Open ProvincesHealth advice line (811) in Manitoba: speak to a nurse any time
How to reach the free nurse advice line of Manitoba (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
Health Links-Info Santé: 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or 1-888-315-9257 toll-free elsewhere in Manitoba; bilingual, 24/7, with registered nurses doing real-time assessment and advice; interpreter services in more than 200 languages. (Manitoba does not use 811 for this line.)
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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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