Health advice line (811) in British Columbia: speak to a nurse any time

How to reach the free nurse advice line of British Columbia (811 in most provinces), what it does and when to call 9-1-1 instead, from the official pages.

Call 811 for non-emergency health advice

HealthLink BC 8-1-1: nursing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; nurses advise whether you should seek care in person.

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These lines are for non-emergencies: in an emergency call 9-1-1. Services vary by province (some also offer chat, virtual visits or mental health and addictions support): see the official page. In Quebec the line is Info-Santé 811: see atlasquebec.ca. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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