How can I get tested for COVID-19?
How do I get my test results?
You can get your results online by using the online portal (click here).
If your results are not available on the portal, call Hamilton Public Health Services at 905-974-9848. Listen to the options and select 'information for cases currently being investigated'.
COVID-19 and Mental Health Concerns
Self Assessment
How Do I Self-Quarantine?
How to Apply a Face Mask
Blood Work and X-ray/Ultrasound Locations
During the COVID outbreak, many locations will have decreased hours and some locations may be closed. We recommend that you check the web site for your preferred location to learn about closures, changes in hours, and any instructions the location may have to keep you safe.
(Note: as of March 25, 2020, only urgent x-rays and ultrasounds will be done. Click here for more information.)
Single Session Mental Health and Nutrition Workshops Running During COVID-19 (Hamilton Family Health Team)
Non-Medical Resources
Home Learning Resources
Back to School Resource
Social Isolation Prevention for Seniors (Connect One on One with McMaster Student Volunteers for Social Interaction)
Mac SSIPP Program (Ask Us - Requires a Referral)
Seniors Centre Over the Phone - Recreation for Seniors Over the Phone (includes: fitness groups, Family Feud game, Guess the Lyrics game, different social and educational events, and much more!)
Seniors' Centre Without Walls (Phone: 905-973-0891 - No Referral Needed)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES - Food & Necessities
541 Eatery and Exhange Bagged Lunch Program
(currently still running)
Mondays-Saturdays at 11am Sack lunches being handed out at the door to the people in our community who have been cut off from their support system due to COVID-19. Will of course need to stop if Public Health's recommendations change. fivefortyone.ca
Donations can also be made online to support efforts.
Caremongering Burlington:
Caremongering Hamilton:
Food Banks and hot meal programs were still running in Hamilton as of March 17 update (with modifications in how they're distributing).
Where to get food in Hamilton list with contact phone numbers:
*call first as changes are happening daily
Good Shepherd Centre
Provides personal care items and feminine products at their emergency programs. Their Marketplace (food bank) requires pre-registration and that info can be found here: https://www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/food-bank-clothing-room
PALZ Trading Zone Hamilton
this is a very active FB group with over 20 000 members where only trades (no cash) is allowed. May not be first choice for folks but I have seen people trade for gift cards, edibles, necessities here. "Porch pick ups" and "swaps" are a norm here so social distancing is an option.