HÔPITAL PSYCHIATRIQUE DE MALARTIC

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. For non-emergency psychiatric concerns, visiting during regular administrative hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) may allow for better access to support staff and outpatient services.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As with most psychiatric facilities, evenings and weekends may see increased demand for urgent psychiatric care. If your situation is not immediately urgent, calling ahead at 819-825-5858 is recommended.

About HÔPITAL PSYCHIATRIQUE DE MALARTIC

Hôpital Psychiatrique de Malartic — officially known as Hôpital en Santé Mentale de Malartic — is a specialized psychiatric hospital located at 1141 Rue Royale in Malartic, Quebec, part of the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue network. The facility provides acute psychiatric care, active rehabilitation, forensic psychiatry, and outpatient mental health services, serving not only the local Abitibi-Témiscamingue region but also northern Quebec regions. This is a mental health specialty centre — patients experiencing general medical emergencies such as cardiac events, trauma, or stroke should seek care at a general acute care facility within the CISSS network.

Services & Specialties

Acute psychiatric care (soins aigus), Active psychiatric rehabilitation (réadaptation active), Forensic psychiatry (psychiatrie légale), Outpatient mental health clinic (clinique externe), Semi-urgent mental health care clinic (clinique semi-urgence), Suicide prevention services, Addiction and dependency rehabilitation (alcohol, drugs, gambling), Inpatient psychiatric admission and lodging, Needle and syringe distribution program (free), Used needle and syringe recovery, CLSC community health services (on-site), Family medicine / GMF (on-site), Nursing care, Social work services, Nurse practitioner services, Blood draw services, RAMQ health card authentication.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Free on-site parking
• RAMQ health insurance card authentication on-site
• Services available in French and English
• CLSC and GMF co-located on-site

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Tips Before You Go

• This facility specializes in mental health and psychiatric care — for general medical emergencies (cardiac, trauma, stroke), contact another CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue facility in the region.
• A semi-urgent mental health care clinic (clinique semi-urgence) is available on-site, which may be appropriate for non-life-threatening psychiatric concerns.
• Call ahead at 819-825-5858 to confirm which service is most appropriate for your needs, especially for outpatient or rehabilitation inquiries.
• Bring your RAMQ health insurance card — authentication is available on-site, but having your card ready will speed up the intake process.
• Services are offered in both French and English, so do not hesitate to request service in your preferred language upon arrival.

What to Bring

• RAMQ health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Name and contact information of your family doctor or psychiatrist
• Emergency contact information for a trusted person
• Provincial or private insurance information if applicable
• Any relevant medical or psychiatric history documents
• Comfortable clothing if inpatient admission is possible

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.