Together we create the change, we wish to see in the world. Together we create the change we wish to see in the world This project is funded by This project is opreated by Health Services Guide PEEL/HALTON This project is funded by HealthServicesEnglish.indd 1 24/02/2010 10:37:13 AM HEALTH SERVICES FOR NEWCOMERS A guide to health services and resources in Peel & Halton that aims to assist as an additional tool for settlement staff to better serve newcomer clients, meet their health needs and connect them with available health services and resources. The guide has been developed by the Centre for Education & Training in collaboration with William Osler Health System and Credit Valley Hospital. This project is funded by This project is opreated by Centre for Education & TrainingTM The Power of Change. The Passion for Growth. In partnership with: HealthServicesEnglish.indd 2 24/02/2010 10:37:13 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS OHIP- Health Plan ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Travel Insurance for Canadians with OHIP ........................................................................................................................................................................................4 Community Care Access Centres ........................................................................................................................... 5 Community Health Centres ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Family Doctors .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Telehealth Ontario............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Walk-In Clinics & Urgent Care Centres .................................................................................................................. 6 Hospitals in Peel/Halton Region .......................................................................................................................... 7 Emergency .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Non-Emergency ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 First Aid/CPR ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Crisis Phone Numbers ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Distress Centers .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Women’s Abuse-Help Lines, Shelters ..............................................................................................................................................................................................9 Shelters & Legal Services ................................................................................................................................... 10 Public Health .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Immunization .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Healthy Sexuality Clinics ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Aboriginal Health ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 LGBT Health ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 Women’s Health ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Pregnancy .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 Pre and Post Natal Care .................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Health & Support Services ................................................................................................................................. 15 Alzheimer.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 Arthritis ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 Brain Injury ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 Cancer ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16 Cardiovascular/Heart ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Dental Services ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Diabetes .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 Foot Care ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 HIV/AIDS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 Kidney ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Liver ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Lungs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Mental Health & Addiction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Addiction (Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco) ................................................................................................................................................................................................22 Multiple Sclerosis ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................23 Osteoporosis...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23