The CLSC de Murdochville, located at 600 Avenue William-May in Murdochville, Québec, is a publicly funded front-line health and social services facility serving the remote Gaspésie community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its emergency area operates with 2 functional stretchers, making it best suited for non-critical urgent care needs such as minor injuries, nursing consultations, and general health concerns. Patients requiring advanced emergency care — including trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric specialist services — will be referred or transferred to a larger regional facility such as Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Gaspé.
Services & Specialties
24/7 urgent care and emergency services, Nursing consultations, Minor surgery, Contraception and emergency oral contraception, Mental health services, Assistance for seniors experiencing abuse or mistreatment, Assistance for victims of criminal acts, Social services and community support programs, Services for families, newborns, and young mothers, Services for adolescents and seniors, Bilingual services (French and English).
Call ahead at (418) 784-2572 before visiting — staff can advise whether your condition can be treated on-site or requires transfer to a larger regional hospital.
For serious emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, be aware that you may need to be transferred to Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Gaspé for advanced care.
If you do not have a family doctor, you can access the dedicated access line at (418) 368-3301, ext. 13333 to be connected with care.
The CLSC offers mental health services — if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, walk-in access is available at any hour.
Plan for limited on-site amenities given the small size of this facility; consider bringing water, snacks, and something to occupy your time during any wait.
What to Bring
Québec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Provincial health coverage documents or supplemental insurance information
Any relevant medical history or records
Phone or book to occupy your time during a wait
Water and a light snack
Contact information for your family doctor or specialist, if applicable
Parking
No paid parking structures are associated with this facility. As a small rural CLSC in Murdochville, on-site surface parking is typical and is generally available free of charge.
Getting There
Murdochville is a remote community in the Gaspésie region with no established public transit service. Access to the CLSC is best achieved by personal vehicle or taxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CLSC de Murdochville open 24 hours a day?
Yes. The CLSC de Murdochville provides emergency and urgent care services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, including holidays. Walk-in access is available at any hour.
Can the CLSC de Murdochville treat serious emergencies like heart attacks or strokes?
The CLSC de Murdochville is a small facility with 2 emergency stretchers and is best suited for non-critical urgent care. Patients experiencing serious emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma will likely require stabilization and transfer to a larger regional hospital such as Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Gaspé.
What is the phone number for the CLSC de Murdochville?
You can reach the CLSC de Murdochville by phone at (418) 784-2572. Telephone appointment booking is also available 24/7 at this number.
Does the CLSC de Murdochville offer mental health services?
Yes. As with all CLSCs in Québec, patients experiencing symptoms of a mental disorder can access mental health services at the CLSC de Murdochville. Walk-in access is available at any hour.
What should I do if I don't have a family doctor in Murdochville?
Patients without a family doctor can call the dedicated access line at (418) 368-3301, ext. 13333 to be connected with front-line care through the CISSS de la Gaspésie network.
Are services at the CLSC de Murdochville available in English?
Yes. The CLSC de Murdochville provides services in both French and English to accommodate the local and visiting population.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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