Resources

HealthLinkBC provides medically-approved information on over 5000 health topics, symptoms, medical tests, medications, and tips for healthy eating and lifestyle choices.

  • Living Well: Living well involves nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By making mindful choices and prioritizing self-care, you can create a balanced and fulfilling life. Embracing positive habits and connections enhances your overall happiness and resilience.

  • Health library: A comprehensive library of medically-approved health information on a wide range of topics. Find B.C.-specific printable information in multiple languages in the HealthLinkBC Health Files and Health Features.

  • Mental Health and Substance Use: Find information and resources related to mental health, well-being and substance use. There are many supports available to people in B.C experiencing mental health or substance use issues.

  • You can call 8-1-1 to get free health information and advice. This service is offered by HealthLink BC, part of the Ministry of Health, and is available to everyone in British Columbia. Click here for more information.

If you do not have a family physician:

  • Register for a family doctor via Health Care Registry: If you live in British Columbia and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, register for the Health Connect Registry. A strong, long-term primary care provider and patient relationship is an important step in you and your family’s healthful living.

  • Find a nearby walk in clinic here. Walk-in clinics provide access to non-urgent medical care for people who need health advice, assessment and or treatment for minor illness and injuries. Walk-in clinics deal with various health problems and are often open in the evenings and weekends. Usually, you do not need an appointment or you can get an appointment that same day.

  • UPCCs provide care for non-life-threatening illness or injury that require medical attention within 12 to 24 hours. They are often open during evenings, weekends and statutory holidays (actual hours vary by clinic). UPCCs provide care for concerns like minor injuries, sprains and strains, infections, less serious child illness and injury, fevers, asthma attacks, cuts, wounds or skin conditions. Find your nearest one here.