Medical Services
Talk to a health care provider about health topics important to you
Connect with your Family Doctor or nurse practitioner or mental health provider
Your regular doctor or health care provider is always a good place to start, if you have one.
Many family doctors list their contact information and ways they see patients here:
https://pathwaysmedicalcare.ca
Youth Clinics
What: Free and confidential drop in where you can talk to a health care provider about health topics. You do not need a care card.
When: Use the website below to find the opening times for your local service.
Who: Ages 12-24.
Trans Care BC
What: Gender-affirming care, information and resources.
When: Phones are open 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Who: Open to all, gender diverse and trans people, parents and guardians, support people and friends.
Toll-Free: 1-866-999-1514
Email: transcareteam@phsa.ca
http://www.phsa.ca/transcare
Urgent & Primary Care Centres (UPCC)
What: (UPCCs) provide access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care. UPCCs are an alternative to visiting the hospital for issues that don’t require emergency care.
When: UPCCs are often open evenings, weekends and statutory holidays (actual hours vary by clinic).
Find an Urgent and Primary Care Centre Near You
Looking for a family doctor?
Here is a resource that list family doctors accepting patients.
www.findadoctorbc.ca
HealthLink BC
What: Reliable non-emergency health information and advice in BC. Information is available on the website, telephone and app.
When: Nurses and healthcare navigators are available by phone 24/7.
Who: Everyone is welcome to use this service.