Where to go if you feel unwell

Call 911 for immediate life-threatening conditions or injuries

Family Doctor

If you or a family member are unwell, please call your Family Doctor.
If you do not have a doctor or your doctor is unavailable, please try one of the options below.

 

Pharmacy

Many symptoms can be controlled with over-the-counter medication. As of October 1, 2023, there are more symptoms that your pharmacist can offer prescriptions for:

• Acne
• Acid reflux
• Canker sores
• Cold sores
• Dermatitis
• Diaper rash
• Hay fever
• Hemorrhoids
• Impetigo
• Insect bites and hives
• Menstrual cramps
• Nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy
• Oral thrush
• Parasitic worms
• Pink eye
• Sprains and strains
• Tick bites
• Urinary tract infections
• Yeast infections

Pharmacists are now also able to renew prescriptions for most medications, such as blood pressure, diabetes and asthma medications.
 

Health811 (formerly Health Connect Ontario)

Health811 is a free, secure and confidential service Ontarians can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive health advice from a registered nurse by calling 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007), chatting online or navigating to Ontario.ca/health811.

Walk-In Clinics

Visit a walk-in clinic for minor illnesses and injuries including fractures, rashes, stomach upsets, bruises, cuts or burns. Below is a full list of walk-in clinics in our community.
 
5th Ave Walk-In Clinic
50 Rolling Hills Dr. Unit 5
Orangeville
519-942-0040
 
Bolton Walk-In Clinic
170 McEwan Dr. E., Unit 105
Bolton 
905-857-3260

Central Bolton Walk-In Clinic
15 Allan Drive, Unit 9
Bolton
905-951-1234

Chafford-200 Medical Center
195 Broadway Ave
Orangeville
519-940-0333
 
Dayspring Medical Centre
56 Queen Street North
Bolton
905-857-9797

Headwaters Walk-In Clinic
170 Lakeview Court, Unit 2
Orangeville
519-307-1201
 
Orangeville Urgent Care Family Practice
33a Broadway Ave
Orangeville
519-938-9997

Pharmasave Walk-In Clinic
18371 Hurontario St., Unit 5
Caledon Village
519-927-5550
 

Central Ontario Regional Virtual Urgent Care Portal

A virtual appointment with a nurse practitioner may be right for you if:

• Your medical condition is non-life-threatening
• You are unable to get a timely appointment with your family doctor or you do not have a family doctor
• You have a valid OHIP card
• You are six months of age or older

Book an online appointment.
 

Mental Health or Crisis Services

For persons 18 years old or older, please call the 24/7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222. 

For persons under the age of 18 please call Dufferin Child and Family Services at 519-941-1530 for 24/7 support. 

For more information on the community and mental health care support services, please visit hillsofheadwaterscollaborative.ca

Urgent Care Centre – William Osler Health System

Peel Memorial, 20 Lynch Street, Brampton

Open 24/7, no appointment necessary

For immediate but non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries including:

• Sprains, strains or broken bones
• Asthma attacks, minor burns, cuts that might need stitches
• Fevers (in infants older than three months)
• Coughs, colds, infections and nose/throat complaints

Visit williamoslerhs.ca for more information. 
 

Dufferin/Caledon Community Help Line

The Dufferin/Caledon Community Help Line is a free service that residents can access by calling 1-844-806-3093 Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., to help navigate local health and social care resources.
 

Emergency Department – Headwaters Health Care Centre

100 Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville

Open 24 hours a day, every day

For immediate life-threatening conditions or injuries such as:

• Chest pain or abdominal pain
• Fevers in infants younger than three months
• Internal bleeding
• Major trauma
• Mental health concerns
• Numbness or weakness in arms or hands
• Pregnancy-related emergencies
• Seizures or stroke symptoms
• Sexual assault
• Shortness of breath

Other resources

Poison Control (1-800-268-9017)