Supports and Services
Dial 8-1-1 to access non-emergency health information. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.
What health information will I get by calling 8-1-1?
A registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to answer your health questions over the phone ...
Abortion Services are offered in Prince Edward Island through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) and out-of-province at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick and the QEII in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
How do I access Abortion Services...
Immunizations are not just for children. All adults need to be vaccinated to stay healthy. Find out what vaccines you need by taking the PEI Adult Immunization Self-Assessment Tool.
Adult Vaccine Schedules
Adults, 18 to 64 years of age
Adults, 65...
You can make a referral to Adult Protection through Home Care if you believe a vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected.
Vulnerability can include a head injury, physical or cognitive impairment, or a dementia (Alzheimer’s Korsakoff's, vascular...
What is Advance Care Planning?
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is about having conversations with your close family, friends and health care provider(s) so that they know the health care treatment you wish to have, or refuse, if you become incapable of...
Accessing ambulance services in Prince Edward Island
Ground ambulance services (emergency and non-urgent) are provided by Island EMS across the province 24/7/365.
Dial 9-1-1 to request an ambulance in an emergency.
Dial 1-877-660-6644 to book an...
If you require medical services in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia, you may qualify for financial assistance to travel with Maritime Bus.
Read this page before buying your ticket. You will not be reimbursed for tickets bought before your application is...
Hearing services are offered to all Islanders. This includes hearing assessments for children and adults, hearing aids for clients up to age 21, auditory processing disorder testing, and healthy hearing education. If you have concerns about your hearing...
Birth control counselling and options are provided to individuals of all genders, orientations and ages through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). The program provides safe, confidential, and supportive services to all clients....
Island adults and youth can get trusted mental health information and confidential support through their computer, tablet or phone. Bridge the gapp provides engaging resources and early intervention programs to anyone age 13 years or older who is...
Cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic diseases and is the leading cause of death in Prince Edward Island and Canada. Health PEI is committed to reducing cancer and its impact on all Islanders by advancing best-practice care across the...
COVID-19 Planning: The COACH program is committed to support the continued delivery of care to COACH Program participants on PEI. Should you require assistance, please call your local Home Care office.
Caring for Older Adults in the Community and at...
Regular screening increases your chance of detecting colorectal cancer early when it is most curable, resulting in higher survival rates and less treatment and surgery.
How do I get screened for colorectal cancer?
You can be screened for colorectal...
The Community Nutrition Program offers nutrition guidance for people who are pregnant and provides feeding and nutritional support and advice for new parents after their baby is born.
The program also supports community hospitals and long-term care...
Diagnostic Imaging uses specialized equipment to produce images of the inside of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease, and medical conditions. These services give health care providers important information to make decisions about...
Born to Read is an early childhood literacy program that promotes the joy of reading to babies and toddlers.
How do parents get the free books?
Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read package during your regular...
Ambulance, Fire, Police: 9-1-1
Call 9-1-1 to report a fire, crime or health emergency for immediate help.
Operators will ask about the emergency and dispatch the police, fire department and/or an ambulance, as needed.
The service is available 24...
The Eye See…Eye Learn Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed.
Who is this program for?
To qualify for the Eye See…Eye Learn Program, the child must:...
If you are a PEI Resident (with a valid PEI Health Card) and have received prior approval from Health PEI for out-of-province medical services, you may be able to reduce your travel expenses under one of the following programs:
1) Maritime Bus Program...
Cancer treatment may result in a loss of income as well as an increase in medical and transportation expenses. The following programs offer financial support to eligible cancer patients.
If you would like more information, or help applying for any of...
It’s important to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and get your seasonal flu shot, and it is safe to get both at the same time. Get information on the COVID-19 vaccine here.
Flu clinics will be starting October 2022.
The best way to protect...
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...
Gender-affirming health services are offered in Prince Edward Island.
What is gender-affirming health care?
“Gender-affirming care can be understood as the processes through which a health care system cares for and supports an individual, while...
COVID-19
For information about COVID-19, visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/COVID19.
Health Storm Centre
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to...
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...
Hemodialysis is when blood is cleaned outside of the body using a machine and an artificial kidney filter. Treatments are usually done three times a week in a centre (also called a unit or clinic) with dialysis machines.
Where can I get hemodialysis on...
The Home Care Program supports you and your caregivers so that you can remain in your home safely, with independence and quality of life, for as long as possible.
What can Home Care do for me?
Home Care can provide services in your home, if you:...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you do not have to pay for medically necessary hospital services in Prince Edward Island.
