Healthlink BC – By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health services navigator, who can help you to find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. You can also visit the website for health information.
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Head Lice Management Guidelines -Island Health
Wondering what to do when a student has head lice? Have a look at Island Health's guide to Head Lice Management.
Head lice are common, especially among children between the ages... Read more
Free Psychiatric Medication
Did you know that British Columbia’s PharmaCare program includes a specific plan to provide financial assistance for most psychiatric medications?
It’s the No-Charge Psychiatric Medication Plan, also known as Plan G.... Read more
Dental Services
ORCA Dental Clinic
The purpose is to provide children and adolescents under 19 years of age from low-income families access to oral care in a not for profit setting. It is... Read more
Concussion Awareness Training (CATT)
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool includes three toolkits providing training in the recognition, treatment and management of concussion for:
Medical Professionals
Parents, Players, and Coaches
School Professionals
CATT is free, accessible and regularly updated... Read more
Eye See Eye Learn
Eye See … Eye Learn® is a children’s vision program providing Kindergarten students with comprehensive eye exams and, if prescribed, one free pair of eyeglasses. Good eye health and vision... Read more
BC Healthy Kids Program
The BC Healthy Kids Program helps low income families with the costs of basic dental care and prescription eye wear for their children. Eligible clients include dependent children under 19 years... Read more
Medic Alert-No Child Without
The MedicAlert® Foundation Canada is a charitable organization which is the leading provider of emergency medical information services linked to customized medical bracelets and necklaces. MedicAlert offers subscriptions to students... Read more