Vaughan CHC Community Support
The VCHC COVID-19 Community Testing Centre will be closed as of Monday, March 14, 2022. For more information about testing or support in booking an appointment at a local Clinical Assessment Centre, please call the VCHC COVID19 Information Line at 905-226-7332.
For availability of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in your area, visit here.
For a video demonstration on how to use a COVID-19 rapid antigen test at home, visit here
Where to get a PCR test in York Region?
PCR testing is available for eligible individuals only by appointment at local COVID-19 Assessment Centre. Please do not attend a hospital emergency department for testing.
Please check each Assessment Centre website to confirm current eligibility, availability, hours and location:
- Oak Valley Health (Markham-Stouffville Hospital)
- Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
- Southlake Regional Health Centre (Newmarket)
- Carefirst Pop-up Testing (Markham)
WRAPAROUND SUPPORT:
If you’ve been affected by COVID-19, our Case Managers can help. Call 905-226-7332
- Information about COVID-19 testing
- Information about the COVID-19 vaccine
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Referral to safe and designated self-isolation centre
- Delivery of meals and groceries
- Mask and sanitizer kits
- Information on how to keep yourself and your family safe
- Social check-ins
- Virtual group programs and more!
Community Resources:
For additional information on the COVID-19 virus, testing and vaccines check out the community resources below.
Confused About COVID?
As Omicron sweeps through communities across Ontario, Canada and beyond, patients are grappling with a large amount of confusing information and new uncertainties about COVID. The Department of Community and Family Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) have created a new series of patient resources:
- I think I have COVID. When should I call my doctor?
- Do I need a COVID PCR test?
- When should I use a Rapid Antigen Test?
- I’ve been in close contact with someone who has COVID. What should I do?
- I’m worried about the new variant. How do I keep safe during Omicron?
For more information visit: ConfusedAboutCOVID.ca
COVID-19 VACCINE:
To check if you are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in York Region, visit york.ca/COVID19Vaccine
- A vaccine is the safest way to protect you and your family from COVID-19
- Only vaccines that are safe and effective are approved by Health Canada.
- When the majority of people received the vaccine, COVID-19 cases will slow down or stop.
- Vaccination is our best chance to safely resume normal life.
