Patients and Community Members Resources

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Patient and community members

Community provider and self-referral resources to share with your patients.

Toronto Health and Social Services Directory

Use this directory to find health, social and community services in Toronto, including North York.

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Where to go for care in North York

North York Toronto Health Partners has developed an information sheet to share with patients and community members to advise them on where to seek the right care at the right time. Available to download in multiple languages.

This resource includes Health 811, 211 Ontario, Healthcare Connect, local walk in clinics in North York for adults and children, seniors' support and how to find local health and social services.

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SickKids Virtual Urgent Care

The SickKids virtual urgent care program offers a convenient way to get medical advice or care remotely using technology, such as a computer or smartphone. Answer some short questions using the symptom checker and you will be directed to the most appropriate care setting based on the information provided.

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Bounceback Program

Youth (age 15-17) can get free mental health and skill-building support for low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry through the BounceBack program, which is managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Youth or their health care providers can learn more fill out a referral form for the BounceBack program.

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Circle of Care Client & Caregiver Resources and Respite Services

Circle of Care has a range of programs and services that aim to provide support to both clients and caregivers. They are committed to working with healthcare professionals to foster better health outcomes for your patients.

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Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resources Tool (C-CART)

The Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resources Tool is designed to be both thorough and time-efficient, typically requiring 10 to 15 minutes to complete, depending on your unique responses. Upon completion, you'll receive a personalized list of resources, specifically curated to meet the needs of caregivers in your local area.

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Cancer screening information sheets

In partnership with North York Toronto Health Partners (NYTHP) member organizations, we have developed a cancer screening information sheet for patients and members of the community. Available to download in multiple languages.

The information sheet includes essential information around breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening offered as part of Cancer Care Ontario cancer screening programs.

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The Access Point Resource Map

The Access Point is a centralized point where you can find individual mental health and addictions support services and supportive housing.

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Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program

Discover support and relief through the OSP Program, a compassionate and valuable service for adults (18 years and older) dealing with depression, anxiety, and related challenges. This program offers free, publicly funded, short-term cognitive-behavioural therapy with a psychotherapist, providing practical and goal-oriented support.

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Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic for North York

RAAM clinics operate in partnership with hospitals in North York as well as in the community. They provide rapid access to quality care to individuals seeking help for their substance use concerns such as opioids, alcohol, cannabis and cocaine.

The clinical team consists of an addiction medicine physician and/or nurse practitioner, nurses, case managers, addictions counsellors and peer support.

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Toronto Community Crisis Service

Free, confidential, 24/7 in-person mental health support from a mobile crisis team.

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