Youth - North West
This section is intended for youth between the ages of 13 and 19 with questions about sexual health, disabilities, school and family issues, addictions or eating disorders, or who require support and shelter. Some of the organizations listed also offer advice information for young women expecting or raising a small child.

See also Children and Parenting, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Healthy Living and Abuse and Sexual Assault.

Child Abuse, Well-Being, and Welfare
Children and Youth with Disabilities
Community Colleges and Universities
Drop-In Centres for Youth
Eating Disorders
Emergency Shelters for Youth
Health Care Facilities for Children and Youth
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer (LGBTQ+)
Mental Health for Children and Youth
Post-Secondary Health Services
Pregnancy Supports
Problem Gambling
Sexual Health Clinics
Suicide
Wish Granting Programs
Youth Centres

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the most current information visit the Ministry of Health's Coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at  1-866-797-0000 if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available.


COVID-19 Testing Locations

Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies.



Ontario is taking the next steps in its plan to better integrate the province’s health care system to help end hallway health care

You will continue to have access to the care you need and the health care providers you have built relationships with. Home care continues as before and there are no changes to long-term care home placement.

Patient services and contacts will remain unchanged until further notice.

For more information about how Ontario is improving the health care system, visit ontario.ca/connectedcare or contact Service Ontario Health INFOline at 1-866-532-3161 (TTY 1-800-387-5559).