Toronto Public Health


Description
Promote the health of Toronto residents through the delivery of health services and programs and the development and implementation of public policy and practices
  • immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  • health education programs
  • family and child health
  • dental health
  • sexual health
  • injury prevention
  • environmental health
  • physical activity
  • public health standards enforcement
  • research and population-based health research
  • air quality health index
  • beaches water quality
  • extreme heat/cold alerts
  • food handler certification program
  • health status reports
  • home visiting program for pregnant women and parents of children birth-3 years
  • smoking cessation * support to help quit smoking


Breastfeeding Support - Counseling for breastfeeding mothers * phone calls or home visits * breast pump rentals * discussion of the effects of foods and medications on breast milk

Dental & Oral Health Services - Free dental clinics for eligible children and youth (ages birth-17 years), adults enrolled in selected programs, and older adults 65 years and older * low cost dental clinic referral for those not eligible for free services

Diabetes Prevention - Community programs that focus on promoting healthy lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes * programs focus on diabetes risk assessment, food skills and nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation and stress management

Services and Programs:
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Fall Prevention
  • Immunization Information Centre
  • Works, The
  • Sexual Health Promotion
  • Toronto Public Health - Healthiest Babies Possible
  • Toronto Public Health - Healthy Babies Healthy Children
  • Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Program
Eligibility
Varies depending on service

Residency Requirements: Toronto and area
Application Process
Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
Phone
416-338-7600
After Hours
Toronto: 3-1-1 (daily 24 hours)
Outside City Limits: 416-392-2489 (daily 24 hours)
Fax
416-392-0713
TTY
416-392-0658
Web Site
www.toronto.ca/health
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Fees
Varies per program
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
Last Verified On
September 26, 2025
Address
277 Victoria St, 5th Fl
Toronto, ON, M5B 1W2
Intersection: Yonge St and Dundas St E; Toronto (Downtown Yonge East)
Toronto Public Health Site Location: Toronto Public Health
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Service Area(s)
Toronto