HealthLink BC (811) - Health Services Helpline - Navigation Support & Telephone Advice From: RNs, Dietitian, Pharmacists
Family / Parenting, Healthcare Providers, Medication, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by HealthLink BC
A free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line. Phone lines open 24/7. Translation available in over 130 languages. For non-emergency situations only.
The 8-1-1 phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health.
By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health services navigator, who can help you:
- find health information and services
The navigator can connect you directly with:
- a registered nurse,
- a registered dietitian,
- a qualified exercise professional,
- a pharmacist.
Any one of these healthcare professionals will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family.
Health services navigators are available any time of the day or night, every day of the year.
8-1-1 provides translation services on request in more than 130 languages.
The 8-1-1 service is for non-emergency situations only. In the event of a medical emergency, call 9-1-1, or your local emergency number.
811 (province-wide simply dial 8-1-1)
Website: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services...
Service is available in Cantonese, English, Farsi, French, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Cost: No cost
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Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Family / Parenting
Healthcare Providers
Medication
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
- After Hours Services
- Provided by phone
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