CLSC DE SENNETERRE

Best Times to Visit

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.

About CLSC DE SENNETERRE

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

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Tips Before You Go

• 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

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.