Record #:
MET4949
Last Full Update:
03 Feb 2026
Contact Information
| Office Phone |
416-813-1500, Hospital Switchboard ; Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN): 416-813-6275 ; Patient Inquiry: 416-813-6621 ; Lotus Health: 437-226-3579 |
| Website |
http://www.sickkids.ca |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
COVID19 -- Call main hospital switchboard or visit website to find updates to current screening and visiting policies
Pediatric acute care hospital - dental clinic - dental specialist, dental surgeon or physician referral required
- emergency department, see separate entry
- classroom for children with epilepsy in elementary school struggling with school or who learn differently from peers
- psychiatry
International Patient Program (IPP) - for children who need medical care not available in their own country; see website for specific eligibility
- Herbie Fund: provides financial support for children from around the world requiring treatment not available in their own countries to receive treatment at the Hospital for Sick Children; see website for specific eligibility
SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Program - assessment of possible child abuse and/or neglect
- care, counselling and support for children and teenagers who may have been mistreated and their caregivers
- referrals for caregivers/families
- consultation for medical professionals and community workers regarding child abuse and neglect
Lotus Health - health and advocacy program for children and youth under the age of 18 years who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or may be at risk of experiencing commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking
- coordinated approach to care
Ontario Poison Centre: 1-800-268-9017, see separate entry SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly Hincks-Dellcrest Centre), see separate entries |
| Hours |
Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Eligibility |
Children and youth birth-17 years |
| Application |
Physician referral for many programs; contact individual clinic or service for details |
| Languages |
Other - Interpretive services |
| Fees |
Most services covered by Ontario Health Insurance |
Site Information
| Located In Community |
Toronto |
| Address & Map |
555 University Ave Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1X8 |
| Mailing Address |
555 University Ave Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1X8 |
| Physical Access |
Fully accessible |
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