Health Services
Public Health Referral
For referral to all Toronto Public Health programs and services please call 416-338-7600.
Telehealth
Toll Free: 1-866-797-0000
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Provides free medical support over the phone.
Teen Health Source
Text: 647-933-5399
Phone: 416-961-3200
Email: [email protected]
Chat: TeenHealthSource.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:00-9:00pm, Saturday 12:00-5:00pm
Teen Health Source is a sexual health information service run for and by youth. Whether teens need information about birth control, sexually transmitted infections, healthy relationships, or puberty, we provide information in a non-judgmental, sex-positive, pro-choice, and inclusive manner. Got a question or need a referral that you can’t find on our website? Ask us! We have trained teen volunteers waiting to serve you five days a week!
Womens College Hospital – Bay Centre for Birth Control
Bay Centre for Birth Control
790 Bay St, 8th Floor,
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
Tel: 416-351-3700
Bay St & College St
https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/
Offers contraception methods, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, counselling, pre/post abortion care, colposcopy services and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases/infections. The Bay Centre also offers a host of other sexual health services including: Pap tests, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, safer sex counselling and information, Hepatitis B vaccination, counselling and referral on other sexual health issues, anonymous HIV antibody tests including pre and post-test counseling, HIV information and treatment referral.
Open: Mon & Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
Tues-Thurs 9:00am-7:30pm
Sat 9:00am-12:30pm
The Hospital for Sick Children
Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
Tel: 416-813-6275
http://www.sickkids.ca/SCAN/index.html
Gerrard St W & University Ave
Specialized nurses and doctors on-call offer care, support and assessment to children and teenagers who may have been maltreated, and their families.
Hassle Free Clinic (Men & Transgendered)
66 Gerrard Street E
Toronto, ON M5B 1G3
Tel: 416-922-0566, 416-922-0603
Church St & Gerrard St E
http://hasslefreeclinic.org/home/men-trans-clinic/men-trans-programs-services/
Offers STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and counselling, sexuality counselling, reproduction services, and is a Transgender Clinic.
Open: Mon & Wed 4:00pm-8:00pm,
Tues & Thurs 10:00am-3:00pm,
Fri 4:00pm-7:00pm &
Sat 10:00am-2:00pm
Hassle Free Clinic (Women & Transgendered)
66 Gerrard Street E
Toronto, ON M5B 1G3
Tel: 416-922-0566
Church St & Gerrard St E
http://hasslefreeclinic.org/home/women-trans-clinic/programs-and-services-available-at-the-womentrans-clinic/
Offers STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and counselling, sexuality counselling, reproduction services, post abortion check ups, PAP tests, and is a Transgender Clinic.
Open: Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00am-3:00pm
Tues & Thurs 4:00pm-8:00pm,
Fri 10:00am-3:00pm
Planned Parenthood Toronto Community Health Center
36B Prince Arthur Ave,
Toronto ON, M5R 1A9
Tel: 416-961-0113, 416-927-7171
Avenue Rd & Bloor St W
www.ppt.on.ca
Offers HIV Testing, STI testing/treatment, contraception at reduced rates, emergency contraception, general and ongoing healthcare, immunizations, mental health services, pregnancy options, and pre-natal care to youth between 13-29.
Open: Mon – Tues 9:30am-8:00pm,
Wed 9:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm-8:00pm,
Thurs 9:30am-8:00pm
Fri 9:30am-4:00pm
Sat 10:00am-2:00pm
Crossways Etobicoke Civic Centre Health Clinic
The West Mall Burnhamthorpe & The West Mall
399 The West Mall
Tel: 416-338-1517
Drop In Health Clinic – Birth control options, STI testing & treatment, emergency contraception, non-anonymous HIV testing.
Open: Tues 1:00pm-5:00pm
Crossways Public Health Clinic
2340 Dundas St West
Dundas and Bloor
416-338-7600
Crossways Jane Street Sexual Health Clinic
662 Jane St.
Toronto, ON M6N 4B4
Tel: 416-392-0999
Jane St & St. Clair Ave W
Drop In Health Clinic – Birth control options, STI testing & treatment, emergency contraception, non-anonymous HIV testing.
