COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Who should go to an Assessment Centre?
You should only go for testing at an Assessment Centre if you are:
OTHER OPTIONS: Testing if you don't have symptoms or none of the above apply to you:
Make an appointment at your local Pharmacy
You can get tested for COVID-19 at select pharmacies if you are not showing symptoms AND you live or work in an at-risk setting, such as a long-term care home, homeless shelter or other congregate setting. To find the closest pharmacy, please visit Ontario.ca/covidtest.
Talk with your family doctor
You are also encouraged to speak with your health care provider and to continue to follow public health measures, including wearing a face covering, washing your hands frequently and maintaining physical distance from people outside your household or social circle.
Walk-in COVID-19 testing at our Pop-up Assessment Centres
Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or thinks they may be infected (even without symptoms) is encouraged to get tested at our Pop-ups. Drop by for walk-in COVID-19 testing:
- Malvern Family Resource Centre (90 Littles Road)
Every Tuesday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Other Pop-ups in the community:
- Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre (300 Silver Star Boulevard)
Every Saturday – 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Walk-ins available but wait times may vary. Please pre-book at www.carefirstontario.ca
Brought to you by: Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association and Carefirst Family Health Team
Stay updated for future dates and locations: SHN.ca/covid19-popup
Locations
Birchmount hospital
Birchmount hospital
3030 Birchmount Road
Centenary hospital
Centenary hospital
2867 Ellesmere Road
Other resources
Hotlines
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Toronto Public Health
416-338-7600
Self-Assessment Tool
You can use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool to help determine if you need to seek further care.
Access your test results
If you have taken a COVID-19 test, you can access and view your test results from the Ministry of Health online through a new user-friendly tool. This is maintained by Ontario Health on behalf of the Ministry.
Who should go to an Assessment Centre?
You should only go for testing at an Assessment Centre if you are:
OTHER OPTIONS: Testing if you don't have symptoms or none of the above apply to you:
Make an appointment at your local Pharmacy
You can get tested for COVID-19 at select pharmacies if you are not showing symptoms AND you live or work in an at-risk setting, such as a long-term care home, homeless shelter or other congregate setting. To find the closest pharmacy, please visit Ontario.ca/covidtest.
Talk with your family doctor
You are also encouraged to speak with your health care provider and to continue to follow public health measures, including wearing a face covering, washing your hands frequently and maintaining physical distance from people outside your household or social circle.
Walk-in COVID-19 testing at our Pop-up Assessment Centres
Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or thinks they may be infected (even without symptoms) is encouraged to get tested at our Pop-ups. Drop by for walk-in COVID-19 testing:
- Malvern Family Resource Centre (90 Littles Road)
Every Tuesday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Other Pop-ups in the community:
- Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre (300 Silver Star Boulevard)
Every Saturday – 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Walk-ins available but wait times may vary. Please pre-book at www.carefirstontario.ca
Brought to you by: Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association and Carefirst Family Health Team.
Stay updated for future dates and locations: SHN.ca/covid19-popup
Are you looking to get immediate testing for COVID-19?
Drop by our Pop-up Assessment Centres around Scarborough for walk-in testing.
Book your testing appointment at a COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Book your testing appointment at a COVID-19 Assessment Centre
If you are in one of the groups that is eligible for testing at an Assessment Centre, please complete the booking form below to make an appointment. For support completing the form, please leave a message at 416-495-2601 and your call will be returned. For questions not related to your appointment, please email covidassessmentcentre@shn.ca.
Information on getting tested
You must have your Health Card to be tested. Please bring your Driver’s License too if you have one.
Information on getting tested
Birchmount or Centenary hospital
Download or print: What to expect
What to do when you arrive for your appointment
Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to allow time for parking and accessing the Assessment Centre.
Park in the visitor parking lot. Make sure you keep your parking slip.
Follow the signage for the COVID-19 Assessment Centre.
You will be registered by one of our registration clerks, seen by the nurse and have your nasal swab completed.
What to do after your test is completed
Clean your hands, then go directly to your vehicle or transportation. Do not walk through the hospital.
You will receive a parking voucher following your test. When you exit the parking lot, insert the parking slip you received upon arrival, followed by the parking voucher. The gates will then open to allow your exit.
Ensure you follow any instructions provided to you by the nurse regarding self-monitoring and self-isolation.
If your symptoms become severe (difficulty breathing, chest pain/tightness/crushing sensation, feeling confused, loss of consciousness) please call 911 or visit the closest Emergency department right away.
How to get your results
If you have taken a COVID-19 test, you can access and view your test results through the Ministry of Health’s online tool.
Locations
Birchmount hospital
Birchmount hospital
3030 Birchmount Road
Centenary hospital
Centenary hospital
2867 Ellesmere Road
Other resources
Hotlines
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Toronto Public Health
416-338-7600
Self-Assessment Tool
You can use the Government of Ontario’s self-assessment tool to help determine if you need to seek further care.
Access your test results
If you have taken a COVID-19 test, you can access and view your test results from the Ministry of Health online through a new user-friendly tool. This is maintained by Ontario Health on behalf of the Ministry.