CLSC DE MURDOCHVILLE

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a very small community CLSC with 2 emergency stretchers, early morning weekday visits are generally the quietest periods at comparable rural facilities. Calling ahead at (418) 784-2572 is strongly recommended to gauge current availability.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most urgent care locations, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher demand relative to staffing. Calling ahead before your visit can help you plan accordingly.

About CLSC DE MURDOCHVILLE

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).

Amenities

• Bilingual services (French and English)
• Walk-in access 24/7 with no appointment required
• Telephone appointment booking available 24/7

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Tips Before You Go

• 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

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.