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, 2nd and 3rd dose of Pfizer and Moderna for the community. We welcome 1st and 2nd dose walk in before 12:00 noon. 3rd dose by appointment only www.scarbvaccine.ca
3rd Dose Eligibility and Information
On November 3, the Ontario government announced the expansion of eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals.
Following this direction, starting Saturday November 6, the Scarborough COVID-19 Vaccine Team will begin administering 3rd doses by appointment only to the expanded group of vulnerable populations if at least six months have passed since their last dose.
1st and 2nd Dose Eligibility
Vaccinating AGES 12+ years (Pfizer) and 18+ years (Moderna)
Those born in 2009 or earlier, and turning age 12 or older this year, are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) in Ontario
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 Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021, the operating hours of select test centre locations will change. Please confirm the new arrangements before booking an appointment.
Please note that swab testing is not available on the following dates:
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Friday, December 31, 2021
Saturday, January 1, 2022
A limited number of walk-ins are available on a first come first served basis until 2 pm.
Please write to swabtest.cancellation@carefirstontario.ca to cancel your appointment if it is no longer needed. The time slot can be made available to other people.
To enhance community access to COVID-19 testing, Carefirst is offering COVID-19 testing at various locations across the city.
Carefirst will not provide any certificate of swab testing for travel purposes. Results will take 2 – 3 days.
Swab tests are free of charge. We will not ask for your credit card or banking information.
| Location 1: | Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Centre, 300 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 0G2 |
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| Date: | Every Thursday & Friday |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Location 2: | Ebenezer United Church, 5000 Steeles Ave E, Markham, Ontario, L3R 7B4 |
| Date: | Every Monday & Saturday |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Location 3: | 105 Gibson Centre, 105 Gibson Dr, Markham, Ontario, L3R 3K7 |
| Date: | Every Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Time: | 10:00 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
資訊 Chit Chat:
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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