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University Health Services

UBC Student Health Service

TEL: 604-822-7011
Web: students.ubc.ca/health
Services: Medical exams, prescriptions, iMED (first 3 months) + MSP guidance
Hours: Monday-Friday:
Business hours
Note: Auto enrollment in iMED insurance

SFU Student Health Services

TEL: 778-782-4615
Mail: health_services@sfu.ca
Services: Medical care, mental health support, guard.me@sfu (first term) + MSP help
Hours: Monday-Friday: Business hours
Special: Assists with MSP applications

UVic Student Wellness Centre

TEL: 250-721-8563
Web: uvic.ca/student-wellness
Services: Medical services, counseling, guard.me@UVic + MSP enrollment assistance
Hours: Monday-Friday: Business hours

Walk-In Clinics

Loyal Medical Clinic

TEL: 604-428-8313
Mail: info@loyalmedicalclinic.com
Services: General practice, walk-in appointments International
Students: Accepts patients without MSP (Fees apply)
Hours: Varies

Care Point Medical & Wellness

Web: carepoint.ca
Services: Walk-in & virtual appointments International
Students: Welcomes international students
Hours: Varies by location

Choice Medical Clinic

TEL: 604-558-3838
Web: choicemedicalclinic.ca
Services: Same-day appointments International
Students: Serves international students (Fees apply for non-MSP)
Hours: Varies

Urgent Care

Vancouver City Centre UPCC

TEL: 604-416-1811
Services: Non-life-threatening urgent care (No appointment needed)
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8am-10pm, Sunday: 9am-5pm
Languages: 200+ languages available

Vancouver Coastal Health

Location: Vancouver Coastal Health region (multiple centres)
Web: vch.ca
Services: Primary care,  immunizations, sexual health, social supports 
Eligibility: Residents including newcomers & international students
Cost: MSP-covered; some services free
Hours: Varies by centre

BC Children’s Hospital

Location: Vancouver
Web: bcchildrens.ca
TEL: 604‑875‑2345
Services: Mental health + medical assessments, referrals
Eligibility:  international students under 24
Cost: MSP-covered
Hours: Monday–Friday business hours

Community Health

REACH Community Health Centre

TEL: 604-251-3000
Mail: info@reachcentre.bc.ca
Services: Medical, dental, pharmacy, and social services
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-7:30pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm
Fees: Sliding scale available

HealthLink BC

TEL: 811
Web: healthlinkbc.ca
Services: Speak to a nurse, dietitian, pharmacist; medical guidance; symptom triage
Cost: Free
Availability: 24/7
Special: Helps international students navigate MSP, find clinics, and understand medical issues

Broadway Youth Resource Centre

TEL: 604‑709‑5720
Location: 2455 Fraser St, Vancouver
Web: pcrs.ca/our-youth-hubs/broadway-youth-resource-centre/Services: Medical care, mental health, sexual health Eligibility: Youth under 24 (international students included)
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon–Fri

Insurance Providers

Guard.me International

TEL: 905-752-6230
Web: guard.me
Mail: info@guard.me
Services: Health & travel insurance
Support: 24/7 online, business hours phone
Target: International students nationwide

Morcare International

Web: morcare.ca
Mail: info@morcare.ca
Services: Comprehensive health benefits for colleges and universities
Support: Business hours
Coverage: Full health and travel insurance

Pacific Blue Cross

TEL: 604‑419‑2000
Web: pac.bluecross.ca
Services: Extended health, dental, travel
Hours: Mon–Fri
Special: Many BC post-secondary institutions use PBC for regular student plans. Contact your school if auto-enrolment is not enabled.

Assistance is available at no cost.

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