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Vancouver Island Health Authority

Background information and communities covered by Vancouver Island Health Authority

Through a network of hospitals, clinics, centres, health units, and residential facilities, the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) provides health care to over 752,000 people on Vancouver Island, on the islands of the Georgia Strait, and in the mainland communities north of Powell River and south of Rivers Inlet.

This website is here to help you:

• access health information; and
• Find out where to get the care you need.

Contact information for Vancouver Island Health Authority

In writing
1952 Bay Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8R 1J8
       
By Phone:
Phone:(250) 370-8699
Toll-Free: 1 (877) 370-8699
Fax: (250) 370-8750

By Email: info@viha.ca (general) or jobs@viha.ca (employment)
 
Compliments and Concerns
Please contact Client Relations or email clientconcerns@viha.ca
 
Finding Care
Looking for a doctor, hospital, health unit, or program in your area? Please visit Finding Care.

Other Enquiries
Please check our list of Frequently Called Numbers.

Community Services
Find a variety of health programs and services available in your community. Go to Community Services Directory

• Mental Health
• Home and Community care
• Chronic Disease

Links:

• Nutrition
• Community Services Resources
• Residential Care Facilities
• Local Community Health Centre
• Palliative and Hospice Care

Alzheimer Society of B.C. services available in this region:
Resource Centres
Resources Centres provide direct access to information, educational opportunities, support groups, and the ability to talk directly to a knowledgeable team member. Resource Centre locations:

Programs and Services
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers many services across the province. To enquire about the local programs and services offered below, contact the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre closest to your home:

Caregiver Support Groups
Caregivers of people with dementia often experience feelings of frustration, uncertainty and loneliness. Support Groups offer the opportunity for caregivers to come together to talk about experiences, share caring skills and find new ways of coping.

We refer caregivers to groups that meet in:

• Campbell River
• Comox
• Duncan
• Nanaimo
• Parksville
• Qualicum Beach
• Sidney
• Victoria

Early Stage Alzheimer/Dementia Support Groups
If you've recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, you may feel like no one else truly understands what you're going through. Support Groups provide an opportunity to learn about living with dementia, share feelings and participate in discussions and activities. Groups meet in:

• Duncan
• Victoria