Rivière-des-Prairies Mental Health Hospital Celebrates 75 Years of Care and Research
MONTREAL, QC – The Rivière-des-Prairies mental health hospital, part of the Ciusss de Nord-de-l’île-de-Montréal, is marking a significant milestone: its 75th anniversary. The hospital’s decades of service underscore its enduring commitment to mental health care in Montreal and beyond, providing specialized treatment and driving crucial research advancements.
Established 75 years ago, the hospital has evolved into an essential pillar of mental health services, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals across all stages of life - from early childhood through adulthood. This anniversary highlights the dedication of its teams and the hospital’s ongoing impact on the field of mental healthcare,notably in areas like autism,childhood and adult mental health,sleep disorders,and neurodevelopmental conditions.
The hospital is internationally recognized for its expertise and actively partners with the University of Montreal to advance both teaching and research. Clinicians and researchers collaborate closely to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient care and to shape the future of mental health practices. The hospital currently leads research in autism, sleep, and the mental health of young people.
A recent employee recognition event on September 10th, supported by the Foundation of the Montreal sacred Heart Hospital, celebrated the contributions of the hospital’s dedicated staff.photos from the event are available on the Ciusss de Nord-de-l’île-de-Montréal’s social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
More information about the hospital’s history and impact can be found on its 75th anniversary webpage: https://www.ciusssnordmtl.ca/installations/hopitaux/hopital-en-sante-mentale-riviere-des-prairies/75-ans-hopital-en-sante-mentale-riviere-des-prairies.
