One of the only free clinics in Quebec for people without health coverage. Primary care by volunteer doctors, in complete confidentiality. No judgment on your status.
No appointment required for the fixed clinics. Show up during opening hours.
199 De la Gauchetière Street East · Indigenous Projects of Quebec
2007 boul. Saint-Laurent · Montreal Indigenous Friendship Centre
In partnership with the Montreal Indigenous Network, the Montreal Indigenous Friendship Centre (CAAM) and the CHUM, Doctors of the World launched in September 2023 a Community health clinic for Indigenous people. This clinic provides accessible and adapted care to meet the needs of Indigenous communities living in Montreal.
The goal? To offer integrated primary and community care services that are easily accessible, safe and sensitive to the cultural realities of Indigenous communities living in urban settings in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal, using a trauma-informed approach that considers the broader social determinants of health.
Since 2018, the Indigenous navigation program has facilitated access to care for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness in Montreal. As an integral part of the care team, Indigenous navigators are members of the communities who support individuals in their processes, adapting to their cultural reality and establishing a relationship of trust.
An Indigenous health navigator is a companion from Indigenous communities who facilitates access to care for Indigenous people in urban settings or in situations of vulnerability. They provide individualized support, create a culturally safe space, and raise awareness among health professionals about Indigenous realities. Their role also includes advocacy and adapting services to ensure respectful and inclusive care.
The current project, which was documented in collaboration with the Montreal Indigenous Network and presented by Médecins du Monde as part of the Viens Commission, has set the following objectives:In partnership with the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Médecins du Monde has developed a training program that helps health professionals understand the service, telemedicine, and the support of Indigenous people experiencing homelessness.
The clinic line is open Monday to Friday. We answer in French, English and Spanish. If the line is busy, leave a message — we call back the same day.
We work with the health network and a multitude of community partners without whom our work would not be possible. Thank you to them.
Free nursing care, directly on the street.
Psychological support for people in precarious situations.
Culturally safe health support.
Here are resources to better support people without status — community organizations, social workers, clinics.
Some situations do not exactly match the criteria, but we can still help you. Select your situation.
After triage assessment and subject to availability.
Primary care, diagnosis, prescription. For people without a family doctor or access to the public system.
Blood work and basic biological tests, as medically indicated after consultation.
Contraceptive prescription and screening for sexually transmitted infections. Confidential, non-judgmental.
Psychosocial assessment, referral to community resources, assistance with administrative procedures.
The clinic does not issue medical certificates or attestations for administrative, legal, or employer use.
Not covered in most cases. Low-cost resources exist in Montreal — see "Is my situation different?".
The clinic welcomes people who meet all the following criteria. If you are unsure, come in — triage assesses complex situations on-site.
No access to RAMQ, IFHP (Interim Federal Health Program), or private insurance.
Financial inability to access a private walk-in clinic that accepts patients without RAMQ.
Without status, temporary permit, awaiting permanent residency, or other precarious status.
Resides in Quebec on a long-term basis — not a temporary visitor or in transit. Adult (18 years and older).
They have access to IFHP, which covers their care.
Children are legally entitled to RAMQ. Tourists or short-term visitors are not within our mandate.
Make sure your situation matches our eligibility criteria. If in doubt, we invite you to review the criteria or contact us directly. Our team remains available to answer your questions and support you.
In both cases, an assessment at triage is conducted before the medical consultation.
