Youth Clinics
Lower Mainland Youth Health Clinics
Youth clinics (up to age 19 or 24, depending on the clinic) are free and confidential, and offer counselling and support on all medical, health, sexual and wellness-related issues. No appointment (usually), Care Card or parental accompaniment required.
Schedules vary tremendously. It pays to call them in advance to see when their drop-in and appointment-only hours are!
Youth clinics offer services on:
- Birth control options
- Emergency contraceptive pills (ECP)
- Condoms
- Pregnancy testing
- HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing
- Pap tests
- Stress
- Drug & alcohol/Addictions counselling
Vancouver:
- English Bay Youth Health Centre (West End) – 1655 Barclay St. – 604-736-9844
- Three Bridges Youth Health Services (West End) – 1290 Hornby St. – 604-736-9844
- East Van Youth Clinic (Commercial & Broadway) – 1669 E. Broadway – 604-675-3986
- Boulevard Youth Clinic (Kerrisdale) – 2110 West 43rd Ave. – 604-261-6366
- Knight Street Youth Clinic (Knight & 49th) – 6405 Knight St. – 604-321-6151
- Pender CHC (Stadium Skytrain) – 59 West Pender St. – 604-669-9181
- Downtown CHC (DTES) – 569 Powell St. – 604-255-3151
- Pine Free Clinic (Burrard & Broadway) – 1985 West 4th Ave. – 604-736-2391
Richmond
- Richmond Youth Clinic – Moves around! Please see our listing for Richmond Youth Clinic.
North Shore:
- Parkgate CHC (Lonsdale Quay) – 132 W. Esplanade, 604-904-6450
- West Vancouver CHC (near 21st) – 2121 Marine Drive, 604-983-6700
Fraser Health has its own set:
- Burnaby Youth Clinic (Royal Oak or Metrotown Skytrain) 4734 Imperial St. – 604-293-1764
- New West Youth Clinic (New West Skytrain) 38 Begbie St. – 604-329-1875
- Vine Youth Clinic (Peace Arch Hospital) 15455 Vine Ave. – 604-542-3926 (our entry)
- Surrey Youth Clinic (Surrey Memorial Hospital) 13750 – 96th Ave. – 604-585-5999
- Iron Horse Youth Clinic (Maple Ridge) 11925 Haney Pl. – 604-463-6268
Town Plaza Medical Clinic (Whistler)
Phone: 604-905-7089
Address: #40 – 4314 Main St., Whistler BC
The Town Plaza Medical Clinic in Whistler provides health care services to residents and visitors seven days a week. In addition to general practice and family medicine, the clinic also provides urgent care, minor emergency services, counselling, travel medicine (including immunizations), prenatal & baby care, and occupational health care.
No appointment necessary; Mon to Sat 9a-5:30p, Sun 10a-4p.
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
Phone: 604-736-9844
Address: 1292 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC
Provides free primary care health services by an interdisciplinary team to marginalized populations residing in the West End, Yaletown, Fairview Slopes, downtown Vancouver business district, and downtown South
The clinic operates by appointment Monday to Saturday, and on a drop-in basis 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday to Friday.
- Pride Health Services offers counselling and confidential health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, including confidential HIV/AIDS health care services.
- Infant, Child and Youth (ICY) Program provides services including newborn home visits, child health clinics, parent-infant/toddler groups, speech/language services for children up to age five, child and adult immunizations, and health programs in schools.
- The Adult and Older Adult Program provides services for seniors and people with disabilities, including home nursing, home support, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy; and referrals to meal programs, adult day centres, and assisted living and residential care facilities. Also initiates home-based palliative care and referrals to hospices. This is also a designated agency responsible for looking into reports of suspected abuse and neglect of adults who cannot seek help for themselves.
- The centre also houses the Boys R Us drop-in centre for male and transgendered sex trade workers in Vancouver, particularly the downtown south area. Open 7 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday, offers a safe and confidential place for connecting with others, including social activities such as dinner and movies. Helps individuals access resources such as health care, housing, and other community services.
Richmond Youth Clinic
Phone: 604-233-3204
Provides free, confidential health education, counselling, and clinical services to young people residing in Richmond. Deals with specific health concerns such as sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, family planning, and nutrition. MSP coverage is required. Hours and location vary:
- Tuesdays, 2-4pm – At the East Richmond Hall, 12360 Cambie Rd., drop-in or by appointment.
