Your Primary Care Provider is your first point of care when you have a health concern or a question. If you need interim care, you can also access the following resources.
Find Care
Find out how to register for a Primary Care Provider, access more urgent care and explore other interim care options.
Find a Primary Care Provider
People in the province who are looking for a Primary Care Provider (Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner) can now register on the Health Connect Registry. When you register, you are added to a list of people in need of a primary care provider in your community. The Vancouver Division of Family Practice is working with the Health Connect Registry to establish the process for connection for Vancouver residents. Family Doctors and Nurse Practitioners are limited, but along with the Ministry of Health, the Vancouver Division is helping to increase resources to support primary care in Vancouver. To register, you will need to provide:
- Your Personal Health Number (PHN), you can find this on your BC Services Card or BC Drivers License
- Your home address
- Your contact information
If you have questions about the Health Connect Registry you can call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1, or for the deaf and hard of hearing, 7-1-1. Translation services are available.
Interim Care
Pathways Medical and Community Service Directories
Online directories that can help you easily find information about providers, medical clinics and community services in British Columbia
211 BC
211 BC is a free 24/7 confidential and multilingual service that links people to community, government and social services
Community Pharmacists
Community Pharmacists offer a wide variety of services. In addition to consulting on and dispensing prescriptions, pharmacists can also provide immunizations & injections, treat minor ailments or access free contraceptives.
HealthLink BC: 24/7 Health Advice
Call 8-1-1- to speak to a Health Services Navigator who can help you find health information and services, or connect you with a Registered Nurse, a Registered Dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a Pharmacist.
Urgent Care
If you need more urgent and after hours care, you can access the following resources.
Urgent & Primary Care Centres (UPCCs)
UPCCs provide same-day care for urgent, non-life-threatening health concerns. They are open from 8am to 10pm from Mon to Sat and from 9am to 5pm on Sundays.
9-1-1 or Emergency Care
If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency department.
Emergency Department (ED) Wait Times
Check approximate wait times for UPCCs and Emergency Departments in the Lower Mainland. Visit the Emergency Department if you are in need of serious medical attention.
Crisis Lines
Having thoughts of suicide? Call or text 9-8-8. Are you experiencing a mental health crisis? Call 310-6789.
Other Care Resources
Find out about other healthcare resources available to support you.
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.