CLSC DE SAINT-LÉONARD

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a community clinic offering appointment-based services, call ahead at 514-722-3000 to schedule or confirm availability. For urgent or emergency medical needs, visit a hospital emergency department directly.

Busier times: CLSC de Saint-Léonard does not operate as a walk-in emergency department. Avoid arriving without confirming services are available by phone, as many programs require appointments. Do not rely on this facility for acute or emergency care at any time.

About CLSC DE SAINT-LÉONARD

CLSC de Saint-Léonard, located at 5540 Rue Jarry Est in the Saint-Léonard neighbourhood of Montréal, is a community-based first-line health and social services centre operated under the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. It is not a hospital and does not have an emergency department — residents experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER. This CLSC serves the local population with preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and psychosocial services in both French and English, supporting families, seniors, newborns, and adults across a wide range of health and social needs.

Services & Specialties

Blood tests and laboratory services, Prenatal and postnatal care, Vaccination and immunization, Nutritionist support for pregnant women and children, Psychosocial and mental health support, Smoking cessation programs, Home support services (soutien à domicile), Social adaptation and accompaniment services, Food assistance for pregnant women and children, Support for elderly victims of abuse, Needle and syringe distribution program, Used syringe recovery program, SIDEP integrated STI screening and prevention, Addiction prevention (alcohol, drugs, medication), Interpreter services, Federal Interim Health Program (PFSI) services.

Amenities

• Bilingual services (French and English)
• Interpreter services available
• Smoke-free facility — no smoking on CIUSSS-EMTL grounds including parking lots
• BIXI bike-share stations nearby

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Tips Before You Go

• CLSC de Saint-Léonard is NOT an emergency department — if you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital ER.
• Call 514-722-3000 before visiting to confirm service availability, as some programs are appointment-based.
• If you do not have a family doctor, contact the territory access desk (guichet d'accès) at 514-524-3544 ext. 21402 to be registered.
• Services are offered in both French and English — let staff know your language preference when you arrive or call.
• Have your licence plate number on hand when you arrive — parking payment is done at an indoor pay station, not on your dashboard.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Referral or appointment confirmation if applicable
• Federal Interim Health Program (PFSI) documents if eligible
• Insurance information if applicable
• Licence plate number for parking payment
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results

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.