Welcome to the Orientation to Health Care in Ontario for Newcomers library! 

Learning the Ontario Healthcare system can be difficult, but with the right information we can hopefully make it easier for you.  Below you can find General Information as well as Information for Refugees.

You can use the buttons along the top and the bottom of this page to navigate between the three Health Libraries and back to the home page.

General Information

Not sure where to start? Below is a set of FAQs that will help you get to know the healthcare system in Ontario!

• How does the Ontario healthcare system work?
• Where can I find information about health insurance in Ontario?
• Where can I go for medical help?
• How do I find a doctor or medical professional?
• Where can I get medical help if I don't have a family doctor?
• How do I find a dentist?
• What dental health services are available to children and youth in Toronto?
• How do I talk to the doctor about my child?
• What immunizations does my child need to go to school?
• Where can I receive healthcare if I do not have an OHIP card?
• Where can I get medical help if I don't have a family doctor?

Information for Refugees

As a new refugee, you may want to learn more about how Canada’s refugee system works.  Click below to see what information, programs and services are available for Refugees.

• I came to Canada as a refugee. Am I eligible for healthcare services?
• What is the the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)?
• Where can I find more information about the Interim Federal Health Program and my eligibility?
• Where can I get healthcare if I do not have OHIP?
• I am a refugee in Canada.  What mental health services can I get?
• Where can I find out about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for refugees and new immigrants?