COVID-19 Assessment Centres and Testing Options

Site: Halton Region

Record #: OAK0358
Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Halton Region Public Health: 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1; 
Health811: 8-1-1
Website www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-testing-and-treatment

Agency Information

Funding Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

For the latest information on self-isolation, symptoms, testing and what to do if you are exposed to COVID-19, please visit: ontario.ca/exposed

  • if you have symptoms (even if mild) associated with COVID-19, you must self-isolate, regardless of your vaccination status
  • if you are experiencing severe symptoms (trouble breathing or chest pain), please go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911
  • use Ontario’s Antiviral Screener Tool or speak to your health care provider to find out if you are eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatments 

Visit the Halton Region website for more information

When to get Tested

Use the online Self-Assessment tools to find out if you can get tested and where

  • COVID-19 self-assessment tool
  • members of the general public with mild symptoms are asked not to seek testing
  • if you are not eligible for a test but have symptoms of COVID-19, assume that you have the virus and visit ontario.ca/exposed for isolation instructions 

Where to get Tested

For a complete list of testing locations (assessment centres, pharmacies, labs) in Halton visit COVID-19 testing locations 

Home Testing

  • available for clients with a physical or mental disability and are unable to get to a testing facility
  • clients should speak to their health care provider for a referral for home COVID-19 testing 

Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT)

COVID-19 tests that can give results quickly, do not require processing by a lab, and can be done at home

The distribution of free rapid antigen tests to the public has been discontinued and retailers are currently distributing their remaining supply. If your local pharmacy is out of stock, try a different pharmacy. Your health care provider/family physician or your local public health unit may have tests available.

Rapid Antigen Tests are available in Halton for pick up at the following locations:

  • Halton Regional Centre, Main and East Block Service Counters
    • 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
    • Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

  • Oakville Town Hall, ServiceOakville counter
    • 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
    • Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

  • Acton Arena & Community Centre
    • 415 Queen St, Acton
    • Mon-Sun 7 am-11 pm except holidays

  • MouldMasters SportsPlex, front counter
    • 221 Guelph Street, Halton, Hills
    • Mon-Sun 9 am-9 pm except holidays
Hours

Halton Region Public Health & Health Connect Ontario: 24 hrs/7 days

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility People of all ages (except babies, infants and toddlers) who need COVID-19 testing
Application

Call or visit a location to arrange to pick up of an at home testing kit, while free supplies last

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
 
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Physical Access Not Applicable

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