Wellness Oasis · Services
Feeling under the weather in this new city and not sure where to turn?
Rest easy, your guide is here to light up Toronto's health map for you.
From walk-in clinics on the corner to the campus wellness center and where to go in an emergency. This page is your personal health handbook.
We'll walk through it step by step. Soon you'll know exactly how to take care of yourself here.
Rest easy, your guide is here to light up Toronto's health map for you.
From walk-in clinics on the corner to the campus wellness center and where to go in an emergency. This page is your personal health handbook.
We'll walk through it step by step. Soon you'll know exactly how to take care of yourself here.
Public Health Care System
Walk-in Clinics
No appointment is needed for common illnesses, basic tests, or prescriptions.
Services are usually free with a valid health card, with wait times of 1 to 3 hours.
Services are usually free with a valid health card, with wait times of 1 to 3 hours.
Hospital Emergency Care
Handles urgent medical conditions.
Toronto has multiple major hospital networks, such as University Health Network and Michael's Hospital.
Toronto has multiple major hospital networks, such as University Health Network and Michael's Hospital.
Telehealth Ontario
Offers 24 hours free phone medical advice with translation support in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Somthing trully important
- Call for Emergencies: 911
- Non-urgent Medical Advice:
1-866-797-0000 - Insurance to use: International students should use UHIP first and may apply for OHIP if eligible.
- Medical Receipts: Please keep all of them for insurance claims!
Tips for Explorers
If you have some minor symptoms, you can start with pharmacy consultation or telehealth. Most of common illnesses are suitable for
walk-in clinics.
When you require specialized care, you need to schedule an appointment with the appropriate facility.
In a life-threatening emergency during your adventures, go directly to the emergency room or call for help immediately!
When you require specialized care, you need to schedule an appointment with the appropriate facility.
In a life-threatening emergency during your adventures, go directly to the emergency room or call for help immediately!
OCAD Health Services
Student Wellness Centre
The campus health centre is the primary health support hub for international students, offering services tailored to student needs.
The OCAD Student Wellness Centre provides year-round in-person and online counselling.
It inclueding mental health support, wellness workshops, and peer support programs.
The OCAD Student Wellness Centre provides year-round in-person and online counselling.
It inclueding mental health support, wellness workshops, and peer support programs.
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services offers personalized learning adjustments
and classroom accommodation support for students in need.
Why Start On Campus
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Campus services better understand the unique needs of international students,
provide culturally sensitive support, and are often the most efficient
and convenient starting point.
Tips for Explorers
International explorer are advised to first familiarize themselves with campus health centre services,
while also maintaining personal health records and keeping all medical documentation.
Specialized Health Services
Mental Health Support
CAMH is North America's largest mental health teaching hospital, offering full care from crisis support to specialized treatment.
Community Health Centres (CHCs)provide more accessible mental health support.
Community Health Centres (CHCs)provide more accessible mental health support.
Hospital Emergency Care
Handles urgent medical conditions. Toronto has multiple major hospital networks, such as University Health Network
and Michael's Hospital.
Pharmacy
Chain pharmacies are found throughout the city, many with clinics to handle simple medical needs.
Additional information
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Community Health Centres (CHCs) are located throughout communities, offering more flexible and
accessible day-to-day mental health support compared to CAMH, typically without requiring a specialist referral.
Tips for Explorers
Healthcare services are a vital support system for student life.
Making proper use of these resources allows you to focus more on your academic and creative development.
Making proper use of these resources allows you to focus more on your academic and creative development.
Your health is your greatest asset on this journey.
Protect it well, and your adventure will go far!
Protect it well, and your adventure will go far!