Translated Resources

HealthLink BC provides our health resources in some of the languages most common to B.C. residents. This section of our website brings together all the resources we have for health information in the following languages.

Want More Information?

HealthLink BC, your provincial health line, is as close as your phone or the web any time of the day or night, every day of the year.

Call 8-1-1 toll-free in B.C. or for deaf and hearing-impaired, call 7-1-1.

You can speak with a health services navigator, who can also connect you with a:

registered nurse any time, every day of the year;
registered dietitian from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday;
pharmacist from 5pm to 9am, every day of the year.

Translation services are available in more than 130 languages.

8-1-1 in Translation

When you dial 8-1-1, you can request health information services in languages other than English.

Translation services are available in over 130 languages.

After dialing 8-1-1, you will be connected with an English speaking health services navigator. To get service in another language, simply state the language you are looking for (example say “Punjabi”), and an interpreter will join the call.

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.

Is it an emergency?

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