POINT DE SERVICE DE TÉMISCAMING-ET-DE-KIPAWA

Location & Access

180 Rue Anvik, Témiscaming, QC J0Z 3R0

Free on-site parking is available at the facility on Rue Anvik.

Public transit access to this facility is available; contact the facility or local transit authority for current routes and schedules.

About POINT DE SERVICE DE TÉMISCAMING-ET-DE-KIPAWA

Point de Service de Témiscaming-et-de-Kipawa, located at 180 Rue Anvik in Témiscaming, QC, is a 24/7 multiservice health and social services facility serving the Témiscaming and Kipawa region of northern Quebec. The emergency department evaluates and stabilizes patients with physical and mental health concerns, and is part of the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue network. As a small rural facility, it is well-suited for urgent and general care needs, while patients requiring highly specialized treatment such as cardiac, trauma, or neurology services may be transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

Emergency department (24/7), General and specialized care, Family medicine (GMF — Groupe de médecine de famille), Nurse practitioner (IPS) services, General practice and nursing care, CLSC first-line health and social services, Long-term care (CHSLD), Addiction services — alcohol and drugs (without accommodation), Detoxification services (without accommodation), Support for elderly victims of abuse, Support for victims of criminal acts, Designated centre for specialized services for victims of sexual assault, Vaccination services, Short- and long-term hospitalization, Equipment adjustments and crutch/cane rental, Mental health emergency assessment and stabilization, Bilingual services (French and English).

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Free on-site parking
• Bilingual services (French and English)
• Nearby pharmacy: Uniprix Sylvie Bougie, approximately 300 metres away at 529 Chemin Kipawa
• Note: Building access involves a staircase of 12 steps; no elevator on-site

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at rural emergency departments. For non-urgent concerns, consider visiting during daytime hours when the full complement of on-site services is most accessible.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, weekday mornings are typically a better time to visit.

Tips Before You Go

• Always bring your valid provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card) — if it is expired or unavailable, you may be required to pay emergency and hospitalization fees out of pocket.
• Call ahead at 819-627-3385 to confirm service availability, especially for specialized or non-emergency needs, as this is a small rural facility.
• If you have mobility concerns, note that building access involves 12 steps and there is no elevator on-site — arrange assistance if needed.
• A pharmacy (Uniprix Sylvie Bougie) is located approximately 300 metres away at 529 Chemin Kipawa, convenient for filling prescriptions after your visit.
• Patients requiring advanced specialist care (cardiac, neurological, trauma) may be transferred to Rouyn-Noranda — informing staff of your situation early can help expedite arrangements.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial drug insurance card or private insurance information
• Contact information for your family doctor or GMF
• A trusted support person or family member if possible
• Comfortable clothing and personal items if a longer stay is anticipated
• Payment method in case health card is expired or unavailable

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.