- Mon. & Wed., 3:30-5:30pm – At Richmond Place, 8100 Granville Ave., drop-in or by appointment.
- Fridays, 1-4pm – At Richmond Place, 8100 Granville Ave., by appointment only.
Vine Avenue Youth Wellness Drop-In
Tel: 604-542-3926
Address: 15455 Vine Avenue, White Rock BC
Web: www.vineyouthclinic.com (often down, but it exists!)
Email: info@vineyouthclinic.com
Hours of operation: Monday 3:30-6:30pm, 4th Wednesday of each month 3:30-6:30pm
Provides free and confidential health care for youths aged 12-21. Doctors and Youth Workers provide consultations to address your physical and mental health concerns, including general medical issues, sexual health (including free STI testing and free birth control), mental health assessments and referrals, as well as addictions assessments and counselling.
Broadway Youth Resource Centre
Phone: 604-709-5720
Web: broadwayyouthresourcecentre.org
Address: 691 East Broadway, Vancouver BC V5T 1X7
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs 1pm-7pm || Wed 2:30-7pm || Fri 1pm-6pm
Offers the following services/programs for youth aged 13-24:
- Drop-in resource room
- Phone/computer use
- Youth advisory group
- Youth addictions counsellor
- Probation workers
- Adult basic education
- Counselling clinic
- Aboriginal youth program
- Health clinic (M & Th 2:30pm-5pm)
- Leave Out Violence Program
- Aboriginal youth victim support program
- Youth housing registry and housing assistance
- Vietnamese youth development program
- Youth to adult transition program
All services are FREE
Run by Pacific Community Resources Society.
HealthLink BC
Phone: 8-1-1
TTY/TDD (deaf & hearing-impaired): 7-1-1
Web: www.healthlinkbc.ca
HealthLink BC provides 24-hour, confidential non-emergency health information and advice. Registered nurses available to speak to you 24 hours a day; pharmacists available from 5pm-9am every day, and dietitians from 9am-5pm M-F.
You will be asked for your Personal Health Number, but you will NOT be denied service if you don’t provide it. You can ask nurses any questions regarding health topics or procedures, identify symptoms and get help deciding when you need to see a health professional. Translation services are available.
This service combines several resources formerly known separately as: BC Nurse Line, Dial-A-Dietitian, Pharmacist After Hours, and BC HealthGuide
Vancouver Native Health Society
Phone: 604-254-9949
Main Office and Medical Clinic Address: 449 East Hastings St, Vancouver BC V6A 1P5
Web: www.vnhs.net
Vancouver Native Health Society (VNHS) delivers medical, social and counseling services, with an emphasis on providing care to the Aboriginal community. All programs are accessible without fees to native and non-native individuals residing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Provides:
- Drop-in Medical Clinic open M-Th 9:30a-8:30p, F-Su 9:30a-5p. 604-255-9766.
- Drop-in Dental Clinic open Mondays 9a-4p and Fridays 9a-noon. 604-254-9900. 455 East Hastings Street. See web site for more information about services offered and how priority is determined.
- A huge variety of Support Services please see the web site for more information.
Youth Health Services (BC Children’s Hospital)
Web: http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Services/SpecializedPediatrics/YouthHealth/YouthAndFamilies/default.htm
The web site of the BC Children’s Hospital has an introduction to their clinical services, health information, advocacy and education/training. It includes a “Youth Only” section, which goes through process of visiting the clinic, what to expect, information on staying in the hospital and various programs offered to youth.
Youth Pregnancy & Parenting Program
Phone: 604-707-3639
Address: Evergreen Community Health Centre, 3425 Crowley Drive, Vancouver, BC V5R 6G3
Web: http://www.bcwomens.ca/HealthTopics/YourBody/teenhealth/YouthPregnancyProgram.htm
Youth Pregnancy Program offers friendly pre and postnatal care and education programs for youth and teens up to 22 years old in a fun, casual environment. If you’re a young mom- or dad-to-be, you and your partner can:
- See a physician/specialist
- Join in prenatal or parenting groups and classes
- Talk to counsellors
- Share a nutritious meal
- Participate in recreational activities and special events with other youth
