Last updated: May 25, 2022
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) and East Toronto Health Partners’ (ETHP) COVID-19 Outreach Centres are one-stop shops for COVID-19 supports and resources. They are staffed by local family doctors and nurses who you can trust to provide reliable, science-based answers to your questions about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Our COVID-19 Outreach Centres offer:
Everyone is welcome. No health card is needed and services are free.
COVID-19 PCR test criteria and eligibility is determined by the Ontario government. Before seeking out a COVID-19 PCR test, please read the list of individuals eligible for a PCR test. Individuals seeking a PCR test may be asked to show proof of eligibility before a test is administered.
Starting April 11, these groups can also get a COVID-19 PCR test:
Symptomatic students and education staff who meet testing eligibility can pick up and drop off take-home COVID-19 PCR test kits at our COVID-19 Outreach Centres or the MGH Clinical Assessment Centre. You do not need an appointment to pick up or drop off a take-home test kit.
Due to limited supply, availability of take-home test kits varies at our sites. We recommend each household pick up one take-home test kit at a time. Additional kits may be provided on a case-by-case basis (for example, if a family has multiple children who need a test). Learn more about our take-home PCR test kits.
The COVID-19 PCR test is similar to that of other respiratory illnesses and involves taking a sample from the nasal cavity with a swab. PCR tests are processed in a laboratory. It is different from a rapid antigen test and an antibody test.
Test results should be available online within 48 hours. Please do not get a second COVID-19 PCR test while you are waiting for results unless you are instructed to by a healthcare professional. Health cards are preferred but not required for PCR tests.
Eligible children who visit our COVID-19 Outreach Centres receive an oral-nasal PCR test, which involves rubbing the inside of the mouth and the front of the nose with a swab for less than five seconds. It is less invasive than the nasopharyngeal (NP) swab that is commonly used for COVID-19 PCR tests. This helps increase the likelihood that children and youth will have pleasant testing experiences.
COVID-19 vaccines are available by walk-in and/or appointment on select days and times at our COVID-19 Outreach Centres for eligible local residents.
COVID-19 vaccines are also available by walk-in our mobile and pop-up vaccine clinics across East Toronto. Please read the eligibility carefully for these sites.
Address:
3003 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 1M9
(Located at Shoppers World Danforth plaza in the storefront between LA Fitness and Coin Laundry.)
Services and hours of operation:
Walk-in COVID-19 PCR testing for eligible individuals
Available Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Take-home PCR test kit pick-up and drop-off for symptomatic students and education staff who meet testing eligibility
Available Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals aged 5+
Available every day, 10:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are unavailable, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Vaccines are also available by appointment. Book an appointment.
Address:
10 Gateway Blvd., Unit 100A, Toronto, ON M3C 3A1
(Located to the right of the apartment entrance.)
Services and hours of operation:
Walk-in COVID-19 PCR testing for eligible individuals and flu assessments
Available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Take-home PCR test kit pick-up and drop-off for symptomatic students and education staff who meet testing eligibility
Available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals aged 12+
Available Thursday, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Address:
4 The Market Place, East York, ON, M4C 5M1
(Located inside Crescent Town Health Centre. Use side entrance next to DrugSmart Pharmacy.)
Services and hours of operation:
Walk-in COVID-19 PCR testing for eligible individuals and flu assessments and case management
Available Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Take-home PCR test kit pick-up and drop-off for symptomatic students and education staff who meet testing eligibility
Available Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals aged 12+
Available Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
One-hour appointments with mental health counsellor
Address:
45 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, ON M4H 1C2
(Thorncliffe Park Community Hub, located at the east end of East York Town Centre.
For testing and take-home PCR test kit pick-up and drop-off, enter the mall through the door to the immediate left of Galito’s Flame-Grilled Chicken and go to the second floor.
For vaccines, enter the mall through Entrance 6 and go to the second floor.)
Services and hours of operation:
Walk-in COVID-19 PCR testing for eligible individuals
Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Not available on Wednesday, May 25.
Take-home PCR test kit pick-up and drop-off for symptomatic students and education staff who meet testing eligibility
Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Not available on Wednesday, May 25.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals aged 5+
Starting May 26, vaccines at this location are administered by Toronto Public Health. Please see toronto.ca for updated hours.
Not available on Monday, May 23, Tuesday, May, 24 and Wednesday, May 25.
Vaccines are also available by appointment. Book an appointment.
1. What happens if I test positive on a PCR test?
See instructions for self-isolation, contact tracing and next steps here.
Due to an overwhelming number of positive COVID-19 cases, MGH’s clinicians may not have the capacity to speak to you directly about your positive PCR test result despite our best efforts. We are prioritizing individuals in our follow-up who are at highest risk for complications from COVID-19.
2. What if I have symptoms of COVID-19 but I am not eligible for a PCR test?
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you are presumed to have COVID-19 and must self-isolate according to provincial guidelines.
If you have concerns about your symptoms, contact your doctor, healthcare provider or Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 for more information and guidance. If you develop severe symptoms requiring medical attention, such as shortness of breath or chest pain, call 911.
3. What if I am exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 but I am not eligible for a PCR test?
Confirm if you need to self-isolate or self-monitor here.
These COVID-19 Outreach Centres are organized by East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP) and include the following partner organizations: East Toronto Family Practice Network (EasT-FPN), Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC), Health Access Thorncliffe Park (HATP), Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO), Warden Woods Community Centre and WoodGreen Community Services.
Support is provided by the City of Toronto and Ontario Health.