What hospitals are in Prince Edward Island?
PEI has seven hospitals.
Two main hospitals:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in...
Regular cervical screenings detect abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer or improve your chance of complete recovery.
Take control of your cervical health with HPV screening
HPV (human papillomavirus)...
How do I contact Laboratory Services and how do I book an appointment?
An appointment is required for blood and specimen collection at all sites. Online booking is available through Skipthewaitingroom.com. No appointment is required for drop-off....
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, happens when your kidneys have been damaged or not working well for more than three months.
Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of kidney damage, usually by controlling the cause. The earlier chronic...
Long-term care provides specialized nursing and personal care services to individuals who can no longer live on their own, with family or home care supports. These services are provided while respecting each resident’s dignity and personal choices. ...
Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life.
Health PEI provides information on MAiD, access to MAiD assessments and procedures across PEI, and patient-centered...
If you have cancer and require a medical test or procedure not available on PEI, your doctor will refer you to a specialist or service in another province.
This page answers frequently asked questions about this process. If you have additional...
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...
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...
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – diseases that can be spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs.
The program is...
The PEI Liaison Program provides Island patients and their families with a registered nurse contact to help connect them to other health care professionals, programs and services related to out-of-province medical treatment. The Liaison Nurse also...
If you have a progressive life limiting illness, the Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time. You can access palliative care services through a PEI Home Care office near your...
The Provincial Integrated Palliative Care Program and Island EMS are working together to support palliative care patients with after-hours (evening and overnight) in-home care when they need it.
Through the Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home...
What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long-term...
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis done at home either by the patient or, in some cases, with the assistance of a care giver.
What are the benefits of peritoneal dialysis?
With peritoneal dialysis you can:
dialyze at home
set your...
Pregnancy counselling, testing, information, and mental health support are offered through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS).
Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to access safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive...
The loss of a pregnancy can be devastating and painful for individuals, their partners and their families. It is a time when you may need comfort and emotional support. You may feel numbness, confusion, shock, sadness, exhaustion, disbelief, anger, fear...
Provincial Laboratory Services uses multiple Health Canada-authorized COVID-19 testing methods and devices to meet Islanders’ needs for:
routine testing,
urgent/stat testing, and
large-scale/surge testing.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and...
Regular cervical screening is the best way to protect yourself from cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer on PEI.
Use this online form to request an appointment for a cervical screening...
Early detection of colorectal cancer could save your life.
If eligible, you can be screened for colorectal cancer by a test you take at home called a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). The FIT will check for blood in the stool – a sign of colorectal...
If you need an official copy of your COVID-19 test result for the purpose of employment or school, please complete the online form below. You may request the report for yourself or your child(ren). The document(s) will be emailed to the email address...
The PEI Provincial Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at the Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown. It serves as an outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a non-...
Sexual health after-hours clinics are available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. by appointment only to all individuals of all ages and offer sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection testing, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, Hepatitis C, etc....
Sexual Health Services are provided through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll...
Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) provides reproductive and sexual health care to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential, and supportive services, call 1-844-365-...
Preschool Services
Speech-language pathology services are offered in English and French to preschool children who need help developing speech and language abilities.
Services include consultation, screening, assessment, treatment, workshops, community...
A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a loss of blood to the brain from a blocked artery or ruptured blood vessel. Brain cells in the affected area die because they are not getting enough oxygen. The faster someone gets treatment, the better the...
The following is a list of supports for victims:
Information for Women and Men in an Abusive Relationship
This guide contains information for individuals who identify as a victim, or as someone whose behaviour is abusive, or both. It also contains...
If your specialist refers you for transplant surgery that is not available in the Maritimes, you may be eligible for travel and accommodation assistance. You must have a valid PEI Health Card and prior approval for out-of-province medical services from...
Do you need help with a virtual health care visit?
We can help you:
Install and use apps for virtual care
Use and test video call(s)
Sign up for virtual care services
Troubleshoot problems with your camera, microphone, computer, laptop,...
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...
If you do not have a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner), a physician may be able to treat you online through Maple, a secure healthcare platform.
You will need to use your computer, smartphone, or tablet to access virtual care...
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...
As of April 2015, the provincial Strength Program relocated to the provincial Youth Recovery Centre in Summerside.
The Strength program offers a range of programming (residential and day treatment) and supports for youth and families who are dealing...
This page provides information for Islanders whose health care provider (doctor, registered nurse, or other provider) has suggested meeting with them online by Zoom.
Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service to meet with others virtually. Using...