Services in English

In Quebec, French is the official language of public administration. Consequently, all health and social service institutions offer their services in French. However, some people are more comfortable communicating in English, and they have the right to ask to receive services in English. The Act Respecting Health Services and Social Services ensures that a broad range of health services is accessible in English. In accordance with this act, the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches adopted the program for access to health and social services in English. This program aims to make available to English-speaking people a range of health and social services in English that is as complete as possible and as close as possible to the living environment of these people

In the territory, most services are available in English. Don’t hesitate to request services in English. Further down you can consult the list of services offered in English for all of our establishment's facilities

List of services in English

Interpreters

Do you have trouble understanding French? Do you want to make sure that you understand the information you get about your health? You can ask the hospital staff to have an interpreter present at your appointment with your health care professional. Please make your request with hospital staff. The goal of this services is to :

  • Provide quality and safe services to users;
  • Meet the obligations set out in several pieces of legislation, such as the Act Respecting Health Services and Social Services;
  • Comply with the codes of ethics of professional orders

Your responsibilities

  • Express your needs;
  • Ask about existing services in English;
  • Ask for an interpreter at the hospital to be present at your appointment;
  • Call MCDC to request an interpreter at your next appointment;
  • File a complaint if you are dissatisfied with services received or expressed

Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC)

MCDC is a community organization serving the English-speaking community of Chaudière-Appalaches and offers interpreter services to help access health and social services. Please call us if you need interpreter services or have any questions related to receiving your health and social services in English. If you have an appointment and require an interpreter, please call us as soon as possible so that we can find someone to accompany you. We have two offices to serve you

If you live in the Greater Thetford Mines and surrounding areas

  • Call at : 877-332-3851
  • Send an email: volunteer@mcdc.inf

Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30

If you live in the Greater Levis area

Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30.

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