Health Services at York
- Student Health Plans
- Services for Treatment
- Appletree Medical Centre
- York Lanes Dental Health Services
- Athletes Care @ York University
- Other Off-Campus Health Care Providers (for UHIP/International Students)
- Campus Services provided by health professionals
- Campus Services provided by students
Student Health Plans
YFS Student Health & Dental Plan
The York Federation of Students administers a Health Plan on your behalf, which is one of the most important services they provide. Undergraduate students enroled in 15 credits or more are automatically entered into the plan and those enroled with less than 15 credits may opt into the plan. This comprehensive health plan covers most of the costs of prescription drugs, as well as supplemental health procedures from chiropractic care to physiotherapy. Your YFS understands that you may be covered by other private health plans, and if this is the case, you are able to opt-out of their plan and receive a full refund.
106 Student Centre
Telephone: (416) 650-8066
Fax: (416) 736-5163
E-mail: healthplan@yfs.ca
Web site: http://yfs.ca/content/98
Osgoode Student Health & Dental Plan – Legal and Literary Society
The Legal and Literary Society's was founded in 1876, the Society is Osgoode Hall Law School 's central student union and is one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Every student of Osgoode, having paid mandatory fees to the Society, is a member of Legal and Lit, and is therefore entitled to access the advocacy and administrative services that the Society provides. Legal and Lit's 10-member executive is a group of volunteers who serve as officers and directors of this legally incorporated government. They are responsible for a number of programs and activities, including the student health plan. For information on the health plan, visit the website, or call the plan administrator.
Telephone: (416) 736 2100 ext. 55027
Web site: http://www.gallivan.ca/studentnetworks/members/osgoode/osgoode.html
UHIP- University Health Insurance Plan
The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) was created in 1994 to provide affordable insurance to pay the cost of the hospital and medical services that international students and their families might need to maintain their health while in Canada . The plan provides coverage comparable to that of OHIP for Ontario residents. When you become an international student at an Ontario University , you also become a member of the university's health insurance plan.
York International
108 Vanier College
Telephone: (416) 736-5028
E-mail: uhip@yorku.ca
Web site: http://international.yorku.ca/uhip/
Graduate Student Health & Dental Plan
The GSA joined the National Student Health Network (through CFS)in 2003 and uses Greenshield as their health insurance provider. For information on what claim forms to use, problems with your claims, etc., please see inquire with GSA or contact Greenshield at 1-888-711-1119 or www.greenshield.ca. If Greenshield is unable to adequately address your concerns please contact the National Student Health Network (1-800-468-0668) or GSA Health Plan (gsahp@yorku.ca or 416-736-5213).
325 Student Centre
Telephone: (416) 736-5213
Fax: (416) 736-5729
E-mail: gsahp@yorku.ca
Web site: www.yugsa.ca
The Health Plan Office Hours are from Monday to Thursday 10 am to 4 pm.
Services for Treatment
York Lanes Health Centre has:
- eight medical doctors and one psychiatrist
- two registered massage therapists, and
- one chiropractor.
Services available:
- general health care,
- annual pap smears,
- missed class notes,
- prescriptions and re-fills,
- birth control and emergency contraception,
- acne treatment,
- wart treatment,
- allergy testing and injections,
- immunizations and flu shots,
- travel health clinic,
- headache clinic,
- STI and HIV testing,
- pregnancy care,
- newborn and childcare
Call 647-722-2370 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in patients are welcome. Please visit www.appletreetoronto.com to check the wait timer to minimize your wait time at the clinic. The wait timer is updated every 30 minutes.
International students, and other students covered by UHIP, should be aware the York Lanes Health Centre charges an administration fee. There are other health care providers in the area who do not.
Hours of operation:
- Monday-Thursday 8:30am – 7:00pm
- Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm (September – April)
York Lanes Mall
Telephone: (647) 722-2370
Web site: www.appletreetoronto.com
York Lanes Dental Centre is located within York Lanes Health Center . Call to make an appointment and to learn more about their services.
