HÔPITAL EN SANTÉ MENTALE ALBERT-PRÉVOST

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About HÔPITAL EN SANTÉ MENTALE ALBERT-PRÉVOST

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

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Tips Before You Go

• 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)

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.