How to Get Help When You Are Sick

This session helped youth understand how to access medical services in Canada and what to do when feeling unwell. Students learned about when to visit a walk-in clinic, call 811, or go to emergency, and what their health card can be used for.

Facilitator presenting healthcare access information

What They Learned

How to describe symptoms to a doctor
Where to go for physical and mental health support
Differences between walk-in clinics, emergency, and 811
When to seek help and what to bring (e.g. health card)
How to book appointments