Open: Mon 2:00pm-6:30pm,
Wed 2:00pm-5:30pm
Thurs 12:30pm-4:30pm
Immigrant Women’s Health Centre
489 College St, Room 200
Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
Tel: 416-323-9986
College St & Bathurst St
immigranthealth.info
A number of free sexual health services are offered so they may be language accessible for immigrant women. Services included: STI/STD testing & treatment, pregnancy tests, low cost birth control, IUD insertions, HEP B vaccinations, PAP tests and breast exams. They serve clients with or without OHIP.
Open: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Immigrant Women’s Health Centre – Mobile Health Clinic
Tel: 416-323-9986
http://immigranthealth.info/?page_id=12
Provides sexual health services to immigrant women onsite at number of workplaces, agencies, community centres, places of worship and Community Health Centres across Toronto.
The Talk Shop Sexual Health Clinic
5110 Yonge St, Lower Level,
Toronto, ON M2N 7E9
Tel: 416-338-7000
Yonge St & Sheppard Ave E
The talk shop is a Sexual Health Clinic which offers birth control counselling, low cost contraceptive methods, emergency contraception, STI testing & referrals, HIV testing & referrals, pregnancy testing & referrals and sexual health information.
Drop-In Hours: Mon & Wed – Fri 1:00pm-3:45pm
By Appointment Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 4:30pm-6:45pm
Tues 11:30am-3:00pm
Birth Control & Sexual Health Centre
960 Lawrence Ave W, Suite 403
Toronto, ON M6A 3B5
Tel: 416-789-4541
Lawrence Ave W & Dufferin St
http://birthcontrolsexualhealth.ca/
By appointment only health clinic – They offer, pregnancy testing & counselling, STD/STI testing & treatment, anonymous rapid (results while in the office) HIV/AIDS testing & counselling, PAP tests, Low cost IUD’s & Depo-Provera Shots, IUD insertion & diaphragm fittings, obstetric & abortion referrals, free male & female condoms, free emergency contraception pills. Other educational services offered include available health educators to speak to various community groups about sexuality, puberty, women’s health, birth control, pregnancy, abortions, STDs and HIV/AIDS.
Open: Mon 2:00pm-5:00pm,
Tues 4:00pm-7:00pm,
Wed 12:00pm-5:00pm,
Thurs 5:00pm-8:00pm
Fri 12:30pm-4:30pm
960 Lawrence St We Suite 403
Tel: 416-789-4541
Black Creek Community Health Centre
http://www.bcchc.com/sexual-health-clinic/
Black Creek Community Health Centre – Sheridan Mall Site
2202 Jane St Unit 5
Tel: 416-249-8000
Black Creek Community Health Centre – Yorkgate Mall Site
1 Yorkgate Blvd Suite 202
Tel: 416-246-2388
Rexdale Youth Resource Centre
http://teenhealthsource.com/services/rexdale-youth-resource-centre/
1530 Albion Rd (Albion Mall)
Tel: 416-741-8714
Scarborough Sexual Health Clinic
https://www.centraleasthealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=51535
160 Borough Dr
Scarborough Civic Centre
Tel: 416-338-7438
Taibu CHC
27 Tapscott Rd
Tel: 416-644-3536
Child Development Institute
Child and Adolescent Services for Abuse and Trauma (C.A.S.A.T)
197 Euclid Ave,
Toronto ON, M6J 2J8
Tel: 416-603-1827 ext.2302
Bathurst St & Dundas St W
http://www.childdevelop.ca/programs/family-violence-services/child-and-adolescent-services-abuse-and-trauma-casat
CASAT works to provide, connect with and support services for children, youth and families affected by sexual abuse. CASAT serves children and youth age 0-18 and their families.
Aisling Discoveries
Trauma Treatment Services
325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110
Scarborough ON, M1B 5N1
Tel: 416-321-5464
Markham Rd & 401
http://aislingdiscoveries.ca/section/trauma-treatment-services
The Centre provides specialized assessment and treatment for children who have experienced trauma due to physical or sexual abuse or a critical incident resulting in loss and grief. Services include trauma assessment, individual work with children, family counselling and coordination of services for families that require additional services. The goal of the services is to promote maximum recovery from child abuse and other traumatic events.