York Lanes Mall
Telephone: (416) 736 5038
Athletes Care @ York University
Athletes Care is a network of sports medicine facilities that specialize in treating sports and orthapaedic injuries. Among their services, expect to find sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, registered massage therapists, personal training services, shockwave therapy, personal fitness evaluations, medical acupuncture, as well as custom bracing and orthotics.
Location: Toronto Track & Field Centre and Accolade East Building (check campus map for location)
Telephone: (416) 736 5991
Website: http://www.athletescare.com/content/index.php
Professionally Staffed Health Related Resources
Counselling & Disability Services (CDS)
CDS provides a range of services, including personal counselling, group development workshops, learning skills training, support and academic accommodation for students with learning, mental health, physical, sensory and medical disabilities.
Counselling & Disability Services,
Keele site:
Counselling & Disability Services
N110, Bennett Centre for Student Services
Telephone: 416-736-5297
Glendon site:
E103, Glendon Hall
Telephone: 416-487-6709
Web site: www.yorku.ca/cds
Centre for Women and Trans People
The Centre is a student-funded, collectively run organization on campus. We are a progressive, pro-choice, anti-racist, queer-positive, trans-positive, feminist organization committed to addressing, advocating and organizing on issues of gender violence. The Centre provides direct services and support for women and trans people and act as a resource base for activism, socials, and networking events for people on campus and in the broader community.
Room 322 Student Centre
Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 33484
E-mail: ywc@riseup.net
Web site: www.yorku.ca/ywc
Are you worried about a recent diagnosis? Are you unsure of resources in your community? Is a family member ill and you are concerned about them while you are away at school? What if you are pregnant and don't know what to do? Feel free to call York's Health Educator to obtain free, confidential, education and resources that can help ease the burden of your health concern.
N200 Student Services Centre
Telephone: (416) 736 5196
E-mail: healthed@yorku.ca
Web site: www.yorku.ca/healthed (where you are now!)
Tait McKenzie Centre is a fully staffed Fitness Centre with several cardio machines, selectorized machines and free weights, 4 gymnasia, 3 studios, 5 North American squash courts, and a 25 metre swimming pool. The outdoor facilities include 9 tennis courts, 5 playing fields, a stadium, and 4 softball fields. The Ice Gardens have 6 ice surfaces. York students have full use of the recreational facilities. Report to Customer Service, present a current sessional card and photo ID and receive your free access card. To use the Fitness Centre and/or have unlimited access to aerobics/cross training classes, York students must purchase a $10.00 shoe tag. Tags must be visible and on your shoe at all times. Lost access cards and/or shoe tags can be replaced at a cost of $25.00. Additional fees apply for instructional classes and other services.
Telephone: 416-736-5185
Web site: www.recreation.yorku.ca/operations/hours.htm
Student Staffed Health Related Resources
SASSL – Sexual Assault Survivor’s Support Line
The Sexual Assault Survivors' Support Line (SASSL) is a student run organization that exists to provide peer support and referrals to survivors of sexual violence and to educate York and the surrounding community about sexual assault.
B449 Student Centre
Telephone: 416 736 2100 ext. 40345
E-mail: sassl@yorku.ca
Web site: www.yorku.ca/sassl
The Trans Bisexual Lesbian Gay at York is a student-run organization. TBLGAY provides services to York University's trans, bisexual, lesbian and gay communities and their friends. We offer support, social, political and educational programming, a safe space, community referrals and a small resource library.
A449 Student Centre
Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 20494
E-mail: tblgay@yorku.ca
Web site: www.yorku.ca/tblgay
The staff and volunteers of the Glendon Women’s Centre work to provide a positive space where no person is judged based on his or her gender, race, religion, creed, sexual preference or personal beliefs. The Women’s Centre works to promote the preservation of all human rights with special emphasis on celebrating the many voices of the women at Glendon and within the community.
Hilliard D124
Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 88197
E-mail: glendonwc@hotmail.com
Web site: www.yorku.ca/gwc/
Student Community & Leadership Development (SC&LD)
Tel: (416) 736-5144
Location: S172 Ross Building
A division of Student Community Development (SCD)
