Patients and community members

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

Health directories

Toronto Health and Social Services Directory - Search for more than 8,000+ health, social and community services in Toronto, including North York.

Where to Go for Care in North York - North York Toronto Health Partners Ontario Health Team has developed an information sheet for patients and community members to advise them on where to seek the right care at the right time. Available in multiple languages, this resource includes details on Health811, 211 Ontario, local walk-in clinics for adults and children, support for seniors and advice on how to be connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

Children

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.

BounceBack Program for Teens (15-17) - Youth 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.

Caregivers

How to handle challenging behaviours in people with dementia - This is an outline of some solutions that you may use to manage specific dementia-related behaviours that your family member may show. You can also use this tool to start a conversation and brainstorm with other members of your family and support network.

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.

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.

Cancer screening

Cancer screening information sheets - In partnership with North York Toronto Health Partners Ontario Health Team (NYTHP OHT) member organizations, we have developed a cancer screening information sheet for patients and members of the community. The information sheet is available in multiple languages and includes essential information around breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening offered as part of Cancer Care Ontario cancer screening programs.

Mental health

The Access Point Resource Map - A centralized point where you can find individual mental health and addictions support services and supportive housing.

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.

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.

Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) - Free, confidential, 24/7 in-person mental health support from a mobile crisis team.