Where to go if you feel unwell

Your local guide to virtual and in-person urgent and same-day care

Please note: The information below is current as of November 2025. Hours, locations and service availability may change. Please contact each clinic or organization directly, or visit their website, to confirm details.

The Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team does not specifically recommend or endorse the services listed; this guide is intended to share information about resources we are aware of in the community. Additional supports may also be available.​

Click on the tiles below for a list of services and resources found within the community.

Primary Care Provider

Virtual Care Options

Children's Clinics

Urgent Care & Walk-Ins

Pharmacy Care

Emergency Department

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Primary Care Provider

If you or a family member are feeling unwell, please contact your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to schedule an appointment.

The following After-Hours Clinics are only available to patients currently rostered with a local family physician who is part of the Barrie Family Health Organization (FHO). Patients should call their family physician’s office first as they may be able to provide care sooner.

After Hours Clinics

Bell Farm After-Hours Cinic

125 Bell Farm Rd. Ste 101, Barrie

Prince William Way After-Hours Clinic

829 Big Bay Point Rd. Unit D12, Barrie

Tele-Clinic

Call: 705-722-1199

Health Care Connect

Health Care Connect can help you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients in your area. Register online, or call 1-800-445-1822 to speak with a representative.

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Virtual Care Options

Virtual Urgent Care

The Central Region Virtual Urgent Care Clinic provides adult and pediatric patients with timely access to virtual care with a nurse practitioner for urgent non-life threatening conditions.

Connect online with a registered nurse and find health care services close to home.

Virtual care uses digital tools to help you connect with health care providers online or by phone, for convenient access to the best care when and where you need it.

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Children's Clinics

Barrie Community Health Centre Children’s Clinic​

Appointments only. Call to book. Children aged 0-5 years old without a family physician or nurse practitioner are able to see our team of Nurse Practitioners.

Services include:

  • Assess and treat your child when they are unwell
  • Immunizations
  • Ordering of procedures and diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing of medications
  • Referrals to specialists, dietitian services, speech language, physiotherapy, other
  • Same day/next day appointments when your young child is unwell
  • Assistance with other issues to support a family’s health and wellness including parenting
    supports and linkages with community programming

Provides prenatal care for pregnant persons up until age 28 weeks gestation and well baby care for children up to the age of 6 years, who do NOT have a primary care provider in the Barrie area.

Services include:

  • Routine Prenatal Care (initial and follow-up appointments, up to 28 weeks gestation)
  • Newborn care
  • Well Baby Check-ups, including Immunizations
  • Breast/chestfeeding information and support
  • A support person is welcome and encouraged to attend
  • Please ensure baby is hungry and ready to feed at time of appointment
  • Links to Community Supports, as needed
  • Information Sessions
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Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinics

For injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening. For hours of operation or more information on what each clinic provides, please contact the clinic directly via the phone number or website listed below.

Big Bay Medical Walk-In Clinic

Online appointment bookings available.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

Online appointment booking available but not required if walk-in capacity is available. Online booking link goes live daily at 6 a.m.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

Online appointment bookings available.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

No appointment required.

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Pharmacies

Pharmacy Care

A reminder that Pharmacies can assess and prescribe for the following ailments:

  • acid reflux
  • acne
  • canker & cold sores
  • dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact) & diaper rash
  • hay fever
  • hemorrhoids
  • impetigo
  • insect bites and hives, including tick bites
  • menstrual cramps
  • nausea and vomiting (including in pregnancy)
  • oral thrush
  • parasitic worms
  • pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral)
  • sprains and strains (musculoskeletal)
  • urinary tract infections (UTIs) & yeast infections

Services may vary by location. Contact your local pharmacy to inquire about specific prescriptions and services available.

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Emergency Department

The Emergency Department

Cares for patients whose health problems need immediate attention and cannot wait to be seen by a primary care provider throughout Barrie and surrounding area.

Book a same-day or next-day arrival time to be assessed and treated for minor injuries to a limb (sprain, strain, or simple fracture etc.), minor symptoms of the flu, cold, or other respiratory illnesses such as RSV or COVID-19, minor symptoms of a potential urinary infection, or skin conditions such as a potential skin infection.