Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, early morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at small community health centres. For non-urgent concerns, calling ahead to 819-825-5858 is recommended to confirm availability.
Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak hours at this facility. As with most emergency services, evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings can see higher demand. Call Info-Santé at 811 first if your situation is not immediately life-threatening.
CLSC de Senneterre, located at 961 Rue De La Clinique in Senneterre, Quebec, is a community health centre serving the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region with 24/7 urgent and emergency care supported by four inpatient beds. As a CLSC rather than a full acute-care hospital, it provides frontline medical services for residents of one of Quebec's largest municipalities by land area, including forestry workers and families spread across a vast territory. Patients requiring specialized trauma, cardiac, stroke, or complex surgical care will typically be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility such as Hôpital de Val-d'Or.
Services & Specialties
24/7 emergency and urgent care, Minor surgery, Nurse consultations, Blood collection (prélèvements), Radiology, Vaccination, Wound care and dressing changes, Contraception and emergency oral contraception, STI screening and prevention (SIDEP), Harm reduction services, Addiction prevention (alcohol, drugs, medications), Mental health services, Diabetes and hypertension follow-up, Prenatal and postnatal follow-up and classes, Child development assessments, Occupational therapy, Inhalation therapy, End-of-life care (soins en fin de vie), Home oxygen services, Long-term care (CHSLD) for non-autonomous elderly residents.
Amenities
All services delivered in French
On-site clinical staff including nursing, medical, and psychosocial professionals
This is a small community CLSC with only four inpatient beds — for life-threatening emergencies such as major trauma, heart attack, or stroke, ensure ambulance dispatch is aware so appropriate transfer to Hôpital de Val-d'Or can be arranged quickly.
All services at CLSC de Senneterre are delivered in French. If you require English-language care, contact the facility in advance at 819-825-5858 to inquire about language accommodations.
For non-emergency health questions at any time, call Info-Santé at 811 before making the trip — a nurse can help you assess whether your situation requires an in-person visit.
Senneterre covers a vast geographic area; if you live in a remote part of the municipality, plan your travel time carefully, especially in winter when road conditions in Abitibi-Témiscamingue can be severe.
The CLSC offers a broad range of preventive and follow-up services including mental health, addiction support, and chronic disease management — many concerns can be addressed through these programs rather than emergency visits.
What to Bring
Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical history documents or referral letters
Provincial or private insurance information if applicable
Payment method for any applicable fees
Warm clothing or a blanket, as wait areas can be cool
A charged phone or book to pass time during any wait
Parking
Surface parking on-site is typical for facilities of this size and small-town setting, but specific details about layout, accessibility, or costs have not been publicly confirmed. Contact the facility at 819-825-5858 for parking information before your visit.
Getting There
Senneterre is a small, remote municipality in Abitibi-Témiscamingue with no confirmed formal public transit service. Access by personal vehicle or local taxi is the expected means of reaching the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLSC de Senneterre a full hospital or a CLSC?
CLSC de Senneterre is a community health centre (centre local de services communautaires), not a full acute-care hospital. It offers 24/7 emergency and urgent care with four inpatient beds, along with a wide range of frontline health and social services. Patients requiring specialized care — such as trauma surgery, cardiology, or neurology — are typically stabilized and transferred to Hôpital de Val-d'Or.
What is the phone number for CLSC de Senneterre?
You can reach CLSC de Senneterre at 819-825-5858, extension 6156. A toll-free number is also available at 1-888-764-5531.
Does CLSC de Senneterre offer mental health services?
Yes. Individuals experiencing mental health symptoms or a diagnosed mental disorder can access mental health services directly at the CLSC. Contact the facility to learn about available programs and how to access them.
Are services at CLSC de Senneterre available in English?
All services at the CLSC are delivered in French. If you require English-language assistance, it is recommended to contact the facility in advance at 819-825-5858 to inquire about available accommodations.
Does CLSC de Senneterre have a long-term care component?
Yes. The facility includes a CHSLD (centre d'hébergement et de soins de longue durée) component, which provides residential accommodation and care for non-autonomous elderly individuals who require ongoing daily assistance.
How far back does organized health care in Senneterre go?
Organized health services in Senneterre date to 1959, when local citizens founded the Corporation de la Clinique-Hôpitale de Senneterre. The clinic-hospital opened formally on January 15, 1960, the CLSC was established in 1975, and the facility moved to its current location on Rue De La Clinique in 1978.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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