Ontario care guide

How does Health Care Connect work?

Health Care Connect is Ontario’s matching service for eligible people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Registration does not guarantee an immediate match.

Answer first

Health Care Connect is Ontario’s matching service for eligible people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Registration does not guarantee an immediate match.

Last checked: September 24, 2026

Steps to take

  1. Confirm that you meet the program requirements.
  2. Register online or call the number on the official page.
  3. Respond when a care connector contacts you.
  4. Keep searching clinics because matching time varies.

Keep your information organized

Write down clinic names, dates contacted and the next step each office gave you. Keep medical information with your care providers. Do not send diagnoses, health-card numbers or records to Aafiyat Outreach Centre.

Official sources

Last updated: September 23, 2026.How we verify

Important: Information only, not medical advice. For emergencies call 911. For health advice call Health811 (811).