Health Services

General Health Guidance

- How do I find a Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or Specialist?
  - - Still having difficulties? Health Care Connect can help by searching for a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients for you.
      - You can register by phone, 24/7 by calling 811

- Call Health811 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. Dial 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)
  - - Use the Online Chat option, if you cannot connect by phone

- What are some of my Healthcare Options Closer to Home?

What are the current Wait Times for medical services in Ontario?

Early Childhood Development

Pregnancy & Parenthood

- How can I best support my Child’s Growth and Development from the time they are born till they begin school?

- Is it possible to receive Government Funded Fertility Treatments?
  - - Which Fertility Clinics are participating in the program?

- What kind of support are available during pregnancy, after birth, and as your child begins to grow? Learn more with the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program.

- Have questions or need help with Breastfeeding? Find services in your community or get 24/7 support by phone.
  - - Getting advice Online or by Phone (TTY 1-800-797-0007)

- Is the flu Vaccine Safe for Kids and During Pregnancy?

Infant & Children’s Health

- Healthy Smiles Ontario is a free dental program for eligible children and youth, 17 and under.
  - - Getting Enrolled, Eligibility and How to Apply

- Hearing loss can develop during childhood. The Infant Hearing Program helps screen infants and notify parents what services and supports may be available to them.
  - - Infant Hearing Program Locations

- The Preschool Speech and Language Program provides support and services to parents who have concerns about their child’s speech and language development.
  - - Register at a Preschool Speech and Language Program location near you.

- The Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program provides support and services to children who have been diagnosed with blindness or visual impairment.
  - - Register by contacting a Blind-Low Vision Program near you.

- The Infant Child Development Program (ICDP) is here for parents who have concerns about their child’s development from birth to their entry into school.
  - - For more information read the Ontario Association of Infant Child Development Directory.

Learn about the important milestones in your child’s development through the Enhanced 18-Month Well Baby Visit.

The Flu, Vaccines & Immunizations

- How do I protect myself, my family and my community from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, such as the Flu or RSV?

- How and when should I get vaccinated/ immunized to protect from preventable diseases like measles, tetanus, whooping cough and chicken pox?

- Have concerns about Vaccine Safety? Visit Public Health Ontario to report adverse effects or read up on the latest vaccine data and analysis.

The Flu

- What is the Flu? Learn about the virus and recognize its symptoms.

- Where do I get a flu vaccine?

- What is the difference between the flu and the common cold?

- IS the flu vaccine Safe for Kids and during pregnancy? YES it is.

COVID-19

- I need COVID-19 Health Advice.

- What COVID-19 Testing and Treatment is available to me?

- Take the COVID-19 Self-Assessment if you have symptoms of illness or have tested positive for COVID-19.

- Learn about the COVID-19 Vaccine Program.
  - - How do I book a vaccine appointment?
  - - Need proof of Vaccination? Download your Ontario Vaccine Certificate.

- What is the current Masking Guidance in the province of Ontario?

Other Suggested Immunizations

- Aged 65-70 years old, you can get vaccinated against Shingles free of charge in Ontario.

- When to get Vaccines for your Baby or Toddler.

- When to get Vaccines for your School-Age Children.

What Vaccines Should You Get in Adulthood?

Mental Health Services

What are Mental Health Services?

- Learn more about what mental health services are available to you.
  - - How do I find Mental Health and Addiction Services in my Community?

- What are some of the Signs and Symptoms of mental illness to look out for in children and youth?

Mental Health Service Providers

- Ontario Health provides information and referrals for community, government, social and health services, including mental health services across Ontario.

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan or OHIP is Ontario’s healthcare plan. Through OHIP the province pays for many of the health services that you may need.
How do I Apply for OHIP?
What services does OHIP Cover?
Who Qualifies for OHIP Coverage?
How do I Register a Baby for OHIP?
How do I apply for OHIP for an Adopted Child, arriving from another country?
Are you a Spouse or Dependent of a Canadian Armed Forces Member or Reservist currently deployed by the Canadian Armed Forces into Active Service? Then you may be eligible for immediate OHIP coverage.
Does OHIP cover Services in other Provinces?

Prescription Drug Programs

OHIP+

Learn about OHIP+, and how it provides extended drug coverage, at no cost, for anyone aged 24 years or younger who is not covered by a private plan.

Ontario Drug Benefit

The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) helps pay the prescription drug costs of those who qualify.
- Who can Qualify?
- Check for Which Medications are Covered through the Ontario Drug Benefit.
- Get help paying for drugs not covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit through the Exceptional Access Program.
  - How to Apply?
- Low-income seniors can apply for the Low-Income Senior Co-Payment Application Program, which helps qualified seniors reduce their deductible on prescription drugs even further.
  - Senior Co-Payment Program Application Forms
  - Learn how to submit the documentation Here

Trillium Drug Program

The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is intended for Ontario residents who have high prescription drug costs relative to their household income.
- Trillium Drug Program Forms
- Learn how to submit the documentation Here