Open: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-7:00pm
Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
Public Health Referral
For referral to all Toronto Public Health programs and services please call 416-338-7600.
Telehealth
Toll Free: 1-866-797-0000
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Provides free medical support over the phone.
AIDS and Sexual Health Infoline
Tel: 416-392-2437
Telehealth
Toll Free: 1-866-797-0000
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Provides free medical support over the phone.
Cover Health
A secure platform allowing you to talk to a doctor at home for all Ontarians covered by OHIP
Queen & Spadina Medical Centre
455 Queen St W,
Toronto ON, M5V 2A9
Tel: 416-869-3627
Queen St W & Spadina Ave
https://qsmc.ca/
Family Physicians accepting new patients (walk in only)
Open: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-8:00pm,
Fri 9:00am-6:00pm &
Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre – No waitlist for youth
1229 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 1L2
Telephone:416‑537‑2455
168 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2R4
Telephone:416‑703‑8480
27 Roncesvalles Avenue
Suite 301
Toronto, Ontario
M6R 3B2
Telephone:416‑537‑8222
https://pqwchc.org/programs-services/health-care/
We offer primary health care services for registered clients of all ages. Our Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians work with social workers, physiotherapist, chiropodists, dietitians, diabetes specialists, psychiatrists, naturopaths, health promoters, harm reduction and outreach workers to treat the whole person. We provide a range of services including:Preventative health care, Treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions, Ongoing follow up for health care, Pre and post natal care, Reproductive health care, Birth control, Well baby care, Immunizations and flu shots, 24 hour on call physician support, Home visits, Medical care for uninsured clients, Smoking cessation support
Unison Heights Community Health Centre
12 Flemington Rd
North York ON, M6A 2N4
Tel: 416-787-1661
Allen Rd & Lawrence Ave W
www.unisonhcs.org
From four locations Unison offers primary health care services such as: counselling, dietitians, diabetes prevention & management, dental care, chiropody (foot care), pregnancy & parenting programs (a pre & post-natal program, a midwifery program, a breastfeeding program, & peer support for new mothers). Additionally they offer a variety of youth programs, harm reduction education, chronic disease prevention & management, seniors programs and information on aging at home.
All of their programs and services are offered free of charge with or without a health card.
Locations:
Lawrence Heights
12 Flemington Road
Toronto, ON M6A 2N4
Tel:416-787-1661
Allen Rd & Lawrence Ave W
Keele-Rogers
1651 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M6M 3W2
Tel: 416-653-5400
Keele St & Rogers Rd
Bathurst-Finch
540 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, ON M2R 1N7
Tel: 647-436-0385
Bathurst St & Finch Ave W
Jane-Trethewey
1541 Jane Street
Toronto, ON M9N 2R3
Tel: 416-645-7575
Jane St & Trethewey Dr
Rexdale Community Health Centre
8 Taber Rd
Etobicoke ON, M9W 3A4
Tel: 416-744-0066
Kipiling Ave & Taber Rd.
www.rexdalechc.com
Rexdale CHC is a multi-purpose medical clinic which offers dental services, Diabetes education, Physiotherapy, Chiropody (foot care). They also offer speech pathology for children aged 0-6 and ESL classes for adults where they may will prepare for their language proficiency test and citizenship test. They have also developed a Cook & Chat Program offered to girls aged 12-18 and a similar Feeding Mind, Body & Soul program for males aged 13-18. Adult programs range from ages 15-55 where there are such activities as an adult social and a drop-in social for those who have experienced loss of hearing to reduce social isolation. They also offer pre & post natal nutrition workshops for pregnant women and their families. For seniors they have a Ethno-Cultural Program for new immigrants where they may discuss issues with people who are facing the same difficulties. Pathways to Education offers financial support, mentoring, tutoring and student/parent support workers to help ensure youth complete High School.
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Rouge Valley Health System
Galaxy 12 Child and Teen Clinics
Tel: 416-281-7476
http://www.rougevalley.ca/galaxy-12-child-and-teen-clinics
Provides medical and counseling services for young adults between 12 and 18 years of age with medical and emotional needs.
