Youth Clinics - Island Health Region

Healthcare Providers, Public Health, Services for Youth, and Sexual Health

Provided by Island Health

A compilation of Youth Clinics across the Island Health Region that provides free and confidential services to clients under 25 years of age that include education, counselling, resources and referrals.
Island Health Youth Clinics provide a free and confidential space for youth to speak with a nurse about health questions and any concerns. Care provided is culturally safe, gender-affirming, and fully inclusive in a sex-positive environment that's welcoming to all individuals. Depending on the site, youth will have access to additional heath care providers, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and counsellors.

Services Available Include:
  • Various immunizations,
  • Free condoms and lubricant
  • Free birth control and referrals (as needed),
  • Free emergency contraception (ECP aka Plan B),
  • Information, testing, and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (aka STI),
  • HIV education and testing,
  • Pregnancy testing and counselling on available options,
  • Mental health and wellness support and referrals,
  • Sexual decision-making and addressing sexual health and relationship questions,
  • Harm reduction information and resources, including for vaping/smoking cessation and naloxone kit information.
How to Access
  • No referral is necessary
  • Youth Clinics are available throughout South, Central and North Vancouver Island
  • Note: Depending on the location, age ranges may vary - connect with local Youth Clinic for more information
  • Some communities may have Youth Clinics at multiple sites - contact the local Youth Clinic to learn more about location hours and specific services offered for youth under 25 years of age.

For individuals over 25 years of age, or any youth under 25 years old who are unable to access a Youth Clinic, visit the Smart Sex Clinic finder to locate a local clinic.

Location finder: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Island Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, and Victoria

Service Types Provided
Healthcare Providers
Public Health
Services for Youth
Sexual Health
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

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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