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Services and Resources

Get detailed information about how, and where, to find health services in B.C.

Services and Resources

Whether you are looking for a health service in your area, need home treatment advice at 2 am, or are looking for health information in a language other than English, we can help. HealthLink BC offers a range of services and resources via our website, over the phone, and in print.

You can find public and not-for-profit health services in our directory, learn about public health and safety topics by reading our HealthLinkBC Files, order print resources via our resource order form, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a health service navigator, registered nurse, registered dietitian, or a pharmacist.

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Find Health Services

The HealthLinkBC Directory provides listings for health services provided by the provincial government, provincial health authorities, and non-profit agencies across the province.

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HealthLink BC Files

HealthLinkBC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets on a range of public health and safety topics. Most files are available in Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Go To HealthLink BC Files

About 8-1-1

8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. Call 8-1-1 any time of the day, any day of the week for non-emergency health information and advice.

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Other Languages

HealthLink BC provides health resources in some of the languages most common to B.C. residents: Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese. For services in other languages not listed, call 8-1-1 and ask for an interpreter to join the call.

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Resource Order Form

HealthLink BC resources are available free of charge to British Columbia residents and organizations to distribute in their community.

Go To Resource Order Form

BC HealthGuide Handbook

The BC HealthGuide Handbook has comprehensive information on how to recognize and manage common health concerns. Learn about how to prevent illness, home treatment options, and when you should see a health professional. You can find topics relevant to people of all age ranges throughout the handbook.

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Is it an emergency?

If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.
If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.

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