I Do Care
401 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A 0A7
Tel: 416-325-5669
Toll Free: 1-800-263-5669
Bay St & Queen St
http://idocareproject.wordpress.com/
Connecting with young people across the province to ask about your experiences with health and treatment decisions, to compare your experiences with your health rights, and to identify issues in the care system.
Health Care Connect Ontario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner
See how to find a family doctor, nurse practitioner or specialist and learn more details about the Health Care Connect program.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario
80 College St
Toronto, ON M5G 2E2
Tel: 416-967-2600
College St & Bay St
www.cpso.on.ca
To find a new doctor or to look up your existing doctors information.
Open: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Individuals receiving assistance under the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works or the Family Benefits Program are able to receive coverage for routine eye examinations once every 24 months.
For more information please call the Client Services at the Ministry of Community and Social Services toll free1-888-789-4199 or visit:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/ohip/eyecare.html
At this time we are unaware of other free services in Toronto
Individuals aged 18 or older may be eligible to receive dental coverage through Ontario Works discretionary benefits.
For more information please call your local Ontario Works Office:
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/wp/en/contact-us/
Dental Emergency Services
Tel: 416-485-7121
http://www.dentalemergencyservices.ca/en/
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
168 Bathurst Street
Toronto ON M5V 2R4
Tel: 416-703-8481 ext. 203
Bathurst St & Queen St W
https://pqwchc.org/
Multi-purpose clinic that offers provides dental services at reduced fees. These include cleaning, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and dentures. Payment methods include cash, debit card, Visa and Master Card. Dental insurance and social assistance plans are also accepted (OW, GWA, ODSP, DSCP, NIHB). The catchment area does not apply to dental services.
Unison Heights Community Health Centre
Dental Clinic at Jane-Trethewey: 416-338–1254
http://unisonhcs.org/programs-services/jane-street-hub/
Dental Clinic at Bathurst-Finch: 416-338-0631
http://unisonhcs.org/programs-services/bathurst-finch-hub/
Primary health care centre that offers basic dental treatment and a preventive program for children, adolescents, high-risk mothers and seniors. Services include dental examinations & x-rays, fillings, extractions, root canal treatment (limited), complete & partial dentures (certain criteria must be met), cleaning of teeth & dentures, denture repairs, and education and counselling for high risk patients.
Open: Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:30am-8:30pm
Friday 8:30am-5pm
Rexdale Community Health centre
8 Taber Rd
Etobicoke, ON M9W 3A4
Tel: 416-338-1790
Kipiling Ave & Taber Rd.
https://www.rexdalechc.com/health-care-services/dental-services
Multi-purpose medical clinic which offers free dental care for children, high school students and seniors if they meet the following eligibility criteria; you cannot afford to go to a private dentist, are 65 years or older, live in Toronto, do not have dental insurance, or are between 0-17 and attend school. Services include examinations, prevention education, fillings, fluoride treatment, cleaning, extractions, sealants and some root canal treatment.
University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry – Patient Clinic
101 Elm St,
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
Tel: 416-979-4927
Gerrad St W & University Ave
https://patients.dentistry.utoronto.ca/treatment-services
University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry students provide dental services under the supervision of qualified dentists.
Open: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Anishnawbe Health Toronto (First Nations Youth)
179 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M5A 2E5
Tel: 416-920-2605
416 Community Support for Women
70 Bloor St W #1106
Toronto, ON M5S 1T9
Tel: 416-964-6936
A welcoming community mental health agency that promotes a holistic view of health and wellness for women challenged with mental illness, addiction, and social isolation.
Open: Everyday 8:30am- 4:30pm
Across Boundaries
51 Clarkson Avenue,
Toronto, ON M6E 2T5
Tel: 416-787-3007
Castlefield Ave & Caledonia Rd
http://www.acrossboundaries.ca
A mental health center that provides a range of support and services to people of color in the Greater Toronto Area who are experiencing severe mental health problems. The centre provides a holistic approach to dealing with mental health problems recognizing the interdependence of the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, social, cultural, linguistic, economic and broader environmental aspects of health that affect the well being of people of color. They provide services in many languages including Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, Farsi (Dari and Pashto) Somali, Swahili, Amharic, English, Mandarin, Pilipino, Sinhalese, Arabic, Antawi, Yoruba, and Punjabi.
