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If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department

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Explore the various ways to access healthcare

There are various options available to access healthcare in PEI, including virtual care, phone services, and in-person options for primary care, mental health, and pharmacy services.

Tele-Care 8-1-1

Get 24-hour phone support from a nurse who can refer you to additional community services.

Experiencing a cold, UTI, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, or another common ailment? Pharmacists can now prescribe treatment options. Many prescription refills can also be done at your local pharmacy.

Mental Health and Addictions

Open Access Counselling Clinics provide mental health and addictions support without needing an appointment. You can also call the Mental Health Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 anytime.

Walk-In Clinics

Walk-in clinics are available across the province to anyone needing medical assistance.

Virtual Care

The Virtual Care Program allows you to speak to a health professional via computer, phone, or tablet.

Specialty Clinics

Some clinics are available to all Islanders no referral needed, including:

Still looking for healthcare access?

There are many options to access healthcare in PEI. For a full list of services and to find the right care for you, visit Find Healthcare or contact a Patient Navigator.

The Home Care Program provides services in your home, if you:

need support to continue living safely at home,
have been released from hospital and are recovering from surgery or an acute medical condition, or
have an ongoing health issue requiring more care than you or your family can provide.

Booking laboratory services

Online booking for laboratory services, such as bloodwork, is available in communities across PEI. Visit the Laboratory Services page for details.

Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.