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February is Heart Health Month: Prioritize Your Cardiovascular Well-being

February is here, and with it comes a special focus on matters of the heart. Heart Month is a dedicated time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, highlight the importance of prevention, and encourage lifestyle choices that promote a strong and healthy heart. Understanding your cardiovascular health numbers is crucial for early detection and management of heart disease risk factors. Regular check-ups with healthcare providers to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and other vital signs are essential for maintaining heart health. If you are looking for programs or resources for managing cardiovascular conditions.

Click here to find options for connecting to care.

Fraser Health Cold and Wet Weather Health Resources

The Fraser Health Healthy Environments Team has curated a collection of resources to help communities address cold and wet weather challenges. These resources focus on extreme weather preparedness, supporting vulnerable populations, and building resilience. Key offerings include:
  • Winter Preparedness Tools: Comprehensive guides, checklists, and factsheets on staying warm, preventing injuries, and emergency readiness.
  • Support for the Unhoused: Practical recommendations to reduce exposure risks, access shelter information, and connect with mental health resources.
  • Indigenous-Specific Support: Resources for culturally appropriate care, mental health support, and Métis-specific assistance, including a 24/7 crisis line.
  • Emergency Alerts: Tools for staying informed about weather conditions, shelter activation updates, and preparedness planning.

Click here to access the document with links to Winter Resources for Communities, prepared by the Fraser Health Healthy Environments and Climate Change Team.


For additional details, visit the Fraser Health winter-readiness webpage or contact healthybuiltenvironment@fraserhealth.ca.


Where to go for Care

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Call Your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner first

Need a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? Register at Health Link BC and visit Find A Doctor

Need a Prescription refill?
Visit your pharmacist


Walk-in Clinics

Medimap for Walk-in Clinic
A tool to locate nearby walk-in clinics for same-day care of non-urgent health issues.

Find A Walk-in Clinic.

Urgent Care

Ridge Meadows Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

If you don't have a family doctor or yours is unavailable, and you have an injury or illness that requires immediate medical attention but is not an emergency. 604-476-4650.


Emergency

Emergency Department

For a life-threatening condition, call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department.

Health Link BC 811 Line with a Service Navigator

You can connect with a health service navigator to access information or connect with a nurse, dietitian, exercise expert, or pharmacist. Click Here.

Fraser Health Resources

Ask Fraser

Community care options, mental health resources and flu & vaccine information Ask Fraser here or visit Fraser Health

Fraser Health Virtual Care with a Nurse

(10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week) Call: 1-800-314-0999 or video chat with a registered nurse


Mental Health and Substance Use Supports

Child & Youth

Foundry


Foundry offers young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, peer support, primary care, and social services. Call: 604-380-3133. Visit Foundry to learn more.

Adult Mental Health

Maple Ridge Mental Health and Substance Use Centre


Center offers assessment, treatment, individual/group therapy, housing referrals, residential programs, community support, care transitions, programs for older adults, crisis intervention, and peer support.
Call: 604-476-7165

Alouette Addictions

Counselling, prevention support, OAT treatment and outreach guidance to adults and youth who are impacted by substance use. Call: 604-467-5179 or visit their Alouette Addictions

Indigenous Supports


First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day


Enabling First Nations people in BC make virtual appointments. Call 1-855-344-3800 to book an appointment.
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day

Indigenous Health Liaison

Clients can access if they need support in the hospital. Call: 1-866-766-6960.

First Nations and Métis Crisis Line

Call: 1-800-588-8717 (FN)
Call: 1-833-638-4722 (Métis)

Katzie Primary Care Clinic

Call: 604-465-8921 ext. 422
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9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Help is available – 24/7 Call: 9-8-8

Ridge Meadows Maternity

Maternity Clinic Call: 604-460-4444

How to use the Pathways website


How to use the search directory:
Are you looking for community services and programs on our website? We have created a short informational video to help you find resources quickly.



Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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