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2023-09-25
For immediate help
Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983 (toll-free).
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Go to a mental health walk-in clinic or an addictions walk-in clinic...
2023-07-20
Health PEI offers addiction and substance use services for adults, youth, and those wanting to support family members.
Need help now?
Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983. Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered...
2023-01-17
Whether your gambling involves lottery tickets, casino games, horse racing or sports betting, slot machines, or video lottery terminals (VLTs), a gambling addiction can cause serious harm to you and your loved ones.
Two signs of a gambling addiction are:
You cannot control the amount of...
2023-05-01
Speak with an addictions counsellor in person for 45-60 minutes. No appointment is necessary. There is no cost for this service. The counsellor may also refer you to other services for more support.
Provincial Addictions Treatment Facility
2814 PE-215, Mount Herbert
Telephone:...
2022-02-24
Youth and Family Addiction Services are provided across Prince Edward Island by youth addiction and family addiction counsellors. If you are a young person whose use of alcohol or drugs is causing you or your family concern, Youth and Family Addiction Services can help.
Services include:...
2022-02-24
Need Help Now?
Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line
1-833-553-6983
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Addiction Services provide a range of programs designed to help you through the...
2022-12-12
Mental Health Walk-in Clinics were temporarily converted to Call-in Clinics. Walk-in clinic services have resumed under appropriate social distancing guidelines. If you would prefer to call-in to assist with social distancing measures, please call a clinic at one of the below listed locations....
2022-02-24
Need Help Now?
Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line
1-833-553-6983
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental health care is offered in community health facilities across the province....
2023-07-04
Health PEI offers mental health services for adults, youth, and those wanting to support family members.
Need Help Now?
Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983. Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker)...
2023-01-31
Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker) using your phone, computer, or tablet.
You may see a health care provider virtually if:
your health care provider offers virtual visits and believes the visit can be done virtually, OR...
2023-06-01
This page answers common questions about the virtual care for Islanders without a primary care provider service provided through Maple, a secure online healthcare platform.
To use Maple, you must either:
Have registered for the Provincial Patient Registry and subsequently...
2023-01-31
This page explains how to register with Maple to see a physician online through Maple’s secure healthcare platform.
You are eligible for this service if:
You have never had a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) on PEI, OR
You had a primary care...
Emergency Department Wait Times
2023-09-29
If you have an, urgent medical condition, or are experiencing a, life-threatening health crisis, go to the, closest, open emergency department or call 911., Examples of urgent medical conditions include: , discomfort or , tightness in the chest, , unusual , shortness of breath,, abdominal pain, , a...
Replace a Lost or Stolen PEI Health Card
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/replace-a-lost-or-stolen-pei-health-card
2023-09-29
This page explains what to do if you have lost your PEI Health Card or had it stolen. You must apply for a replacement card if your PEI Health Card is lost or stolen. The replacement fee is $10 per card, with a household maximum of $50. , You can either: , Request a replacement and make a payment...
PEI Health Card
2023-09-29
You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System. Apply for a PEI Health Card Renew your PEI Health...
Walk-in Clinics
2023-09-28
Should I go to a walk-in clinic? , Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province. If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first. If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you're...
Flu Vaccination Clinics
2023-09-28
2023 flu clinics will begin in October. Watch this page for updates. , The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated each year. It is safe to get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine ., Where to get your flu...
Hospital Fees for International Patients 2023-2024
2023-09-27
If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care. , Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may also be charged a fee for accessing your health...
Western Hospital
2023-09-27
Western Hospital is a 25-bed (23 medical and two palliative) community hospital in Alberton that provides emergency, inpatient, ambulatory and palliative care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn more about what...
Volunteering with Mental Health and Addictions: "It's really rewarding!"
2023-09-22
Three years ago, Sydney Powers began volunteering at Hillsborough Hospital. As a psychology student at the University of Prince Edward, she was interested in gaining practical experience. She also wanted to normalize conversations about mental health. “For some reason, there’s a huge stigma...
"Becoming a nurse practitioner brought me home."
2023-09-22
“There’s really something to be said about the PEI charm,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner newly practicing on Prince Edward Island. “Everyone has been so lovely and happy to have us home.” Amber and her husband moved to Cornwall, PEI in December of 2022 when she was hired by Health PEI...
Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH)
2023-09-18
Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) is a 30-bed community hospital that provides emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn more about what you can expect, guidelines and other...