How to Access Care during the holidays
Stay healthy this holiday season! Explore many kinds of health-care resources across the region, including holiday hours.
What kind of care do you need?
Virtual Primary Care
CONNECT virtually to a health care provider, if you do NOT have a primary care provider. Fees may apply.
Mental Health & Addictions
SUPPORTS for mental health and addictions are available in-person or virtually.
Walk-in and Access Clinics
VISIT these clinics offer various medical services for adults and children, when your doctor is not available, including vaccines.
Community Resources
FIND resources include public health clinics, a provincial helpline for services & programs, and community paramedicine.
Urgent Care
INCLUDES care of minor broken bones, burns, or cuts or when care is needed within 24 hours and a family doctor appointment isn't available.
Emergency Care
CALL 9-1-1 or go to the nearest Emergency Department for critical or life-threatening conditions that need immediate attention.
Other resources for community members
Accessing Mental Health and Addiction Services
AccessMHA works with you to access and navigate the healthcare system, so you don't have to do it alone. It is your one-stop, no-cost place for support. Available to individuals aged 16 and above in eastern Ontario.
Kingston Community Resources
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston partnered with Queen's University School of Nursing to create a guide that lists a multitude of resources in our community.
Canadian Frailty Network
The Canadian Frailty Network has a free web-based program - The AVOID Frailty Program for Healthy Aging. The program is for Frontenac, Lennox and Addington counties adults aged 60+, who are not living in long term care.
Ontario Caregivers Organization
The Ontario Caregiver Organization is improving the lives of Ontario’s 4 million caregivers, who provide physical and emotional support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour.
Living Well South East
This provincial Self-Management Program offers education and tools to help people live healthier and better manage the daily tasks of living with chronic conditions.