Register on the Health Connect Registry to be added to a list of people who need a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in Vancouver.
Not sure which PCN you are in? You can view a map of PCNs here.
Your Primary Care Provider (Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is your first point of care when you have a health concern or a question. The following locations in PCN 2 can provide more urgent or specialized care.
Supports urgent, non life-threatening heath concerns
Provides basic health care services, working with community organizations and Primary Care Providers to keep people and communities healthy
Serving clients who reside in the downtown eastside who have no Primary Care Provider and experience barriers accessing services
Focusing on addiction and mental health services for those living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas
Priority is given to people who are unhoused and under-housed, are living with complex psychosocial and clinical needs, and who require a higher intensity of services to achieve and maintain functional stability.
Services for pregnant and parenting women living in the downtown eastside
There are many community resources that can support your health and well-being in PCN 2. Neighborhood Houses, Seniors Centres, Community Centres and Libraries offer different types of programs to support their surrounding neighborhoods.
Located at 573 East Hastings St., Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House provides programming and educational, leadership, social and recreational opportunities to residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Libraries in your neighborhood offer different healthcare navigation and support programming. You can search their events listings for healthcare related topics.
Community Centres provide a variety of programs and resources that can support health and wellness such as information sessions and fitness classes. Find the Community Centres in your neighborhood at the link below.
Located at 509 East Hastings, the Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre provides programs and services to support low income seniors from the surrounding area.
Located at 1661 Napier St., the Brittania Seniors Activity Centre, also known as the Al Mattison Lounge, offers numerous drop in programs for seniors aged 55 and older.
If you are looking for other interim and urgent care services, check out our Find Care page.
The information contained in on this web page is provided for general information purposes and is not intended to offer medical advice. Call “911” immediately if you think you have a medical emergency. Always seek the advice of your family physician, nurse practitioner or other qualified health care provider prior to starting any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding symptoms or a medical condition.