Find help if you don't have a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
Not having a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner can make it harder to know where to turn for care — but support is still available. There are several ways to access health services in the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton region, even if you are not rostered to a primary care provider.
If you don’t have a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner
Find a primary care provider
If you do not have a family doctor anywhere in Ontario, contact Health Care Connect to register.
View our step-by-step guide
Not sure what to do first? This step-by-step guide walks you through practical actions you can take to find a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner in the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton region.
Get care without a provider
You can still access many health services even if you don’t have a regular family doctor or Nurse Practitioner, including walk-in clinics, community health services, and virtual care options.
Unattached Patient Urgent Care Clinic
Minden Hills Urgent Care Clinic
Women's Health Non-Urgent Care Clinic
Walk-In Clinics
Virtual Services
East Region Virtual Care Clinic
Pharmacies can now treat minor ailments
Unattached Patient Urgent Care Clinic
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team offers an urgent care clinic run by nurses, nurse practitioners, and social workers for the residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes who DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A FAMILY DOCTOR OR NURSE PRACTITIONER IN ONTARIO.
Located at 55 Angeline St. North, Lindsay, Suite 2/3 (Giant Tiger Plaza) the clinic is open on Fridays only (closed on stat holidays) from 10:00am to 2:00pm. To book an appointment, call 705-328-9853 Ext. 296 on Fridays between 8:00am to 9:30am or Book Online HERE. This clinic sees patients by appointments only.
Minden Hills Urgent Care Clinic
The new Minden urgent care clinic provides access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care. The clinic runs on a first come, first served basis and is available to any Canadian resident.
The clinic is run by the Kawartha North Family Health Team and is staffed by KNFHT Nurse Practitioners and Registered Practical Nurses who will provide care to patients with unexpected but non-life-threatening health care concerns.
Hours of operation are 10am-5pm seven days per week.
Women's Health Non-Urgent Care Clinic
Ross Memorial Hospital is offering a Women's Health Clinic for non-urgent care, with priority given to women with no access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
The clinic can help with preventive cervical cancer screening (Pap tests), abnormal bleeding, birth control, and treatment of STI's.
Visit Ross Memorial Hospital's website to complete a self-referral form for the clinic.
For questions, please contact 705-324-6111 extension 6075.
Mental Health Walk‑In Clinics
The Mental Health Walk‑In Clinic provides immediate access to a mental health professional who can assess your needs and connect you with the right CMHA program or other community services.
It is available to anyone over the age of sixteen who is not already connected to CMHA services and is ready to explore options for their mental health needs.
Please Note:
The clinic does not include a medical component and cannot provide medical notes, complete ODSP applications, or conduct psychiatric assessments.
For Immediate Assistance:
The clinics are not intended for individuals in crisis.
Anyone in crisis or experiencing emotional distress should contact the 9‑8‑8 National Suicide Crisis Line by calling or texting 9‑8‑8 (available 24/7/365).
Locations & Hours of Operation:
*No appointment necessary, closed daily from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. for lunch
33 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay
- Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
6 McPherson Street, Minden
- Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Walk-In Clinics
Walk-in clinics provide care for non-emergency health concerns without an appointment. They can be a good option if you don’t have a family doctor or Nurse Practitioner and need timely medical care.
Bobcaygeon
This walk-in clinic is first come, first served. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-8pm. Is it operated by the Kawartha North Family Health Team and open to all including patients without a doctor or nurse practitioner. The clinic may close to patients before the posted closing times if the clinic is full and/or not able to register any further patients to be seen in time before closing.
Kawartha North Family Health Team, 100 East Street South, Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0
Fenelon Falls
This walk-in clinic is first come first served. Fridays 9:30am – 12:30pm. It is operated by the Kawartha North Family Health Team and open to all, including patients without a doctor or nurse practitioner. The clinic may close to patients before the posted closing times if the clinic is full and/or not able to register any further patients to be seen in time before closing.
Pharmasave, 53 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls K0M 1N0
Lindsay
This walk-in clinic is first come first served. Monday to Friday 6:00 – 9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm, Holidays 9:00am to 12:00 pm if staff are available. It is operated by the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team and open to all, including patients without a doctor or nurse practitioner. The clinic may close to patients before the posted closing times if the clinic is full and/or not able to register any further patients to be seen in time before closing.
55 Angeline Street North, Lindsay, K9V 5B7
(Giant Tiger Plaza)
Virtual Services
Need a blurb
Health811
A phone or online resource, open 24 hours a day and available to all Ontarians. Call 811 to find health services or information or get health advice from a registered nurse.
Telus Health MyCare
A virtual service available from 8:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00pm on weekends. You can see a doctor from your phone, and patient visits are covered with a valid OHIP card.
East Region Virtual Care Clinic
Delivers a regional Nurse Practitioner-led Virtual Care Clinic for residents of Ontario's East region, which includes Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Patients can access the clinic 7 days a week from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Enhanced Care
A walk-in tele medicine clinic. There are 2 locations:
- Fenlon Falls inside the Fenlon Falls Community Pharmacy at 205 Francis Street East, Monday to Friday 9-3
- Lindsay at 189 Kent St West inside the Victorian Drugmart Guardian Pharmacy Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm
Good Doctors Lindsay
An in-person virtual clinic located at 86 Russell St West, Lindsay. There is a nurse on site to perform physical assessments, and connect patients through secured video conference, to a licensed Ontario physician. Physicians are not physically onsite for assessments. You must book through the website, and appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30pm 705-304-0021.
