Patient Resources
Disclaimer: The medical links and suggestions shared here are provided in good faith and are not reviewed for medical accuracy. We strongly advise you to consult with a qualified medical professional for any health-related concerns and guidance. Your health is important, and professional advice is essential for informed decision-making. Thank you for understanding!
Register for a Family physician or Nurse Practitioner
Local Walk-ins
Find an Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC) near you*
*If you need to visit your local Urgent Primary Care Center, you may need to line up at least two hours before opening, or be calling as soon as the phone lines open. Note not all UPCCs have Doctors or NPs on staff at all times.
Telehealth
Provincial Health Information and Advice phone line - Dial 811
Telus My Care (app or website)
Health Service Directories
Medical Records
My Care Compass - Life Labs results
Waitlists
Mental Health
Virtual Mental Health Supports
Women’s and Sexual Health
Vancouver Island Women's Clinic
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Screening
Maternal care, Children and Babies
Find a Maternity Care Provider
Register you and your baby at your local health unit
*At this time, there does not seem to be a suitable plan for young children who need well baby visits and do not have a family doctor.
Online Guidance
Reddit - A guide to navigating the medical system without a family doctor
Surgical Options
Out-of-province healthcare - Surgical Solutions
Travel assistance related to healthcare
Accommodations during pediatric care at BC Children’s Hosp and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
Regional travel assistance for Rural patients
Cancer Patients: Assistance with Medical and Non-Medical Costs
Programs, financial info booklet, forms and support resources