Other Care Resources
Receiving Temporary Medical Care or Advice
Find a Doctor BC
A website dedicated to helping patients help each other find family practitioners accepting new patients in BC.
Pathways Medical Directory
An online directory to easily find information about doctors and medical clinics in British Columbia.
2-1-1 BC
2-1-1 BC is a free 24/7, confidential multilingual service thatlinks people to community, government and social services.
HealthlinkBC
Call 8-1-1 to speak to a health service navigator who can help you, or connect you directly to a registered nurse, registered dietitian, qualified exercise professional or pharmacist.
seeyourpharmacist.ca
On June 1, 2023, pharmacists in British Columbia became able to prescribe for minor ailments and contraception.
Receiving Urgent Care
Urgent & Primary Care Centres (UPCC)
Visit a UPCC to get same-day care for urgent and non-life threatening health concerns
9-1-1
If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency department
EDWaitTimes.ca
Check approximate wait times for Urgent & Primary Care Centres UPCCs and Emergency Departments
Other Vancouver Divisions Resources for Patients
PregnancyVancouver.ca
PregnancyVancouver.ca is a website with reliable information and resources to support your maternity journey
Choosing Therapy
This website helps to break down the types of mental health services by profession, and links to searchable directories to help you find support
Mental Health Self Management Resources
This resource list helps you to find mental health supports that you can access on your own
Frailty Roadmap for Families
A guide to help families ensure safety, provide comfort and improve the quality of life for loved ones who are approaching early frailty to end of life