For more information on programs and services that can help in this situation, please visit the websites or call the telephone numbers listed below.
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Community Health Centres - Toronto Central Healthline has a list of Community Health Centres located in North York. These centres provide care to individuals with and without OHIP.
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Prenatal Classes and Programs in North York - Toronto Central Healthline has a list of prenatal programs and classes in North York that offer education, information and advice to pregnant people and their partners.
If you don't have a family doctor...
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North York General Hospital provides a list of family doctors and pediatricians in the greater North York area for new parents who do not have a family doctor.
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Have a nurse find you a doctor or nurse practitioner through Health Care Connect - This Government of Ontario resource provides information and links to register for Health Care Connect online to significantly increase your chances finding a provider.
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Visit this webpage to register for Health Care Connect and learn more ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner#section-1 or;
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Register by phone by calling 811.
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Choosing a Prenatal Health Care Provider - This Toronto Public Health resource provides information on the different types of prenatal health care providers - doctors, midwives, nurse practitioners, doulas - and how to find them.
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Postpartum Support Group - North York General Hospital hosts a free, self-referring virtual support group for individuals experiencing symptoms of postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression and/or would like support coping with a newborn.