I don’t have status in Canada and need a doctor. What should I do?

If it's a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. All hospitals and healthcare providers in Ontario, including walk-in clinics, must provide medically-necessary services to everyone. People who don't have health insurance must be given the same priority as those who have insurance. Your immigration status doesn't matter.

If treatment for your health condition is not medically necessary right now but you still need to see a doctor, you can call your local Community Health Centre (CHCs). CHCs will serve people even if they don't have status in Canada. Most CHCs serve specific areas in Ontario. Other CHCs serve particular populations, such as youth, French speakers, Aboriginal people, or racialized women. You can find a list of CHCs here.

People living with HIV can call 437-235-7423 to reach the Blue Door Clinic at Regent Park Community Health Centre.

Ontario also has medical clinics that serve people who don't have health insurance. If treating your health concern is not medically necessary at this time, you can go to one of the following clinics, free of charge:

• Muslim Welcome Centre Free Medical Clinics for the Uninsured has Scarborough and Mississauga locations, appointments only, no walk-ins.
  • 100 McLevin Ave, Unit 2A, Scarborough, Ontario
    Phone: 647-641-1027
  • 780 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Unit 4, Mississauga, Ontario
    Phone: 647-641-1027
  • Email: freeclinic@muslimwelfarecentre.com
• West End Non-Insured Walk-in Clinic (Access Alliance)
  • 761 Jane Street, second floor
  • Phone: 416-760-8677
• Sherbourne Health requires registration for new clients
  • 333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario
  • Phone: 416-324-4100
• Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare currently appointments only, no walk-ins, provides some dental services.
  • 4158 Sheppard Ave East, Scarborough, Ontario
  • Phone: 647-267-2176
• FCJ Refugee Centre – call for an appointment
  • 208 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, Ontario
  • Phone: 416-469-9754 ext. 230