The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care

The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care CCRIHC exists to ensure that all refugees and others new to Canada receive the healthcare they require equitably, unstintingly, and without judgement.

The Centre is dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare to uninsured refugees and immigrants in Canada. The challenges posed by denial of healthcare eligibility can be daunting, particularly the finical challenges. Access barriers still exist beyond the Centre. We cannot provide for all healthcare needs. As you will read here, tests and procedures, specialists and hospital care are expen

sive. As a charitable organization with some funding from donors and a government grant, we are limited in what our funds can cover. The Centre provides free frontline healthcare to medically uninsured Canadian immigrants and refugees. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION of nurses, family doctors, midwives and others. The Centre does not have funds to cover any hospital care or medications. We have some funds for basic lab tests, but this funding is limited. We rely on donations to help with operations and expenses. The Centre has STRICT hours of patient care operation that MUST be followed. PLEASE RESPECT THE CLINIC RULES.

- We are open 5-8:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings
- We accept only walk – in. No appointments.
- Please DO NOT COME TO THE CLINIC BEFORE 5 PM-- no volunteer health services or staff will be available. DO NOT USE THE CLINIC IN THE DAY. Medically uninsured immigrants and refugees are welcome
We do no treat tourists, or visitors
The Centre has limited resources. We cannot cover all medical care

Bring your list of all your pills and any medical records

Visits to the Centre are confidential and do not impact on immigration and status claims. You may experience waits to be seen in clinic. The care the Centre provides is free. If you or you or your family are able, any donation is appreciated. The donation box is at the desk.

Ramadan Kareem 🌙As many community members fast from dawn to sunset this month, we’re sharing this quick, dietitian-infor...
02/18/2026

Ramadan Kareem 🌙

As many community members fast from dawn to sunset this month, we’re sharing this quick, dietitian-informed guide on diabetes and fasting during Ramadan.

Fasting is not recommended for everyone. People who are sick or living with certain medical conditions may be exempt from fasting. Knowing your risk level can help you make a safe and informed decision, while respecting religious beliefs.

Swipe through our infographic for more details on risk levels, pre-ramadan health checks, key nutrition tips and more.

Before deciding to fast this Ramadan, check your risk level and speak with a doctor, nurse or dietitian especially if you use insulin, have complications, or have had low blood sugar before.

For more information: [email protected] | 647-267-2176
Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Health Care (CCRIHC)

🔔HOLIDAY CLOSURE🔔Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. We will resu...
12/31/2025

🔔HOLIDAY CLOSURE🔔

Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume regular hours on Friday, January 2nd.

If you need assistance, please reach out to us before or after the holiday.

We wish everyone a happy new year!

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our community for supporting our mission towards health equity. This holi...
12/24/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our community for supporting our mission towards health equity. This holiday season, we're asking for your continued support to keep providing healthcare to vulnerable populations.

From all of us at CCRIHC, we wish you a joyful, restful holiday with your loved ones.

🔗 Donate at the link in our bio (healthequity.ca)

❄️HOLIDAY HOURS & CLOSURES ❄️Please note the following holiday hours & closures.We have reduced hours on December 24th a...
12/23/2025

❄️HOLIDAY HOURS & CLOSURES ❄️

Please note the following holiday hours & closures.

We have reduced hours on December 24th and December 31st, and will only be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

The centre will be closed from December 25th to 26th for Christmas and Boxing Day.

For any urgent matters, please contact us before or after the holiday.

We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season.

12/16/2025

This past year was one of the busiest in the 25-year history of the Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare.

Since the pandemic, 8,000 refugees and vulnerable newcomers have turned to us for help, many arriving with untreated injuries, chronic illness, and emotional trauma.

In 2025, our teams supported more than 20,000 healthcare visits, helping families regain their health and begin again.

Thanks to generous supporters, no one was turned away. But as crises around the world deepen, the need for care continues to grow.

Today, critical healthcare services for refugee women and children are at risk due to government funding cutbacks. To continue this essential medical humanitarian work in Canada, we are launching an appeal to raise $1 million in the coming year.

Your support ensures our physicians, nurses, and social workers can continue delivering life-changing care, care that means survival for many.

Please donate today. The needs are urgent.

