CLSC DE RIVIÈRE-DES-PRAIRIES

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: Morning appointments early in the week (Monday–Wednesday) tend to have greater availability. Calling ahead to book an appointment is the best way to minimize wait times at this CLSC.

Busier times: Late Friday afternoon appointments may have reduced availability as the clinic approaches weekend closure. This facility is closed on weekends and statutory holidays — plan accordingly for non-urgent care needs.

About CLSC DE RIVIÈRE-DES-PRAIRIES

CLSC de Rivière-des-Prairies is a community health and social services centre (CLSC) located at 8655 Boulevard Perras in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough of Montréal, QC. It is part of the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal network and provides frontline, non-emergency health and social services including nursing care, medical consultations, vaccination, psychosocial support, and prenatal programs. This facility does not have an emergency department — patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or proceed immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Services & Specialties

Medical consultations (by appointment; limited walk-in availability), Nursing care, Blood tests and specimen collection, Vaccination, Post-natal services, Youth clinic, Prenatal classes, Psychosocial and social work support, Mental health services (improved access program), Addiction prevention (alcohol, drugs, medications), Smoking cessation program, Minor surgery, Voluntary pregnancy termination (IVG) information and referrals, Support for elderly victims of abuse, Free new injection equipment distribution (harm reduction), Federal Interim Health Program (PFSI), Accompaniment and reintegration support.

Amenities

• On-site restrooms
• Smoke-free facility
• On-site parking
• Services available in French and English

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Tips Before You Go

• This is not an emergency department — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital ER such as Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont or Hôpital Santa-Cabrini.
• All services are primarily offered by appointment; call 514-494-4924 in advance to book or confirm availability before visiting.
• Walk-in medical consultations may be available Monday to Friday during clinic hours, but calling ahead is strongly recommended to avoid an unnecessary trip.
• Bring your health insurance card (RAMQ), any relevant medical documents, and your licence plate number if you plan to use the on-site parking lot.
• Services are offered in both French and English — let reception know your language preference when booking or arriving.

What to Bring

• Québec health insurance card (RAMQ / carte d'assurance maladie)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Relevant medical history or referral documents
• Your licence plate number (required for parking payment)
• Method of payment for parking (app or pay station)
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist, if applicable
• Pen and notepad to record instructions or follow-up information

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.