INSTITUT DE RÉADAPTATION DE MONTRÉAL

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a referral-based rehabilitation facility, visit timing is determined by your care team and scheduled appointments. For outpatient clinic visits or assistive device services, weekday mornings are generally recommended to allow ample time for your appointment.

Busier times: Assistive device and outpatient services are unavailable on weekends and after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays — plan accordingly. Avoid arriving without a scheduled appointment or referral, as walk-in access is not available.

About INSTITUT DE RÉADAPTATION DE MONTRÉAL

The Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal (IRGLM), located at 6300 Avenue Darlington in Montréal, QC, is Quebec's largest specialized rehabilitation hospital, offering 164 inpatient beds and a comprehensive outpatient clinic. This facility does not operate an emergency department — it is a referral-based rehabilitation centre serving adults with motor or neurological impairments resulting from spinal cord injuries, brain trauma, stroke, amputations, and major orthopedic injuries. Patients are admitted following acute care at another hospital and are supported by multidisciplinary teams focused on restoring autonomy and enabling return to home.

Services & Specialties

Inpatient rehabilitation (164 beds), Spinal cord injury rehabilitation, Acquired brain injury rehabilitation (stroke, traumatic brain injury), Amputation rehabilitation, Major orthopedic injury rehabilitation, Outpatient specialized rehabilitation clinic, Prosthetics and orthotics fitting and fabrication, Assistive device fitting and adjustment, Wheelchair loan and emergency wheelchair repair, Pain clinic, Foot care, Laser treatment, Social adaptation services, Physiatry (physical medicine), Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and neuropsychology, Social work, Sexology and urology services, Research laboratories for human movement study.

Amenities

• Services offered in both French and English
• Assistive device service (aides techniques) available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Orthotics and prosthetics sales on-site
• Affiliated research laboratories and teaching facilities
• Inquire directly with the facility about cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, chapel, and Wi-Fi availability

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a referral-only rehabilitation hospital — you cannot walk in or arrive by self-referral. Admission follows acute care treatment at another hospital.
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest acute care hospital emergency department — do not come to IRGLM.
• For assistive device services (wheelchair repair, orthotics, prosthetics), visit Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or call ahead at 514-340-2085.
• The facility is easily reached without a car via metro (Station Université-de-Montréal, 6-minute walk) — a convenient option for outpatient clinic visits.
• Ask about eligibility for reduced parking rates before your visit to take advantage of available tariff assistance.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health card (carte d'assurance maladie)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Referral documentation or letter from your treating physician or hospital
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any existing assistive devices or mobility aids
• Comfortable clothing suitable for rehabilitation exercises and therapy
• Contact information for a family member or caregiver
• Insurance information if applicable (note: fees apply for certain services)

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.