National Eating Disorders Information Centre
Tel: 1-866-633-4220
Youthdale
Crisis Support Tel: 416-363-9990
http://youthdale.ca
Provides children, adolescents and their care-givers with access to the best available psychiatric care and support. Youthdale’s clinical services include outpatient consultation, residential treatment, and psychiatric crisis response.
Mental Health Service Information Ontario
Tel: 1-866-531-2600
http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca
The Mental Health Helpline provides information about mental health services in Ontario. You may call, email or web chat 24/7 and all of there services are confidential, free and anonymous.
Mind Your Mind
A place for youth and emerging adults to access info, resources and tools during tough times.
Sheena’s Place
87 Spadina Road
Toronto, ON M5R 2T1
Tel: 416-927-8900
King St & Spadina Ave
http://www.sheenasplace.org
Sheena’s Place offers hope and support to individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders by providing a wide range of professionally facilitated support groups and services.
Kids Help Phone
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
Toll Free: 1-800-668-6868
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, bullying or is having a hard time call The Kids Help Phone and you can speak to a counsellor 24/7.
FutureLearn
FutureLearn provides youth mental health courses to explore and understand the mental health issues that affect young people.
Their ‘Young People and Their Mental Health’ course has been created for young people aged over 14 wanting to know more about mental health. It is also of interest to parents, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals.
Opportunity for Advancement
Women Under Stress
54 Wolley Street
Toronto, ON M5T 2S1
Tel: 416-787-1481
Bathurst St & Queen St W
http://ofacan.com
A nine-week group offered in several community locations through out the year for women who are facing complex barriers and/or are in mental health crisis.
Open: Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
Alcoholic Anonymous
Tel: 1-877-404-5591
Support groups for anyone who wants to stop drinking alcohol.
George Hull Centre
Clear Direction Substance Abuse Program
600 The East Mall, Third Floor
Toronto, ON M9B 4B1
Tel: 416-622-8833
The East Mall Rd & Rathburn Rd
http://www.georgehullcentre.on.ca/Clear-Directions-Substance-Abuse-Program
Clear direction is a program for adolescents between the ages of 13-18 year old who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse problems and live within the Greater Toronto Area. This program is free and has a waiting time between 2 weeks – 1 month.
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Youth Substance Abuse Program
Tel: 416-929-9622
http://www.ymcagta.org
Provides one-to-one counseling for youth between the ages of 14 and 24 who are struggling with substance abuse.
Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment
Tel: 1-800-565-8603
A toll-free, province-wide treatment and referral service that is available to professionals and the public, linking callers to treatment programs suited to their needs.
Turn Around Project
Women’s Own Community Withdrawal Management Service
829 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1W1
Tel: 416-603-1462
Dundas St W & Bathurst St
https://www.uhn.ca/MCC/PatientsFamilies/Clinics_Tests/Women_Withdrawal_Management
Provides help with voluntary withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs in a community setting. This confidential service is provided for women, over the age of 16 who are in need of support and assistance in managing their withdrawal from alcohol and/or drugs, under the influence of substances and/or are in crisis directly related to substances.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome World (FAS world)
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
Tel: 416-264-8000
Dundas & University Avenue
http://www.fasworld.com
Family support group for families impacted by fetal alcohol syndrome. This group happens on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Sick Kids Hospital.
Alpha House
647 Broadview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4K 2N9
Tel: 416-469-1700
Broadview Ave & Danforth Ave
http://alphahouserecovery.org
Alpha House is residential addiction recovery community that addresses the needs of men who are 18 and over.
Jean Tweed Centre
M2K (Mom and Kids Too)
215 Evans Avenue,
Toronto, ON M8Z 1J5
Tel: 416-255-7359
Evans Ave & Homer Ave
http://www.jeantweed.com
A seven-week substance use program for pregnant and parenting women and their children aged zero to six.
Center for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)
Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY)
1001 Queen Street West and 30-60 White Squirrel Way
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H4
Tel: 416-535-8501 ext. 36767
Queen St W & Ossington Ave
https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth
CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital whose services include assessments, brief early interventions, inpatient programs, continuing care, outpatient services and family support. SAPACCY provides individual therapy, group therapy and early intervention for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth who are struggling with substance abuse.
