Navigating the Healthcare System: Know Your Options. Know Your Rights.

Not sure where to go when you need medical care? Wondering whether to visit a walk-in clinic, urgent care, the emergency department, or whether a pharmacist or virtual care provider can help?

Join the YFS Wellness Centre and Nurse Decoded for an interactive workshop designed to help students confidently navigate Ontario’s healthcare system and access the right care at the right time.

Topics include:

Understanding your healthcare options (family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, virtual care, walk-in clinics, urgent care, and emergency departments)
Knowing your rights as a patient and how to advocate for yourself
Accessing mental health services and crisis supports
Understanding what happens during a mental health crisis, including common processes under Ontario’s Mental Health Act
When and how to seek a second opinion or access alternative healthcare services
Practical tips to help you navigate the healthcare system with confidence

Whether you’re new to Ontario, living away from home for the first time, or simply want to better understand how to access healthcare, this session will provide practical, real-world information that every student can use.

Organized by YFS Wellness Centre

Location: Rm 109 Second Student Centre