CLSC DE SAINT-MICHEL

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: For walk-in consultations, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at most Montréal CLSCs. Arriving early when doors open can also reduce wait times.

Busier times: Monday mornings and the period immediately following weekends are typically the busiest times at CLSCs across Montréal, as patients who held off seeking care over the weekend arrive together.

About CLSC DE SAINT-MICHEL

CLSC de Saint-Michel is a community health and social services centre located in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood of Montréal, QC, operating under the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal network. It provides frontline preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and reintegration health and social services to residents, workers, and students in its territory. This facility is a primary care centre — not a hospital emergency department — and patients experiencing a life-threatening emergency should call 911 or proceed to the nearest hospital ER.

Services & Specialties

Walk-in medical consultations, Frontline health and social services, Mental health services (enhanced access), STI screening and prevention (SIDEP), Harm reduction: free new injection material distribution, Used needle and syringe collection, Blood draw and specimen collection, Interpreter services, Family and social assistance programs, Services for newborns, young mothers, adolescents, seniors, and adults in need.

Amenities

• Elevator
• Wheelchair access ramp
• On-site parking
• Restrooms
• Air conditioning

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a primary care CLSC, not a hospital emergency department — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go directly to a hospital ER.
• Bring your licence plate number to register your vehicle at the indoor pay station before your appointment.
• Interpreter services are available on site, so do not hesitate to request language assistance when you arrive.
• The main entrance is on Rue Jarry at the corner of Avenue Joseph-Guibord — confirm this entry point before visiting, especially if arriving by transit.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited on all CIUSSS-EMTL grounds, including the parking lot and inside vehicles on the property.

What to Bring

• Québec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Provincial or private insurance information
• Referral documents or previous test results if applicable
• Your licence plate number for parking registration
• A form of payment for parking fees
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist if relevant

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.