Patient Resources
Extreme Heat Resources
Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, and how to avoid it, as well as tips for staying cool during extreme heat. Make sure to have a plan before the weather gets hot to take care of yourselves, loved ones, and neighbours.
Virtual Maternity Hub
Maternity providers in Tri-Cities and New Westminster have developed a website for prenatal and postnatal patients. The site includes prenatal classes, frequently asked maternity questions, delivery information, infant vaccinations, and more.
Patient Resources on Pathways
Pathways is a locally maintained website that hosts all kinds of health information. Some of these resources include Addictions, Caregiver Support, Child Services, Senior Services, Disability Services, Mental Health, First Nation Services, and Youth Services.
BC 211 Resource Search
BC 211 is a resource search service for metro Vancouver areas. Resources in your community can be easily located with a postal code search. Some of these resources include Mental Health, Health Care, Emergency and Crisis, Employment and Training, Housing, Financial Assistance, and LGBT2SQ+ services.
Helpful Links
Some links that patients often need are listed here for your convenience.
Lab Tests and Results
My Care Compass
Access your lab results online as soon as they become available.
LifeLabs Save My Spot
LifeLabs offers an online web resource and App to check wait times and add your name to the waitlist.
Fraser Northwest Division Health Updates
The Fraser Northwest Division updates social media regularly with important health tips, blog posts, and community events.
Follow the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice on social media:
Mental Health
Mental health resources online
Moodgym
Kelty's Key
Antidepressant Skills Workbook
Looking After Yourself Modules
Anxiety Canada
Bounceback
ACT Mindfully (check out the videos!) - COVID specific video HERE
Corona Virus Sanity Guide (from 10% Happier)
Palouse Mindfulness (free course "MBSR")
Free CBTi - for insomnia
Family Smart (connect with other parents of kids with mental health concerns)
UNICEF parenting tips
BC government resources (including low-no cost counseling)
Here2Talk - for secondary school kids
https://foundrybc.ca/virtual - free virtual counseling for ages 12-24 via Foundry
APPS
Headspace
Calm (good for sleep)
Mindshift
CBT iCoach for insomnia
Calm Harm App (for self harm)
Calm Fear App (for anxiety)
Insight Timer (for meditation)
Down Dog Yoga (free yoga, including prenatal!)