🔗 https://healthequity.kindful.com/

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we’re inviting our community to support the work we do every day at the Canadian Centre for...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we’re inviting our community to support the work we do every day at the Canadian Centre for Refugee & Immigrant Healthcare.

When refugees, newcomers, and uninsured families arrive with nowhere to turn for medical care, our centre is here.

Your generosity ensures they receive the checkups, vaccines, medications, and support they urgently need.

Your donation today makes a real difference.

Become a lifeline to those in need by donating at https://healthequity.kindful.com/

We're offering Flu and Measles vaccines for refugees, newcomers to Canada without a health card, the non-insured, and vu...
11/03/2025

We're offering Flu and Measles vaccines for refugees, newcomers to Canada without a health card, the non-insured, and vulnerable populations without access to healthcare.

If you are unsure whether the vaccine will be safe for you, speak with our health care professionals for advice.

Kindly bring photo ID for verification purposes.

You can trust that our clinic maintains strict confidentiality regarding all your health information.

📞 Book an appointment by calling us at (647) 267-2176 or emailing [email protected].

10/30/2025

Dr. Caulford recounts the story that inspired him to start the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare. 25 years later, people like Aisha are still being left behind by Canada's healthcare system.

If you're passionate about social justice and health equity in Canada, here's how you can help:
💡 Educate yourself on Canada's healthcare system by listening to our podcast, Canadian Health Equity
❤️‍🩹 Donate to our clinic to help fund our mission towards health equity
🔄 Share this post with your community to spread the word

Episode 1: Health Equity in Canada: Dr. Paul Caulford’s Fight for Refugee Care

🔗 Click the link in bio to listen to the full episode
🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
👥 Featuring Dr. Paul Caulford, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare
🎙️ Hosted by journalist Maggie John

Produced by: in partnership with .studio

10/28/2025

💬 "When you don't treat everyone equally in your community... You protect no one in your community."

Dr. Caulford reflects on the letter the Centre sent to the Canadian government during the pandemic, which eventually led to a temporary health equity victory.

Join us as we continue to fight for healthcare for all.
💡 Learn more about health disparities in Canada on our podcast, Canadian Health Equity
❤️‍🩹 Donate to our clinic to help fund our mission towards health equity
🔄 Share this post with your community to spread the word

Episode 1: Health Equity in Canada: Dr. Paul Caulford’s Fight for Refugee Care

🔗 Click the link in bio to listen to the full episode
🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
👥 Featuring Dr. Paul Caulford, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare
🎙️ Hosted by journalist Maggie John

Produced by: in partnership with .studio

10/23/2025

Your daily reminder: Refugees are not the problem with Canada's immigration system.🍁

In this episode, Dr. Paul Caulford breaks down how Canada’s immigration and refugee systems are being dangerously conflated — and why managing housing and jobs must never come at the cost of humanitarian care.

⭐ Episode 1: Health Equity in Canada: Dr. Paul Caulford’s Fight for Refugee Care

🔗 Click the link in bio to listen to the full episode
🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
👥 Featuring Dr. Paul Caulford, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare
🎙️ Hosted by journalist Maggie John

Produced by: in partnership with .studio

10/21/2025

💬 “If that’s not enough to move politicians to do the right thing, I don’t know what is.”

Dr. Caulford unpacks the importance of health equity for the newcomers building our economy.

LEARN MORE ON:
⭐ Episode 1: Health Equity in Canada: Dr. Paul Caulford’s Fight for Refugee Care

🔗 Click the link in bio to listen to the full episode
🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
👥 Featuring Dr. Paul Caulford, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare
🎙️ Hosted by journalist Maggie John

Produced by: in partnership with .studio

10/16/2025

This is why health equity is important.💡

5 years since the beginning of the pandemic, Dr. Caulford reflects on treating COVID-19 patients from the parking lot.

💬 Learn more on the Canadian Health Equity podcast.
🔄 Share this post with your community to help support the mission.

Episode 1: Health Equity in Canada: Dr. Paul Caulford’s Fight for Refugee Care
🔗 Click the link in bio to listen to the full episode
🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
👥 Featuring Dr. Paul Caulford, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare
🎙️ Hosted by journalist Maggie John

Produced by: in partnership with .studio

Address

4158 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON
M1S1T3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16472672176

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