ConnexOntario
Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Treatment Services
Tel: 1-866-531-2600
https://www.connexontario.ca/Home/Chat
The professionals at ConnexOntario provide free, confidential, and personalized responses 24/7/365 to individuals about mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services throughout the province. Another critical role for ConnexOntario is the provision of customized data to those who request access to quality systems information. Their vision is an Ontario where everyone can access information about the healthcare and social support services they need at the right time, and at the right place.
The Works (Toronto Public Health’s NEP)
Toronto Public Health (TPH) provides programs and services to reduce drug-related harm for people who use drugs, including preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
The Works opened its doors on August 9, 1989. It plays an integral role in reducing drug use related harm in Toronto by taking leadership in the area of harm reduction.
Ontario Harm Reduction Network
Toronto, Ontario, M4X 1K9
Tel: 1-866-591-0347
http://www.ohrn.org
The Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN) supports harm reduction efforts in Ontario by providing training, networking opportunities and consultations to service providers and agencies. We also bring together harm reduction workers from across the province through The Outreach Network (TON). OHRN is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. People who use drugs are treated with dignity and respect, free of judgment, and receive effective care and support when accessing services across Ontario.
Queen West CHC
https://pqwchc.org/programs-services/harm-reduction/harm-reduction-outreach-satellite-programs/
The harm reduction street outreach & Satellite programs connect workers and peer workers with the community outside of business hours. Outreach can take place in drop-ins, parks, under bridges and in alley-ways, at community organizations, rooming houses, apartment buildings, and the streets of Parkdale-Queen West.
Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks, and underwear, information and support. Naloxone distribution and training is also provided through this program.
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
20 Victoria St (4th floor)
Toronto, ON M5C 2N8
Tel: 416-977-9955
An Organization founded to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS in Toronto’s black community, and to enhance of lives of those living with HIV and AIDS.
Open: Weekdays 9am-5pm
City of Toronto Social Services
For information on services offered by the Social Service Division please visit:
http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/
AIDS and Sexual Health Info Line
Toll Free: 1-800-668-2437
A province-wide, free anonymous service staffed by professional, multidisciplinary, and multicultural counselors who offer information in different languages.
Fife House
490 Sherbourne Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M4X 1K9
Tel: 416-205-9888
Wellesley St E & Sherbourne St
http://www.fifehouse.org/
Fife House strives to provide secure and affordable supportive housing and support services for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
HIV and HIV Treatment in Pregnancy
Toll Free: 1-888-246-5840
Call for information about the possible effects of HIV and HIV treatment during pregnancy.
Casey House
9 Huntley St.
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2K8
Tel: 416.962.7600
Fax: 416.962.5147
[email protected]
Casey House is a specialty HIV/AIDS hospital with community programs including home nursing care and outreach. Patients can stay at Casey house for extended periods of time and receive services including conselling, housing support and medical care. They provide care through three programs: the Inpatient Program, the Home Care Program, and the Outreach Program. They provide 24-hour on-call medical care by doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, social work services, complementary therapies including massage, aromatherapy and therapeutic touch, recreational therapy, grief and bereavement support for clients and their loved ones, Outreach including: 1) Sherbourne Health Bus:A Casey House nurse is on-board the Sherbourne Health Bus every week, providing HIV nursing care to people who may not access it otherwise, such as the under-housed HIV population. 2) Prisoners’ HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN): Casey House provides RN and social work support at a twice-monthly HIV clinic offered by PASAN. 3) Women’s Clinic Outreach: Casey House reaches out to women living with HIV through our collaboration with community partners including the Hassle Free Clinic, PASAN, PWA Foundation and the AIDS Committee of Toronto. In addition to providing a specialized HIV nurse at the clinic, Casey House subsidizes child care costs, to ensure that parents may attend. 4) Child Care Fund: Casey House Foundation raises money for the Child Care Fund. Through this funding, AIDS service organizations can access child care funding for women with children under the age of 16 years of age. This enables mothers to take care of their own health care needs, by attending medical appointments or workshops related to HIV, or obtaining respite care or hospitalization