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Navigation Services in South Georgian Bay
It can sometimes be difficult to know where to go for support for health care, social services (including mental health and addictions services) and other resources available in our South Georgian Bay Community.
That’s why we’ve developed this resource to help connect you to the services you need. And if you have any questions, just reach out. We are here for you.
Health Connect Ontario
Get connected to health care 24/7
Access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. This service is an easy way to get connected to care you or your loved ones need, but it does not replace your other touch point with your health care provider. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately.
Thehealthline.ca is a free online health service directory accessible by the 14 LHIN geographies and their sub-regions.
nsmhealthline.ca is an innovative website that puts accurate and up-to-date information about health services at the fingertips of consumers and health care providers across the North Simcoe Muskoka region of Ontario. nsmhealthline.ca provides easy access to a reliable source of data, and empowers consumers to find the services they need close to home.
The service is bilingual.
Thehealthline Information Network is a nonprofit organization that maintains a provincial online service directory.
Online at www.thehealthline.ca
2-1-1 Ontario is a free 24/7 confidential helpline for all community, social, health and government services.
211 is an award-winning helpline and website that provides information on and referrals to Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services. The vision for 211 Ontario is to be the primary source of information and gateway to human services for individuals and planners.
211 is a three-digit dialing code (like 811 and 911) to access services in Canada and the United States.
The service is bilingual with on-demand interpretation in numerous languages.
211 services are delivered by community-based non-profit organizations.
Call/text 211 or online search and chat at www.211ontario.ca
ConnexOntario is a free 24/7 confidential navigation and information service to access Ministry of Health-funded mental health, addictions and problem gambling services.
ConnexOntario is a free 24/7 confidential navigation and information service to access Ministry of Health-funded mental health, addictions and problem gambling services.
ConnexOntario connects the people of Ontario to mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services. Whether for yourself, a loved one, or a client, our confidential and free services are available 24/7. This service also provides bookings.
The service is bilingual with on-demand interpretation in numerous languages.
Connex Ontario is a Ministry of Health-funded organization.
Call/text 1-866-531-2600 or online search and chat at www.connexontario.ca
1door.ca provides quick access to a free counselling session and other support services. You choose a convenient date and time. This service is for everyone: youth, adults and families in Simcoe County and Muskoka. There is no waiting list. Keep checking back as we are consistently adding more providers.
1Door is a collaborative effort within the Central Ontario Health Team for Specialized Populations to better coordinate access to care. This provides 1 door to multiple mental health and substance use providers in the North Simcoe and Muskoka area.
Search for information online at www.1door.ca/#HOWDOESITWORK
We strive to be the healthiest community in Canada.
We, as a community, will co-design an innovative and equitable system that anticipates, meets, and exceeds the needs of all our people.