There are several provincial services that operate across all health regions. For your convenience, Northern Health has provided links to key BC Government operated services.

• Ministry of Health website 
• HealthLinkBC website is a great resource for non-urgent health advice and information about illnesses and diseases.
• Please call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 from anywhere in BC, or TTY at 7-1-1 for the deaf and hearing-impaired. Registered nurses are available to provide health information and advice at any time.
• Health Insurance British Columbia website - for inquiries related to the provincial Medical Services Plan and Fair Pharmacare program
• BC Government Travel Assistance Program - although Northern Health has launched its NH Connections travel assistance program, the BC Government provides some services that may benefit patients who have to leave their home communities for health services.
• BC Housing - BC Housing is an agency of the BC Government that provides a range of housing options. Key programs include:
  • Information for Seniors 
    http://www.bchousing.org/Find/Senior
  • Find Housing 
    http://www.bchousing.org/Find