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About CLSC SAINTE-CATHERINE ET GROUPE DE MÉDECINE DE FAMILLE UNIVERSITAIRE DES FAUBOURGS
Located at 66 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est in the Ville-Marie borough of Montréal, QC, this CLSC and university-affiliated family medicine group (GMF-U des Faubourgs) provides primary and community health care to one of Montréal's most vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness and street youth. As part of the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, the clinic offers a broad range of primary care services delivered by family physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and social workers. This is not a hospital emergency department — patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER.
Services & Specialties
Family medicine and primary care, Walk-in appointments (at Visitation site), Contraception counselling, Emergency oral contraception, Abortion services, Wound care and dressing changes, Electrocardiogram (ECG), End-of-life care, Social work services, Nurse practitioner (IPS) consultations, Community health and social services, Care for unhoused individuals and street youth.
Amenities
Free public Wi-Fi (network: CCSMTL-Public; password available at reception)
This is a CLSC and GMF-U, not a hospital ER — for emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Enrolled patients can book appointments by calling 514-527-2361 during business hours.
Walk-in slots are only available at the sister site at 1705 Rue de la Visitation — not at this Sainte-Catherine location.
After-hours health advice is available 24/7 by calling Info-Santé at 811.
Take the Métro (Green Line to Saint-Laurent station) for the easiest access — street parking is very scarce in this area.
What to Bring
Québec health insurance card (carte RAMQ)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Provincial or private drug insurance card
Referral documents or recent test results if applicable
Emergency contact information
Payment method for any uninsured services (if you do not have a RAMQ card)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CLSC Sainte-Catherine have an emergency department?
No. This facility is a CLSC and university-affiliated family medicine group (GMF-U), not a hospital. It does not operate an emergency department. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER immediately.
Can I walk in for care at 66 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est?
Walk-in appointments are not available at this Sainte-Catherine location. Walk-in slots are offered exclusively at the GMF-U des Faubourgs sister site at 1705 Rue de la Visitation in Montréal.
How do I book an appointment at CLSC des Faubourgs?
Enrolled patients can call 514-527-2361 during business hours (Monday to Friday) to book an appointment at the Sainte-Catherine site.
What services are offered at this CLSC location?
Services include family medicine, nurse practitioner consultations, contraception, emergency oral contraception, abortion services, wound care, ECG, end-of-life care, and social work support, among others.
Is this clinic covered by the Québec health insurance plan (RAMQ)?
Most services are covered for patients with a valid RAMQ card. Patients without a RAMQ card may be charged fees — consult the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal fee schedule for details on uninsured services.
How do I get to CLSC Sainte-Catherine by public transit?
The clinic is conveniently located near Métro Saint-Laurent (Green Line) and is accessible by multiple STM bus routes along Rue Sainte-Catherine. Public transit is strongly recommended as street parking is very limited in this area.