Care is available in the community and at Niagara Health
Which is right for you?
- At Niagara Health -
For medical emergencies call 9-1-1 immediately or go to the nearest Niagara Health Emergency Department.
Emergency Department teams treat patients for:
- Trouble breathing
- Chest pain or pressure
- Broken bones
- Complications of pregnancy
- Serious illness or injury
- Serious mental health issues
Help is just a call away
Are you in need of mental health or addictions support
Call the 24-hour Access Line at 1-866-550-5205 or visit the website.
For information on how to access Mental Health and Addictions at Niagara Health click here
If it’s not an emergency but urgent, please go to a Niagara Health Urgent Care Centre.
Urgent Care Centre teams treat patients with minor injuries or illnesses such as:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Ear, nose, throat and eye problems
- Minor cuts that may need stitches
- Sprains, strains, sports injuries
Other resources
- In the community -
In non-emergency situations, your first option should be your family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Other options include:
- Walk-in clinics
- Visit Healthcare Options at Ontario.ca/HealthcareOptions
- Call Telehealth 1-866-797-0000 for information and advice from a registered nurse anytime
- Call 211 for information about healthcare in Niagara
- Please bring a list of your medications to all medical appointments.
Other resources
Community Services Holiday Directory
The Niagara Ontario Health Team - Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara (NOHT-ESON), a partnership of local healthcare providers, are working together to help you better understand your healthcare options in Niagara. The NOHT-ESON is committed to delivering care that is integrated, innovative, improves health outcomes, and enhances the patient/client, family and caregiver experience.
