Migrant Clinic

Clinic for Migrants
with precarious status.

One of the few free clinics in Quebec for people without medical coverage. Primary care provided by volunteer doctors, in complete confidentiality. No judgment about your status.

No RAMQ or IFHP Free care Volunteer doctors Confidential

Book an appointment

Two ways to reach us

By phone

Monday · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Appointment for the following Wednesday

In person

Thursday · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Same-day consultation, limited spots

6235 Saint-Hubert Street, Montreal

Book an appointment

Two ways to get a consultation

We cannot guarantee access to a medical consultation. In both cases, your situation will be assessed to determine if we can meet your needs.

Appointment for Wednesday

Monday · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

514 281-8998 · Voicemail available, callback in the evening

You receive an appointment for the following Wednesday.

Same-day consultation

Thursday · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

6235 Saint-Hubert Street · Arrive early, limited spots. **We are required to close our doors before noon if our capacity is reached for the day.**

Same-day consultation if spots are available.

Eligibility Criteria

Is this clinic right for you?

The clinic welcomes people who meet all the following criteria. If you are unsure, come in—the triage assesses complex situations on-site.

Required

No medical coverage

No access to RAMQ, IFHP (Interim Federal Health Program), or private insurance.

Required

Precarious financial situation

Financial inability to access a private walk-in clinic that accepts patients without RAMQ.

Required

Without status or temporary status

Without status, temporary permit, awaiting permanent residency, or other precarious status.

Required

Established in Quebec

Resides in Quebec on a long-term basis—not a temporary visitor or in transit.

Outside Scope

Asylum seekers

They have access to the IFHP, which covers their care. See the Complementary Resources section below to learn how to access a doctor.

Outside Scope

Children and visitors

Children are legally entitled to RAMQ. Tourists or short-term visitors are not within our mandate.

Ensure 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.

Services offered at the clinic

Primary care, by volunteer doctors

After triage assessment and subject to availability.

Medical consultations

Primary care and diagnosis.

Testing & sampling

Blood work and basic biological tests, as medically indicated after consultation.

Contraception & STBBI screening

Contraceptive prescription and screening for sexually transmitted infections. Confidential, non-judgmental.

Social support

Psychosocial assessment, referral to community resources, assistance with administrative procedures.

Not available

Medical certificates

The clinic does not issue medical certificates or attestations for administrative, legal, or employer purposes.

Not available

Pregnancy

Doctors of the World does not perform deliveries and does not have the capacity to provide prenatal care for all. Call us for resources and information about your pregnancy.

Our mission

Migratory status should never be an obstacle

In Quebec, thousands of migrants – including pregnant women who do not receive prenatal care and do not know if their unborn baby is healthy, or elderly people with chronic health problems – do not have access to health care.

Doctors of the World Canada supports migrants throughout their journey, by providing them with access to physical, mental and social health care tailored to their needs, regardless of their migration status.

Doctors of the World advocates for equal access to health care for everyone, regardless of status. Our fight: Migration and Health

Did you know?

Our work with migrants in the community

Since February 2021, Doctors of the World outreach workers and migrant peers have been present in several Montreal neighbourhoods to connect with migrants with precarious status directly in their environment, identify their needs, and inform them of their rights and the services they can access.

The presence of migrant peers in the field also helps reach a greater number of migrants with precarious status directly where they live, guide them, and support them in accessing municipal services and community resources in their neighbourhood.

You will mainly find them in Montréal-Nord, Côte-des-Neiges, Parc-Extension, Saint-Léonard, Saint-Michel, Villeray, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Saint-Laurent, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Anjou, and Centre-Sud.

Additional Resources

My situation is different?

Some situations do not exactly match the criteria, but we can still help you. Select your situation.

You meet the first eligibility criterion. Come to triage on Thursday morning or call Monday evening for an assessment of your situation.

Asylum seekers have access to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), which covers most care. See the Resources section below.

Children are legally entitled to RAMQ in Quebec, even if their parents are without status. Contact RAMQ for more information.

If you are awaiting permanent residency or another regularization process, you can come to triage. Bring any available documents about your situation.

Pregnancy is not covered in most cases at our clinic. Low-cost resources exist in Montreal, including sampling services and social orientation. Contact us to be referred.

Resources

Additional information

Here are some resources to help guide you.

Pregnant women without medical coverage Watch the video series Guide for pregnant women Download First-line access clinic (GAP) to make an appointment Access to GAP Asylum seeker’s guide - Collectif Bienvenue Find a doctor PRAIDA (Regional Program for the Reception and Integration of Asylum Seekers) Learn more

Training

The reality of migrants in access to care

Adapt your interventions for migrants with precarious status and master the coverage related to different migratory statuses. By taking this training, you will be able to better understand the links between the immigration system and the health system in Quebec.

Access the training