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Emergency

In a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1, if it’s available in your community, or call the emergency number listed in the front of your phone book.

Trusted Health Information

For trusted health information and advice from a registered nurse, pharmacist or dietitian:

  • Call toll-free: 8-1-1
  • Visit HealthLink BC online
  • For deaf and hearing impaired assistance (TTY), DIAL 7-1-1.

    Health Conditions

    For more information about health conditions like Alzheimer’s, diabetes and heart disease, see:

      Seniors Health Care Support Line

      Seniors who have issues accessing health care services or with the health care they received can call the Seniors Health Care Support Line to receive timely resolution of problems.

      The purpose of the Seniors Health Care Support Line is to provide a single provincial phone line that will allow seniors and their families to report concerns about care, and to provide such clients with direct support and timely follow‐up through to resolution.

      You can contact the Seniors Health Care Support Line, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

      • Call toll-free: 1-877-952-3181

      • In Victoria, call: 250-952-3181