Access to Health Care

This website hosts a collection of information on arthritis health services and other supports. There is also a calendar with details on events throughout BC.

This website has articles, webinars, and online modules about different types of arthritis. There is also information on finding arthritis health care, medication coverage, and financial help.

This website has information on where to go for help in Vancouver. There are resources for housing, health services, income help, and other supports.

Portland Hotel Society works with Indigenous leaders to offer programs that combine culture and harm reduction. They offer services from 10 am – 3pm, Monday – Friday.

This link has a list of rheumatology clinics in BC. Patients need a referral from a general practitioner.

The Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia “Find a Physio” tool allows the public to search for physiotherapists who are registered with the Association by name, location, clinic type, area of practice or keywords.

Directory of a wide range of local practitioners, including family physicians, medical specialists, allied health practitioners, naturopathic doctors, and alternative medicine options.

Tool for finding a doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, or other healthcare providers in your area. Users can filter by type of care, symptoms, and location.

This link has a team of healthcare providers that help people manage their pain. They have MSP-covered and private services.

This clinic offers services to help with pain management. Some services need a referral.

This website offers in-home care services to help people manage their chronic conditions. This is a paid service.

This is an outpatient clinic for people with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. There are 3-4 sessions per year, for up to 2 years. A referral from a rheumatologist is needed.

Kilala Lelum has programs led by Elders, doctors, counsellors, and others. They also offer medical care to people living in the Downtown Eastside.

Rehabilitation therapists provide education and support for people with arthritis and other conditions. A referral from a doctor is required.

Lu’ma Medical Centre provides culturally safe care for Indigenous people in Vancouver. They also have a social navigator who helps patients find resources.

This program provides education and treatment for people living with arthritis.

This clinic provides dental care to people living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

This service is in Nelson, B.C. and helps people manage their pain. They also offer acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, kinesiology, physiotherapy, and Indigenous medicine.

This link has programs to promote the health of people living in Vancouver, with a focus on the Indigenous community.

This is a free service that helps people find mental health support, food, housing, and more.

8-1-1 is a free phone line that provides health information and medical help. They also have language translation services.

This phone line has free information and support for people living with pain.

The UBC Pharmacists Clinic provides support for people who are on complex drug therapies and need extra time with a pharmacist. Its services are available for free and can be accessed by phone or secure videoconference.