatient medicine beds available for short-term stays. Patients requiring complex hospitalization or specialized care are typically transferred to a hospital in Sherbrooke, making this facility an ideal first stop for residents of the MRC des Sources seeking prompt community-based emergency or primary care services.
Services & Specialties
24/7 emergency department, Short-term inpatient medicine unit (13 beds), CLSC front-line health services, Groupe de médecine de famille (GMF – family medicine group), Maternal and newborn health services, Adolescent and youth health programs, Senior and adult support programs, Mental health services (enhanced access), Harm reduction and needle exchange program, Health insurance card (RAMQ) authentication, Crutch rental and loan service, Bilingual services (French and English).
This is a small community hospital — for life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, or major trauma, call 911 immediately as you may be transferred to a larger Sherbrooke facility.
Call the hospital at 819-879-7151 before visiting for non-emergency questions, or to confirm service availability on the day of your visit.
If you are registered with the on-site Groupe de médecine de famille (GMF), consider contacting your family doctor first for non-urgent issues that may not require an ER visit.
The facility also offers CLSC front-line services, which may be more appropriate than the ER for certain health concerns — ask staff about the right point of care.
The city was renamed Val-des-Sources in 2020; when searching for directions or services, use both 'Asbestos' and 'Val-des-Sources' to find accurate results online.
What to Bring
Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Health insurance information (if applicable, for private coverage)
A charged phone or small amount of cash for incidentals
Comfortable clothing and a book or activity, as wait times can vary
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Hôpital d'Asbestos emergency department operate 24 hours a day?
Yes, the emergency department at 475 3e Avenue in Val-des-Sources is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What happens if I need to be admitted to hospital after visiting the ER here?
The hospital has a 13-bed short-term inpatient medicine unit. However, patients requiring more complex or specialized hospital care are typically transferred to a hospital in Sherbrooke for treatment.
Is this hospital part of a larger health network?
Yes. The Hôpital, CLSC et Centre d'Hébergement d'Asbestos operates as a site within the CIUSSS de l'Estrie – CHUS (Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Estrie), the regional health authority for the Estrie region.
Can I receive services in English at this hospital?
Yes. While the primary language of service is French, the facility has confirmed capacity to serve patients in both French and English.
Does this facility offer services beyond the emergency department?
Yes. In addition to the ER, the site houses a CLSC offering front-line primary care, a Groupe de médecine de famille (GMF), mental health services, maternal and youth programs, and a harm-reduction service, all on the same campus.
Why do some directories still list the hospital under 'Asbestos' instead of 'Val-des-Sources'?
The city of Asbestos was officially renamed Val-des-Sources in 2020. Some older directories and references still use the former name. The hospital's address at 475 3e Avenue remains the same under either city name.