Care without a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner

No regular provider? You can still get care at clinics, pharmacies, online, and from community services across the Island.

Do you have an emergency?

Call 9-1-1 or go directly to the nearest emergency department.

How to Begin

Complete all of the following steps:

Make sure you have a valid BC Services Card.

Choose a service from the below list. Click each individual service page to take action.

Find a clinic near you for non-emergencies, includes after-hours.

Find urgent mental health and substance use care—counselling, harm reduction, treatment.

Talk to a doctor, nurse practitioner, or other health professional by phone or video anywhere in B.C.

How to get virtual care support for diabetes, heart health, COPD, and more.

View your test results and health records in the patient portal.

How to get support at home (nursing, rehabilitation, daily living).

Find support for prenatal care, birth, mental health, breastfeeding, and more.

Register to get a family doctor or nurse practitioner

Add your name to the BC Health Connect Registry and get on your local waitlist.

Find information about holistic and culturally safe health and wellness services.

Prescriptions & Refills

Pharmacists can prescribe medication for contraception and many minor ailments. They also renew medications or provide emergency supply.

Not sure where to start?

Call 8-1-1 to talk to a patient navigator about the support you might need.