Hôpital en Santé Mentale Albert-Prévost, located at 6555 Boulevard Gouin Ouest in Montréal, QC, is a specialized psychiatric hospital with over 100 years of history serving the mental health needs of residents across Ahuntsic, Bordeaux-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent, and Laval. As part of the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal and affiliated with the Université de Montréal, it provides specialized and sub-specialized psychiatry care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This facility serves psychiatric needs exclusively — patients experiencing non-psychiatric medical emergencies should proceed to a general hospital.
Services & Specialties
Psychiatric emergency services (24/7), Child psychiatry (ages 0–5, 6–12, and adolescents), Geriatric psychiatry and memory clinic, Affective illness service (anxiety, affective and relational disorders), Psychotic illness service (schizophrenic youth, psychotic disorders), Suicide prevention and clinical monitoring, Psychosomatic medicine, Psychology services, Specialized and super-specialized youth mental health program, Walk-in consultations (8:00–20:00), Physician-referred specialized clinics.
Amenities
Wheelchair accessible facility
Elevator on site
Note: The 'Maison Rouge' building has 5 steps at its entrance
This is a psychiatric specialty hospital only — if you are experiencing a physical medical emergency, go to a general hospital emergency department instead.
Walk-in access is available between 8:00 and 20:00 daily; specialized clinic services require a physician referral regardless of when you arrive.
For psychiatric emergencies late at night when administrative services are closed, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal (5400 Boul. Gouin Ouest, just down the road) can provide psychiatric emergency care.
If arriving by transit, take the Côte-Vertu metro and connect via bus routes 68, 170, or 180; night routes 365 and 382 are available after hours.
Call 514-338-3227 ahead of your visit to confirm referral requirements, parking availability, and which building entrance is appropriate for your needs, especially if you require step-free access.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
Provincial health insurance card (Carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
List of current medications and dosages
Name and contact information for your family doctor or referring physician
Emergency contact name and phone number
Any previous psychiatric or medical records relevant to your visit
Health insurance or supplemental coverage information if applicable
Comfort items for potential wait times (book, charger, water bottle)
Parking
Specific parking details for Hôpital Albert-Prévost are not publicly available. Visitors are encouraged to contact the hospital directly at 514-338-3227 for current parking information before their visit.
Getting There
The hospital is accessible by public transit via Côte-Vertu metro station. Connecting bus routes include 68, 170, and 180; express route 468 is also available. Night routes 365 and 382 provide access outside regular hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hôpital Albert-Prévost treat all types of emergencies?
No. Hôpital en Santé Mentale Albert-Prévost is a specialized psychiatric hospital. It handles mental health emergencies only. If you are experiencing a physical medical emergency such as chest pain, trauma, or stroke, please go to the nearest general hospital emergency department.
Can I walk in to Hôpital Albert-Prévost without a referral?
Walk-in access for psychiatric consultations is available between 8:00 and 20:00 daily without a referral. However, access to specialized clinics within the hospital requires a physician referral. Call 514-338-3227 to confirm what applies to your situation.
What should I do if I need psychiatric emergency care after 8:00 PM?
The hospital is open 24/7, and you may present on-site at any hour. However, if you prefer or require access to a full psychiatric emergency team outside administrative hours, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal at 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest (nearby) also provides psychiatric emergency services.
Does Albert-Prévost provide mental health services for children and teens?
Yes. The hospital offers specialized child psychiatry programs for three age groups: 0–5 years, 6–12 years, and adolescents. It is part of the largest specialized and super-specialized youth mental health services program in Quebec.
Is Hôpital Albert-Prévost accessible by public transit?
Yes. The hospital is reachable via Côte-Vertu metro station, with connecting bus routes 68, 170, and 180. Express route 468 and night routes 365 and 382 also serve the area for evening or overnight visits.
Is wheelchair access available at Hôpital Albert-Prévost?
Wheelchair access and an elevator are available on site. Note that the 'Maison Rouge' building has 5 steps at its entrance, which may affect accessibility. Contact the hospital at 514-338-3227 to confirm the best accessible entrance for your visit.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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