MD Connected
A virtual care clinic located inside Rexall at 401 Kent St W, Lindsay. Nurse-assisted doctor consultations are available in the clinic, using telemedicine technology. Available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 7:30pm, Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5. A small fee may apply.
Pharmacies can now treat minor ailments
Pharmacists can now offer prescriptions for:
- hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- oral thrush (candidal stomatitis)
- pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral)
- dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
- menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
- acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD))
- hemorrhoids
- cold sores (herpes labialis)
- impetigo
- insect bites and hives
- tick bites (post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease)
- sprains and strains (musculoskeletal)
- urinary tract infections (UTIs)
View List of Local Pharmacies
| Pharmacy | Location | Address | Phone | Hours | Minor Ailments Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDA Bethany Drugmart | Bethany | 1484 Hwy 7A | 705-340-7602 | M-F 10-7; Sat 11-4 | Call first, then walk-in |
| Pharma Save Village Gate | Bobcaygeon | 101 East Street S | 705- 738-2372 | M-F 9-6; Sat 9-5 | Walk-in |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | Bobcaygeon | 85 Bolton St | 705-738-4433 | M-F 9-8; S/S 9-6 | Prefer appointment |
| Coby Pharmacy | Coboconk | 6662 Hwy 35 | 705-454-1900 | M-F 9-5; Sat 9-2 | Prefer appointment |
| Pharma Save Dorset | Dorset | 1103 Main St B | 705-766-1911 | M-F 9-6 | Walk-in |
| Fenelon Falls Community Pharmacy | Fenelon Falls | 205 Francis St E | 705-887-4110 | M-F 9-3 | Done through a virtual walk in clinic |
| Pharmasave Fenelon Falls | Fenelon Falls | 53 Colborne St | 705-887-2320 | M-F 9-6; 9-5 Sat | Walk in or appointment |
| MacArthur Drug Store | Fenelon Falls | 21 Colborne St | 705-887-2041 | M-F 9-6; 9-5 Sat; 10-4 Sun | Walk in |
| Rexall | Haliburton | 224 Highland St | 705-457-1112 | M-F 8-9; Sat 8-6; Sun 6-6 | Prefer appointment, can walk in |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | Haliburton | 186 Highland St | 705-457-5020 | M-F 8-10 | Prefer Appointment |
| Wadlands Pharmacy | Haliburton | 5121 County Rd 21 | 705-455-9779 | M-F 8-7; Sat 9-5; Sun 10-5 | Prefer Appointment or call |
| Haliburton Highland Pharmacy | Haliburton | 211 Highland St | 705-457-9669 | M-F 9-6; S/S 9-3 | Prefer Appointment |
| Remedy's RX on Kent | Lindsay | 108 Kent St W | 705-324-0500 | M-F 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 | Appointment only |
| IDA RX Drug Mart | Lindsay | 51 Kent St. W | 705-328-1505 | M-F 9-8; Sat 9-5 | Walk in |
| Rexall | Lindsay | 86 Angeline St S | 705-878-4700 | M-F 9-6; Sat 9-5 | Walk-in |
| Rexall | Lindsay | 401 Kent St W Unit 57 | 705-324-6904 | M-F 8-8; Sat 8-6 | walk-in |
| Pharmasave Integrated Care | Lindsay | 10 Moose Rd | 705-878-8818 | M-F 9-6; Sat 9-1 | Prefer Appointment or call |
| Loblaw Pharmacy | Lindsay | 400 Kent St W | 705-878-8351 | M-F 8-8; S/S 9-6 | Prefer Appointment, can walk in |
| Queen's Square Pharmacy | Lindsay | 86 Russell St W | 705-320-8008 | M-F 9-6; Sat 9-4; Sun 10-2 | Prefer Appointment |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | Lindsay | 343 Kent St W | 705-878-8981 | M-Sun 8-12 | Prefer online appointment or walk in |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | Lindsay | 74 Kent St | 705-324-7400 | M-F 9-9; Sat 9-6; Sun 9-5 | Prefer Appointment, walk-in |
| Victoria Drugmart Guardian Pharmacy | Lindsay | 189 Kent St W | 705-328-1999 | M-F 9-9; S/S 9-6 | Walk in |
| Pharmasave Little Britain | Little Britain | 415 Eldon Rd | 705-786-2000 | M-Th 9-5; F 10-6; Sat 11-2 | Appointment only |
| Pharmasave Minden | Minden | 110 Bobcaygeon Rd | 705-286-1220 | M-F 9-5; Sat 9-4; Sun 10-2 | Prefer Appointment, can walk in |
| Highland Pharmacy Remedy's RX | Minden | 33 Bobcaygeon Rd | 705-286-1563 | M-F 9-5; Sat 9-3 | Walk-in |
| IDA Countryside Pharmacy | Omemee | 19 King St E | 705-799-6113 | M-F 9-6; Sat 9-5 | Walk In |
| Pontypool Pharmacy | Pontypool | 229 John St | 705-277-1234 | M-F 10-7; Sat 10-4 | Walk in |
| Wilberforce Pharmacy | Wilberforce | 2165 Loop Rd | 705-448-1222 | M-F 9:30-5 | Walk-in |
