Quieter times: For emergency care in Laval, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy than evenings or weekends. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling 811 (Info-Santé) first for guidance.
Busier times: Evenings, weekends, and holidays are typically the busiest periods at emergency departments across Laval. If your condition is not life-threatening, using 811 or a walk-in clinic can help you avoid longer waits.
The address at 3550 Boulevard Lévesque Ouest in Laval's Chomedey district is home to the Maison Saint-Joseph, a community and social services site operated in partnership with CISSS de Laval — not a hospital emergency department. Residents of Laval seeking emergency medical care should proceed directly to Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé, the primary acute care hospital serving the Laval region. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
This address is NOT a hospital emergency department — do not come here for acute medical care.
For all medical emergencies in Laval, go to Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé at 1755 Boulevard René-Laennec, Laval, QC.
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1 rather than driving to any facility.
For mental health or addiction support services in Laval, visit lavalensante.com for a directory of available resources.
The CISSS de Laval homelessness (Équipe Itinérance) team can be reached at 438-378-8247 for social services assistance.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID
Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
List of current medications and dosages
Provincial health coverage or supplemental insurance information
Emergency contact name and phone number
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Method of payment for any applicable fees
Comfortable clothing if a long wait is anticipated
Parking
This location does not have a hospital parking facility. For emergency care, proceed to Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé at 1755 Boulevard René-Laennec, Laval, where patient parking is available on site.
Getting There
The site is located on Boulevard Lévesque Ouest in Chomedey, served by STL (Société de transport de Laval) bus routes along that corridor. For transit directions to the nearest hospital emergency department, consult the STL trip planner at stl.laval.qc.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Couvent at 3550 Boulevard Lévesque Ouest a hospital emergency department?
No. This address is the Maison Saint-Joseph, a community and social services site. It does not have an emergency department. For emergency medical care in Laval, please go to Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé or call 9-1-1.
What services are available at 3550 Boulevard Lévesque Ouest in Laval?
The site hosts CISSS de Laval's Équipe Itinérance (Homelessness Team), which provides psychosocial support, meals, hygiene services, and shelter assistance to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Laval.
Where is the nearest hospital emergency room to Chomedey, Laval?
The nearest hospital emergency department is Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé, located at 1755 Boulevard René-Laennec, Laval, QC. This is the main acute care hospital for the Laval region.
How can I access mental health or addiction services through CISSS de Laval?
CISSS de Laval offers mental health and addiction services across the region. You can find a full list of resources and contact information by visiting lavalensante.com or by calling 811 for guidance from a health professional.
How do I contact the CISSS de Laval homelessness team at this address?
The Équipe Itinérance (Homelessness Team) based at 3550 Boulevard Lévesque Ouest can be reached at 438-378-8247 for social services and community support inquiries.
Should I call 9-1-1 or go to this address in a medical emergency?
Always call 9-1-1 in a life-threatening emergency. Do not go to 3550 Boulevard Lévesque Ouest for medical emergencies — this is not a hospital. Proceed to Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé or await emergency services.
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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