The CLSC de Paspébiac, located at 273 Boulevard Gérard-D.-Levesque in Paspébiac, QC, is a community-level public health facility operating a 24/7 emergency unit with 4 stretcher beds, serving residents of the Baie-des-Chaleurs area in the Gaspésie region. As part of the CISSS de la Gaspésie network and classified as both a CLSC and CHSGS, it provides front-line emergency care, family medicine, and a broad range of ambulatory health services. This facility is best suited for non-life-threatening emergencies and primary care needs; patients experiencing complex trauma, cardiac events, or strokes should seek care at the regional hospital, Hôpital de Maria.
Services & Specialties
24/7 emergency unit (4 stretcher beds), Walk-in and telephone appointment booking (24/7), Family medicine (GMF – Groupe de médecine de famille), Ambulatory (day) services, Mental health services (enhanced access), Prenatal classes, Contraception services (including IUD insertion and removal), Emergency contraception, SIDEP – Integrated STI screening and prevention services, Support services for victims of criminal acts, Services for families, newborns, and young mothers, Services for teenagers and seniors, Bilingual services (French and English).
Call ahead at (418) 752-2572 to confirm service availability and book a telephone appointment before visiting — this can reduce your wait time significantly.
If you do not have a family doctor, contact the CISSS de la Gaspésie patient access desk at 1-866-568-8136 to be matched with a provider.
This is a small community emergency unit with 4 stretcher beds. For serious emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, proceed directly to Hôpital de Maria or call 911.
The facility has wheelchair-accessible entrance but no elevator on-site. If you have mobility needs beyond ground-floor access, call ahead to plan your visit.
Bring your provincial health card (RAMQ card) and any relevant medical history or medication list to speed up your intake process.
What to Bring
Quebec provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
Complete list of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral documents
Provincial health or private insurance information
Method of payment for any applicable fees
Warm clothing or a blanket for comfort during potential waits
Snacks, water, and entertainment (book, phone charger) for yourself or a companion
Parking
Specific parking details are not publicly documented for this facility. Given its location on Boulevard Gérard-D.-Levesque in small-town Paspébiac, on-site surface parking is typical of rural Quebec CLSCs. Call (418) 752-2572 to confirm parking availability before your visit.
Getting There
Paspébiac is a small municipality in the Gaspésie region with limited public transit options. Personal vehicle or taxi is the most practical means of access. Contact CISSS de la Gaspésie or local municipal services to inquire about any available transport-assisted programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CLSC de Paspébiac emergency department open 24 hours a day?
Yes, the emergency unit at CLSC de Paspébiac is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. Walk-in visits are accepted at any hour, and telephone appointment booking is also available around the clock at (418) 752-2572.
What is the phone number for CLSC de Paspébiac?
You can reach CLSC de Paspébiac at (418) 752-2572. If you do not have a family doctor and need to register with one, contact the CISSS de la Gaspésie patient access desk at 1-866-568-8136.
Can CLSC de Paspébiac treat serious emergencies like heart attacks or strokes?
CLSC de Paspébiac is a small, community-level emergency unit with 4 stretcher beds and is not equipped as a specialized trauma or cardiac centre. For life-threatening emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, or major trauma, call 911 immediately or proceed to Hôpital de Maria, the regional hospital under the CISSS de la Gaspésie network.
Does CLSC de Paspébiac offer family medicine services?
Yes. The facility operates as a GMF (Groupe de médecine de famille), meaning family medicine services are available on-site. Patients without a family doctor can contact the access desk at 1-866-568-8136 to request attachment to a provider.
Is CLSC de Paspébiac accessible for patients with mobility limitations?
The facility has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. However, there is no elevator on-site and there are stairs within the building. Patients with specific mobility needs are encouraged to call (418) 752-2572 ahead of their visit to confirm accessibility arrangements.
Are services available in English at CLSC de Paspébiac?
Yes. CLSC de Paspébiac provides services in both French and English, making it accessible to English-speaking residents and visitors in the Baie-des-Chaleurs area of Gaspésie.
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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