HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Health-care and health promotion
services, including physical activity
and nutrition.
Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO)
ASCO Mobile RAAM
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine offers same-day, walk-in support for individuals seeking help with substance use, connecting them to treatment, counselling, and health services.
Canadian Centre for Men and Families
Provides therapy and counselling, peer support, a legal clinic, fathering programs, mentorship and support services for male victims of trauma and violence.
Emergency Services
Call 911 for immediate assistance.
Health 811
Phone line to Connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice.
Help a Girl Out
Addresses the issues of period poverty, including access to reusable and disposable period products and menstruation education.
Hill House Hospice
Provides expert and compassionate care for those near the end-of-life.
John Howard Society
John Howard Society provides supportive services that promote justice, well-being, and successful reintegration through education, employment, and community programs.
Mackenzie Health Hospitals
Includes two hospitals, Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and has a network of community-based programs and services including Autism, Behaviour Management, Brain Injury, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education.
Palliative Care York Region
Support is available to meet physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and practical needs of people as they near the ends of life.
Palliative and End-of-Life Care – Central – centralhealthline.ca
Rainbow Health Ontario
Creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities.
Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services
Provides fire, medical and rescue services.
Our Services – Fire and Emergency Services – City of Richmond Hill
York Region Health Line
Public health nurses provide free, confidential information, advice and referrals to public health, community programs and resources. Topics include pregnancy, breastfeeding, and caring for your child, including feeding, safety, growth and development, depression, anxiety and abuse and more.
York Region Health Connection – Health Information Line – Your Support Services Network (yssn.ca)
York Region Public Health Child and Family Health Division – Health Connection
Public Health Nurses available to support clients via phone, text, live-chat: Health Information Line – Health Connection | York Region
Phone: 1-800-361-5653
TTY: 1-866-512-6228 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
Email: AccessYork@york.ca
Live Chat: https://www.york.ca/nursechat
York Region Public Health Child and Family Health Division – Children and Youth Dental
Families can bring their children (17yrs of age and younger) to a Public Health dental clinic for their First Dental Visit and routine dental screening. If a need is identified at a screening visit, children from families in York Region who find the cost of dental services difficult to pay may also be eligible for preventive treatment. To book a free appointment call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 74388 to speak with a dental professional. Dental Care Clinics for Children | York Region
https://www.york.ca/health/dental/dental-care-clinics-children
To refer a client or for some to refer themselves to one of these programs please visit: Child and Family Health Referral Form | York Region
https://www.york.ca/form/child-and-family-health-referral
York Region Public Health – Seniors Dental
York Region Public Health is working with the Ministry of Health to provide services for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) to eligible Ontario residents. Seniors Dental clinics operate out of five locations in York Region and are available by appointment to clients currently enrolled in the program. Senior dental care clinics services are for those who: are 65 years of age or older; are a resident of Ontario; meet the income requirements; and have no other form of dental benefits. For more information please call: 1-800-361-5653
TTY: 1-866-512-6228 or visit: Seniors Dental Program | York Region
York Region Public Health – Seniors Dental
York Region Public Health is working with the Ministry of Health to provide services for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) to eligible Ontario residents. Seniors Dental clinics operate out of five locations in York Region and are available by appointment to clients currently enrolled in the program. Senior dental care clinics services are for those who: are 65 years of age or older; are a resident of Ontario; meet the income requirements; and have no other form of dental benefits. For more information please call: 1-800-361-5653
TTY: 1-866-512-6228 or visit: Seniors Dental Program | York Region