Record #:
MET4949
Last Modified:
06 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
19 Apr 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone |
Switchboard: 416-813-1500 ; Patient Inquiry: 416-813-6621 |
| Website |
www.sickkids.ca |
Site Information
| Located In Community |
Toronto |
| Address & Map |
555 University Ave
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 1X8 |
| Mailing Address |
555 University Ave
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 1X8 |
| Physical Access |
Fully accessible - wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
COVID19 -- Call main hospital switchboard or visit website to find updates to current screening and visiting policies
Pediatric acute care hospital - dental clinic - dental specialist, dental surgeon or physician referral required
- emergency department, see separate entry
- classroom for children with epilepsy in elementary school struggling with school or who learn differently from peers
- psychiatry
International Patient Program (IPP): 416-813-7654 ext 428917 - for children who need medical care not available in their own country; see website for specific eligibility
- Herbie Fund: provides financial support for children from around the world requiring treatment not available in their own countries to receive surgical care at SickKids in Toronto
SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Program: 416-813-6275, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm, 416-813-7500 after hours - ask to be put through to the SCAN Team - assessment of possible child abuse and/or neglect
- care and support for children and teenagers who may have been mistreated
- referrals for caregivers/parents
- consultation for medical professionals and community workers regarding child abuse and neglect
Lotus Health: call or text 437-226-3579, responses within one business day; for urgent concerns call 416-813-7500 and request that SCAN be paged - health and advocacy program for children and youth under the age of 18 years who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or may be at risk of experiencing commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking
- coordinated approach to care
Ontario Poison Centre, see separate entry
SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly Hincks-Dellcrest Centre), see separate entries |
| Hours |
Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Eligibility |
Children and youth birth-17 years |
| Application |
Physician referral for many programs; contact individual clinic or service for details |
| Languages |
Other - Interpretive services |
| Fees |
Most services covered by Ontario Health Insurance |
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