Trusted Resources
There are many organizations and services supporting health and well-being across the Kootenay Boundary. This page highlights a set of core, trusted starting points and directories to help you find the right information and supports.
Community Pharmacists
BC Pharmacists offer a wide variety of services. In addition to consulting on and dispensing prescriptions, pharmacists can provide immunizations, access to free contraceptives, treat minor ailments and more.
HealthLink BC: 24/7 Health Advice
Call 8-1-1 to speak to a Health Services Navigator who can help you find health information and services, or connect you with a Registered Nurse, a Registered Dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a Pharmacist.
Pathways Medical & Community Service Directory
Online directory that can help you easily find information about providers, medical clinics and community services in Kootenay Boundary.
211 BC
A free, 24/7, confidential, and multilingual service that connects people to community, government, and social services.
FETCH
FETCH is a searchable directory of health and community services in the Kootenay Boundary. It helps people find local programs, clinics, and community supports close to home.
KB Cultural Safety
Explore a collection of health and community resources that support culturally safe care. Resources can be filtered by Aboriginal group and are available for patients, families, and practitioners seeking health care supports in the Kootenay Boundary.
Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee
The Empowering the Citizen Patient series shares practical information to help community members better understand the health care system, along with tips and resources to support health and navigate care in the Kootenay Boundary.
Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice – Patient resources
A collection of helpful links and downloadable tools on a range of health topics
KBHCR.ca
KBHCR.ca is the Kootenay Boundary’s central starting point for people without a family doctor. It is where you can sign up for the Health Connect Registry and explore local care options – including KB Access Clinic, screening services and more – so you can find the right service at the right time.