Information on resources in British Columbia, including health practitioners, hospitals, clinics, providers of information on conditions and diseases, public health and safety organizations, alternative health practitioners and/or providers of health-related supplies.
Offers resources for mental health consumers and professionals. Search the directory by geographic region, area of practice, name, or languages spoken. http://www.counsellingbc.com/
Offers broad range of community education, community counselling and community volunteer programs, addressing the unique and changing needs of North Shore families. http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/
For consumers and professionals, online medical directory provides health news, tool for finding doctors, medical journals and a services directory. http://www.bcdoctors.com/
Offers employment preparation, career development and recreational courses to mental health consumers and people with other disabilities. http://www.theobc.org/
Information on a number of issues affecting BC organ donation, including numbers of organ donations currently needed, donor programs and how to register to become an donor on-line or through the mail. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/
Provincial government site promotes effective information management in the health sector and sharing of information on a secure, authorized and auditable basis among health service providers, managers, governors, researchers and consumers. http://healthnet.hnet.bc.ca/
Sponsored by WCB, searchable occupational health and safety regulations, and workplace health and safety resources. http://www.healthandsafetycentre.org/
Provides therapy services and support programs for children with disabilities ages 0-5 years, vocational rehabilitation and transition services for adults with disabilities, and community living services for adults with multiple disabilities. http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/
Chain of drug stores across the province. Includes PeopleFirst magazine, store locations, "Ask your Pharmacist", current flyer and corporate information. http://www.peoplesdrugmart.com/
Nonprofit matches pet and owner teams with patients and residents of medical facilities. Includes program details, news, event calendar, sponsors and volunteer information. http://www.petsandfriends.org/
One of six health authorities, responsible for management of several health services and units, including BC Centre for Disease Control, Children's and Women's Health Centre, and BC Cancer Agency. http://www.phsa.ca/
Responsible for health services to residents in the interior region of the province. Provides health care FAQs, news releases, service details, and career opportunities. http://www.interiorhealth.ca/
Provider of extended health and dental benefits. Describes products, services, membership, benefits, brokers and consultants. http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/
Resource for advancing health promotion, with focus on sustainable funding, community empowerment and self-determination. Includes funding framework for communities and updates on health promotion advancement in the province. http://www.vcn.bc.ca/bchpc/
Details on acute and chronic conditions/diseases and rare disorders - symptoms, treatments, prevention, tests, and when to call a professional. http://bchealthguide.org/
Works with public and private sectors to upgrade levels of safety through training, education and advocacy. Learn about traffic, motorcycle, occupational and community safety. http://www.safetycouncil.bc.ca/
Provides information, grief support and counselling for those coping with loss. Serves multiple language communities and includes resources for bereavement support providers. http://www.griefworksbc.com/
Nonprofit promotes teaching of choice theory, reality therapy and lead management, and provides training and professional development. Includes member list and information on training sessions. http://www.wgabc.org/
Promotes best practices in sport health, safety and training. Offers programs and services for athletes, parents and health practitioners. http://www.sportmedbc.com/
Collection of articles and links to news stories related to childbirth issues. Includes class schedule, FAQs and doula service information. http://www.birth.bc.ca/birth/enter.htm
Represents and acts with persons whose lives are negatively affected by policies of exclusion. Details how such policies encourage poverty and deteriorating health, and works toward change. http://www.wise-bc.org/
Part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, provides acute and residential care, and other community health programs. Find a doctor or update your health knowledge. http://www.nscg.ca/
A network of individuals and organizations working for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Includes details of their programs and initiatives. http://www.healbc.ca/
Portal for information on all government-funded and administered health-related services, such as Pharmacare, MSP, mental health and primary care. http://www.healthplanning.com/
