Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources
Out of Province Resources
British Columbia
British Columbia Health Authorities
In B.C. regional health authorities govern, plan and deliver health care services. To learn more about services in your area, click on the link to your region.
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)
A provincial crown agency that funds services and supports for people with developmental disabilities to help create communities of belonging and lives with connection.
HealthLink BC
Speak to a health services navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist.
Medical Services Plan of B.C.
The Medical Services Plan insures medically-required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp
Self-Management BC
Self-management programs offered throughout BC provide information, teach practical skills and give people the confidence to manage their health condition(s).
Services for People with Disabilities
Information about B.C. government programs and services for people with disabilities.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities
Transition to Adult Care
A province-wide transition initiative to support comprehensive, continuous, accessible, sustainable and developmentally-appropriate care to youth and young adults with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities as they plan, prepare and transfer from pediatric to adult healthcare services.
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/our-services/support-services/transition-to-adult-care
Travel Assistance Program (TAP BC)
A medical travel assistance program for B.C. residents who are required to travel outside their home community to obtain non-emergency, physician-referred specialist care.