Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976, together with Carefirst Family Health Team (since 2007) and Carefirst Foundation (since 2006). We are committed to serve the community with our belief that “Care” for our client’s needs has always been our “first” and primary level of concern and focus. Our mission is to ensure the seniors and those in need of our services enjoy independent, enriched and quality living in the community through our social, health care and supportive services.
- Community Services Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976.
- Family Health Team Carefirst Family Health Team is a leader in integrated primary health care that responds to the changing needs of patients and families.
- Foundation Carefirst Foundation is a registered charity with a mission to fund and support social, health and education services.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association, Carefirst Family Health Team and Scarborough Health Network has come together to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre. We are pleased to keep our community safe and healthy through our Scarborough COVID-19 vaccine clinic. We encourage everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine.
The Carefirst COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic runs from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. We are administering 1st and 2nd doses of Pfizer or Moderna for anyone ages 12 and up. If you’re interested, please book your appointment at www.scarbvaccine.ca or walk-in before 12:00pm.
Please note that:
For Pfizer 2nd dose: Must have received 1st dose of Pfizer 21+ days ago OR AstraZeneca 8+ weeks ago
For Moderna 2nd dose: Must have received 1st dose of Moderna 28+ days ago OR AstraZeneca 8+ weeks ago
Thank you for your patience and consideration.
Youth Vaccination
- Youth COVID-19 Vaccination (Mandarin 國語)
- Youth COVID-19 Vaccination (Cantonese 粵語)
- Youth COVID-19 Vaccination (English)
- Youth COVID-19 Vaccination (Tamil)
Media Release:
COVID-19 Test Centre
Starting on Friday, October 1, 2021, the operating hours of select test centre locations will change.
Please confirm the new arrangements before booking an appointment.
A limited # of walk-ins are available on a first come first served basis.
To enhance community access to COVID-19 testing, Carefirst will be offering COVID-19 testing at various locations across the city.
Swab tests are free of charge. We will not ask for your credit card or banking information.
Carefirst will not provide any certificate of swab testing result for travel purpose. Results will take 2 – 3 days.
Please write to swabtest.cancellation@carefirstontario.ca for cancellation if the appointment is no longer needed. Then, the time slot can be available for other people. Much appreciated.
| Location 1: | Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre, 300 Silver Star Boulevard, Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 0G2 |
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| Date: | Every Friday & Saturday |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Location 2: | YMCA, 101 YMCA Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L6G 0A1 |
| Note: | Testing at this location is a drive-through modality in the parking lot (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) |
| Date: | Every Monday(if weather permits) |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Location 3: | Markham Chinese Presbyterian Church, 2250 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario, L3S 1E9 |
| Date: | Every Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Location 4: | Islamic Society of Markham, 2900 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario, L3S 4J8 |
| Note: | Testing at this location is a drive-through modality in the parking lot (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) |
| Date: | Every Thursday(if weather permits) |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Thank you for your cooperation!
COVID-19 High Priority Communities Program
Available Services 支援服務內容
OMNI Focus Cantonese 都市聚焦
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Other COVID-19 News 其他有關新冠肺炎資訊
- The York Region COVID-19 Voluntary Isolation Centre is available to residents facing complex barriers who are unable to safely self-isolate away from others in their household. There is no cost for eligible residents to stay at the centre and the stay is entirely voluntary. Learn more at york.ca/isolationcentre.
- If you need financial assistance in order to take 10 to 14 days off work to self-isolate, you may be eligible to receive emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities and food. Call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 72500 (TTY 1-866-512-6228) or email accessyork@york.ca to find out if you are eligible to self-isolate at the centre and/or receive additional supports during your self-isolation period.
What to Expect When You Arrive
Your safety matters!
Carefirst has implemented important preventive measures to protect the safety of
our clients, staff, volunteers and visitors, as we resume all services starting on September 1, 2020.
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