Walk-In Clinics and Hospitals
Walk-in clinics are the best place to go if you need a doctor for a non-emergency medical condition. If you don't have a BC Carecard, they will charge you approx $60.00 for your visit.
Yates & Quadra Integrated Health Centre
This is the nearest walk-in clinic to Ocean Island. They'll have you in and out in no time, so make sure you remember what they tell you! They're open Monday- Friday 8:30am- 8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
#105-911 Yates Street. 250-388-3080
Island Sexual Health Society
Free condoms, sexual health educators, STD testing and treatment, counselling, birth control, PAP smears and more! You need to make an appointment, and they are only open Mondays from 1-4pm, Tuesdays to Thursdays from 2-8pm and Fridays from 1-3pm. Fridays are for Pill pick-ups only though. It's a great walk on a nice day, or a nice bus ride for a rainy one.
James Bay Community Project Health Clinic
A walk-in medical centre that runs a free clinic on Thursday's. Double check with them before you go, though.
547 Michigan St
250-388-7481
Royal Jubilee Hospital
If for some reason you have to go to emergency after hours but aren't going in an ambulance, this is the nearest hospital. You can catch the Number 14 bus on Fort Street, get off at Fort and Shelbourne, the hospital is clearly signposted..
1900 Fort St
250-370-8652
Tillicum Mall Medical Clinic
Tillicum Mall Medical Clinic is open 7 days a week, 9am-9pm, so if you wanted to go to a doctor after hours or on the weekend this is your best bet. Catch the #11 bus on Douglas St, get off at Tillicum Mall, the clinic is on the lower floor of the mall, next to London Drugs.
14-1730 Tillicum Rd
250-381-8112
Victoria Health Unit
A free, confidential, non-judgemental and friendly clinic that provides testing and treatment for STDs. All tests, including blood are done on-site and they don't require ID or a medical plan. Birth control, pregnancy tests, and hepatitis vaccinations as well. Worried about going home with more than just souvenirs and memories? Check it out.
1947 Cook Street. 250-388-2220
Victoria Medical Society
A great source of information if you're looking for a doctor or a clinic or whatever - great up-to-date website!
Victoria Youth Clinic
Also located at the James Bay Community Clinic is the Youth Clinic. Offers counselling, help with getting a Care Card and a variety of free services to young people. There's also one right downtown that's focused on street-involved youth. Michigan Street clinic open Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday 10:15am-4pm, Wednesday to Friday 9am-4pm. Downtown clinic open Monday and Wednesday 4pm-7pm.
547 Michigan Street. 250-388-7481
533 Yates Street. 250-383-3552
www.victoriayouthclinic.ca
Health Resources
24 Hour Nurse Hotline
Unsure if you should roll over and go back to bed or rush to the Emergency room? Wondering what to do about a bee sting or how to treat a cut? The Nurse Hotline is always there for you.
1-866-215-4700
The Eric Martin Pavillion
These guys provide ongoing psychiatric treatment and case management support for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. They also provide numerous other services including a fabulous and very popular Movie Monday--a free event open to anyone to come by and watch a film on their 12' screen on the 1900 block of Fort St.
2328 Trent Street. 250-370-8175
