Sooke Region, West Shore & Urban Greater Victoria

Sooke Region, West Shore & Urban Greater Victoria

From the Parliament steps to the Saanich Peninsula, Metchosin to Mount Douglas, Southern Vancouver Island is the smallest, yet most populated geography that Island Health serves. As such, comprehensive health care and services ranging from obstetrics to geriatrics are available in first-class facilities across the region. Learn more about health care on Southern Vancouver Island.    

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Temporary changes to some services at Saanich Peninsula Hospital during Emergency Department ventilation system upgrade

There will be temporary changes to some services, including within the emergency department (ED), at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) starting October 17 to allow for a necessary ventilation system upgrade in the emergency department. During the October 17 to 27 construction period, the ED will remain open as normal from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Advanced certification for nurses enhances care in remote communities

For remote communities, access to timely health care is often provided at Island Health community health centres by specially trained registered nurses.

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From silence to support – starting the conversation about suicide

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Island Health mental health and injury prevention experts are encouraging everyone to break the silence surrounding suicide and to make space for help and hope.

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Locations in this Community

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Western Communities Mental Health & Substance Use

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681 Allandale Rd.
Victoria, BC
V9C 0S2

250-370-5799

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Westshore Urgent Primary Care Centre

582 Goldstream Avenue 
Victoria, B.C.
V9B 2W7
 

1-833-688-8722

Yakimovich Wellness Centre

Yakimovich Wellness Centre

1454 Hillside Ave
Victoria, BC
V8T 2B7

250-216-6519

Services offered in this Community