Explore the various ways to access healthcare
There are various options available to access healthcare in PEI, including virtual care, phone services, and in-person options for primary care, mental health, and pharmacy services.
Tele-Care 8-1-1
Get 24-hour phone support from a nurse who can refer you to additional community services.
Pharmacists
Experiencing a cold, UTI, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, or another common ailment? Pharmacists can now prescribe treatment options. Many prescription refills can also be done at your local pharmacy.
Mental Health and Addictions
Open Access Counselling Clinics provide mental health and addictions support without needing an appointment. You can also call the Mental Health Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 anytime.
Walk-In Clinics
Walk-in clinics are available across the province to anyone needing medical assistance.
Virtual Care
The Virtual Care Program allows you to speak to a health professional via computer, phone, or tablet.
Specialty Clinics
Some clinics are available to all Islanders no referral needed, including:
- Sexual Health, Options and Reproductive Services (SHORS)
- Cancer Screening Clinics
- Public Health Nursing Clinics
Still looking for healthcare access?
There are many options to access healthcare in PEI. For a full list of services and to find the right care for you, visit Find Healthcare or contact a Patient Navigator.
The Home Care Program provides services in your home, if you:
- need support to continue living safely at home,
- have been released from hospital and are recovering from surgery or an acute medical condition, or
- have an ongoing health issue requiring more care than you or your family can provide.
Booking laboratory services
Online booking for laboratory services, such as bloodwork, is available in communities across PEI. Visit the Laboratory Services page for details.
Health PEI
Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information,
call 8-1-1.
