Community Health Clinics & Alternative Services
If you have a minor health problem, you may consider the following alternatives:
Your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner. Call your primary care provider first. Anyone without a family doctor or nurse practitioner is urged to register with Health811 or call toll-free, 1-800-445-1822.
If you do not have a family doctor, the following is a list of community Walk-in Clinics (please check hours of operation as they may vary):
Toronto's Virtual Emergency Department
Toronto’s Virtual Emergency Department is a virtual urgent care program supported by Ontario Health. It offers online urgent care services from emergency nurse practitioners and doctors across Toronto.
You can book a virtual ED visit if you:
- Cannot make an urgent appointment with a family doctor or nurse practitioner
- Have an urgent medical problem that is not life threatening
- Are physically located in Ontario at the time of the appointment
North East Region - Virtual Care Clinic
The North East Region Virtual Care Clinic is a virtual care clinic led by a team of nurse practitioners. The Clinic provides timely access to care for patients experiencing urgent medical needs in northeastern Ontario.
Open daily, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
To access care, call 1-888-684-1999 or visit www.nevirtualcare.ca
The Clinic serves patients who have urgent medical needs, such as:
- New or persistent cough, fever, rash or other similar symptoms
- Imminent concerns that are not life or limb-threatening
The Clinic serves patients with or without a primary care provider.
Community Clinics (Call to confirm hours)
EVERY TUESDAY [VIRTUALLY]
To make an appointment call CMHA’s Access Line
(705) 759-5989 or 1-855-366-1466 *Mondays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
A Partnership of community service providers offering free and timely mental health care to individuals, couples and families.
Churchill Plaza
150 Churchill Blvd
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Phone: (705) 575-8318
Website: East End Pharmasave Walk In Clinic
Alternative Options
North East Community Support Services
A website to find home and community care services available in the North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
North East Health Line
An innovative website that puts accurate and up-to-date information about health services at the fingertips of residents and health care providers across the North East region of Ontario.
Health811
Phone: 1-866-797-0000 TTY: 1-866-797-0007 or by dialing 8-1-1 from a mobile or landline phone. Visit their website by clicking here.