Get help now.
It's okay to ask for help. Here's exactly who to contact, in order of urgency.
If this is an emergency
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Suicide & Crisis Helpline — 9-8-8
Call or text 9-8-8 — available 24/7, in English and French. Canada's national suicide and crisis line.
Health811 (call 811, free, 24/7)
Connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice.
Call 8-1-1 or visit health811.ontario.ca for more information.
Visit health811.ontario.caVirtual Urgent Care — 7 days a week
Same-day virtual appointments for children and adults across Southwestern Ontario — from Waterloo to Windsor to Niagara Falls. Available for minor, non-life-threatening concerns when your family doctor isn't the right fit but it isn't an emergency.
Call 1-844-227-3844 or visit UrgentCareOntario.ca for more information.
Visit UrgentCareOntario.caCare without leaving home — Nurse Practitioner program
Through a connected Ontario program, patients can be matched with a Nurse Practitioner who can assess timely medical needs — without needing to travel. To book an appointment, visit UrgentCareOntario.ca or call 1-844-227-3844.