Mission of the Adult Mental Health Access Mechanism (MASMA) Team
The adult mental health access mechanism (MASMA) is a gateway to access services on the mental health continuum in the territory served by CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.
The purpose of the MASMA is to assess user requests and direct the users to services that correspond to their needs.
Services provided by the MASMA Team
- Receive adult mental health service requests
- Have requests assessed by a multidisciplinary team
- Prioritize requests and direct individuals and their families toward the appropriate service—specific, specialized, community organizations—and ensure liaison/consultation with those teams
- Initiate screening, assessment, care and treatment protocols
The MASMA applies the best practices of the Quebec Program for Mental Disorders (PQPTM). It supports users’ access to services by identifying the right service delivered at the right time by the right person, using an evidence-based approach combined with the clinical judgment of professionals. This service, shown to be effective, is offered according to the priority need identified collaboratively with the user.
For more information, visit the Quebec Program for Mental Disorders (PQPTM) page.
MASMA Team
The MASMA team is mainly comprised of:
- Social workers
- Clinical nurses
Referral
If you have concerns about your mental health or the mental health of someone close to you, contact a psychosocial support worker 24/7 by calling Info-Social at 
811, option 2.
You can also go to the psychosocial reception desk at one of the CLSCs within our CIUSSS network. Or, if you already have access to a healthcare professional, you can ask them to send us a service request.
6484, avenue de Monkland, Montréal, H4B 1H3 | 5700, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, H3T 2A8 | 7085, rue Hutchison |
Please consult the hours of operation before going to your CLSC.
If you are a healthcare professional, please send the following form by email:
masma.dlm.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
masma.cvd.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
MASMA referral form:
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