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

If you have a sexual or reproductive health concern that is not an emergency, you can go to one of the following clinics:

• The Hassle Free Clinic offers medical and counselling services in all areas of sexual health. This includes testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI), prescriptions for birth control, and anonymous testing and counselling for HIV. The clinic also provides services for all adults, including people without status and without OHIP coverage. Their address is 66 Gerrard St E Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M5B 1G3. Appointments are required for most services. Call 416-922-0566 to book an appointment.
• Planned Parenthood in Toronto (PPT) provides sexual and reproductive health services to youth between the ages of 13 and 29, including those without OHIP coverage. PPT services include prescriptions for birth control, IUD (intrauterine device) insertion or removal, and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI). Their address is 36B Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1A9. Call 416-961-0113 to book an appointment.