HEALTH
Take a moment to breathe! Staying healthy is always important, especially now. It's good that you're keeping yourself informed of the different resources out there. Here's some information to help you out.
GENERAL HEALTH
If you are a resident of BC, ON, or AB, you can schedule no-cost virtual consultations with physicians using Babylon by TELUS Health or by using Viva Care Telehealth
For non-emergency medical questions, you can also access free service using HealthLink BC by dialing:
BC COVID-19 NON MEDICAL INFO HOTLINE
If you have non-medical questions about COVID-19, you can call this number between 7:30 am - 8 pm, 7 days a week.
Pay Parking at Health Facilities
Pay parking is now suspended at all BC hospitals and health authority owned and operated facilities.
So, can I go get my teeth checked out??
Dentists are now only treating dental emergencies in their offices. You can find more information through the BC Dental Association.
LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
310 Mental Health Support (no area code needed)
FEELING ANXIOUS OR NEED SOME TO TALK TO?
Empower Me is a 24/7 service that connects students with qualified consellors, consultants, and life coaches. Connect with Empower Me by calling the number, logging onto the Empower Me website (pword: Studentcare) , or downloading the Empower Me student assistance tools on the Apiria mobile app.
WORK, FINANCES, RELATIONSHIPS, ETC. CAUSING CRISIS?
There are times when we all need someone to listen. The BC Crisis Centre chat or call service is easy to use and set up to hear you out. You can have real-time conservation with a trained volunteer and also learn about issues such as depression, relationship problems, financial hardship work issues, etc.
THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE? LET'S GET HELP NOW.
If you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be, please call the number (click to dial) before to get help now.
ARE YOU A CHILD LOOKING FOR HELP?
The number below is available to support you 24/7. You can speak to a professional counsellor to get all the help you need. Call it or click to dial.