A healthy lifestyle looks different for everyone but incorporating healthy habits into your daily life can lead to you feeling better mentally and physically. Being physically active, eating well, getting regular physical and dental check-ups and addressing health concerns early are components in living a healthy lifestyle.
Use the links below to explore the resources available:
The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is a confidential and voluntary support service to help you with solving issues related to personal life and other issues. Whether the problem is inter-personal such as child or elder care, seeking support for a personal medical condition or adjusting to job or personal responsibilities, EFAP can be a helpful service to address these challenges through a full range of support services.
All staff, faculty and their immediate family members can call EFAP toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help. There is also an online portal with 24/7 access and resources on many topics.
Learn more about EFAP on the YU Link Page.
Explore dental care resources below:
- CDA – How to Find a Dentist
- Free or Low-Cost Dental Resources in the Toronto Region List of low-cost or free dental resources available in Toronto compiled by Unity Health.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Explore mental health resources:
- Government of Canada (news release) - Wellness Together Canada (free mental health services) EN | FR
- Government of Canada: Mental Health Support: Get Help EN | FR
- Mental Health Commission of Canada: Suicide Prevention EN | FR
- Province of Ontario: Mental health, wellness and addictions support EN | FR
York's value meal program
- To support community members who dine on campus at different price points, York introduced a value meal program which ensures that community members can access healthy and exciting meal options with a two week cycle at a value price point. More information, including the menus catering to varying dietary needs may be found here: Value Meals | Food Services (yorku.ca)
Additional resources regarding nutrition and food access:
- 211Central is a helpline and webpage available to connect to the social services, programs and community supports including food access.
- Government of Canada: Canada Food Guide EN | FR
- Government of Canada: COVID-19 and Food Safety EN | FR
- Harvard Health Publishing: Eating to improve your mood and lower stress
- Unicef: Easy, affordable and healthy eating tips during the COVID-19 pandemic
Regular physical activity improves your health and well-being. It has benefits for all ages and abilities including reducing your risk of developing many chronic diseases, increasing your energy, improving your self-esteem, and improving your sleep.
Explore physical activity resources:
GENERAL RESOURCES
A free, secure and confidential service you can call or access online 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get health advice from a registered nurse or find health services or information. Visit the website to chat with a registered nurse, find a health service, check your symptoms, or learn more about medical terms or conditions. Call 811 or Toll-Free 1-866-797-0000 or Toll-free TTY line at 1-866-797-0007 to speak with a registered nurse. Services are available in English and French, with translation services available for other languages.
Additional resources for finding clinics and primary care providers:
- Ontario Ministry of Health: Find a doctor or nurse practitioner EN | FR
- Toronto Public Health: Clinics and Health Counselling EN | FR
- 211 Central: 211Central.ca
GLENDON CAMPUS
St Gabriel Medical family physicians are accepting new patients and walk-ins. Patients of all ages, including visitors to Canada, visitors from other provinces, and foreign exchange students.
- Phone: 416-222-7775
- Location: 650 Sheppard Avenue East, Unit 101
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday - CLOSED
Sheppard Beecroft Medical Clinic: Walk-in medical clinic. Accepts UHIP.
- Phone: 416-222-1477
- Location: 48 Sheppard Ave West North York M2N 1M2
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
myHealth Medical Clinic is a medical clinic, travel clinic and pharmacy. Accepts UHIP.
- Phone: 416-297-7888
- Location: 3551 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, M1T 3K8
- Hours:
- Monday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday - CLOSED
KEELE CAMPUS
Appletree Medical Centre offers a comprehensive list of medical services to the York University community.
- Phone: 647-722-2370
- Location: York Lanes
- Hours:
- Monday & Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED
The Black Creek Community Health Centre is a non-profit community-based organization that provides health care services and programs geared to diverse peoples living in Toronto’s North West communities.
Locations:
- Yorkgate Mall: 1 York Gate Blvd. Suite 202, Toronto, ON
- Sheridan Mall: 2202 Jane St. Unit 5, Toronto, ON
- Hours: Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Intrepid Medical Centre offers a full suite of healthcare services in one space, their team of medical professionals works together to help you meet your health goals.
- Phone: 416-243-2273
- Location: 10-3585 Keele St, North York ON, M3J 3H5
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday - 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday - CLOSED
MARKHAM CAMPUS
Atlas Medical Clinic offers comprehensive primary care available for walk-in visits. Using the latest Electronic Medical Records technology, the clinic ensures timely access to your health information for quality care. Accepts UHIP.
- Phone: 905-918-3560
- Location: 1383 16th Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0E2
- Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday - CLOSED
Markham Central Clinic is a family practice and walk-in clinic, with the future aim of expanding to include multidisciplinary services. Accepts UHIP.
- Phone: 905-472-8888
- Location: 9560 Markham Rd. Markham, ON, L6E 0T9
- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, Thursday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday - CLOSED
Markville Medical Clinic: Walk-in medical clinic. Accepts UHIP.
- Phone: 905-305-0555
- Location: 8312 McCowan Rd UNIT 105 / 106, Markham, ON L3P 8E1
- Hours:
- Subject to change. Visit the website to check for availability.
Qualcare Family Medical Centre is committed to providing high-quality comprehensive medical care to everyone in your family.
- Phone: 905-604-3238
- Location: 9249 Kennedy Road, Unionville, L3R 6H8
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday - CLOSED
Self-care is the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider – World Health Organization.
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York is committed to supporting a healthy lifestyle for the university community.
Explore sexual health resources below:
City of Toronto: Sexual Health Clinics EN | FR
Services provided include birth control supplies and counselling, pregnancy testing, and testing for HIV and other STIs. The closest location to York U Keele Campus is at Black Creek Community Health Centre (Yorkgate Mall). In-person drop-in visits are available. No appointments required. Mondays & Tuesday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 416-249-8000
City of Toronto's Sexual Health Infoline Ontario (SHILO) EN | FR
The Sexual Health Infoline Ontario (SHILO) is a free, anonymous and inclusive eChat and phone service for Ontario residents. This service is staffed by counsellors who provide information, support and referrals in English, French and other languages on sexual health topics.
Get information on sexual health, STIs, and reproductive health. Live chat available seven days a week.
Explore resources about sleep:
- Coping Better with Night Work: Interactive Web Tutorial EN | FR
- Public Health Agency of Canada: Are Canadian adults getting enough sleep? EN | FR
- TED Talk: Sleep is your super-power! (19 minutes, 3 seconds)
Harm Reduction Resources:
- York U’s Opioid Exposure Control Program: A Guide for the Safe Administration and Disposal of Intranasal Naloxone Hydrochloride (Narcan)
- Ontario Harm Reduction Network: The Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN) supports harm reduction efforts in Ontario through various means.
- Toronto Public Health's The Works: A Harm Reduction Program for People Who Use DrugsEN | FR provides programs and services to reduce drug-related harm for people who use drugs, including preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
Smoking and Vaping Resources:
- York U's Smoking Policy: https://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/policies/smoking-policy/
- York U's Cannabis and the Workplace Policy found on YU Link
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): About Vaping EN | FR
- PHAC: Quitting smoking: Deciding to quit EN | FR
- PHAC: Vaping and quitting smoking EN | FR