Welcome to Refugee Health - Vancouver

Refugee Health Vancouver is a practical resource to support clinicians who provide care to refugees in British Columbia.

Need a patient handout on diabetes in Farsi? Looking for a Spanish-speaking dentist in Vancouver who offers reduced fees? Not sure what convention refugees are, why they would flee Myanmar, or how you can bill to care for them? This site pulls together the answers for you.

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Dentistry

Richmond Health Services

VCH-Richmond has a free dental screening program for children up to age 5 years, and can arrange for free dental services for children 6-12 years. Fax 604.233.3198 By appointment only

Dentists who accept IFH in Greater Vancouver

Printable list compiled by Mila Campbell, RN (C) BScN here.
BCDA's list of reduced cost clinics.

Grandview-Woodlands Community Health Centre - Dental Development

Early childhood tooth decay prevention for ages 1-3.
Exams, cleanings, fissure sealants free for children of elementary age and younger. Fillings and extractions at reduced fees.
Emergency dental care for any school aged child or younger who has no dentist and needs urgent care.

Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre

Basic dentistry for those over 18.
10% off basic treatment if uninsured and work done by dental resident.
2-4 week waitlist. 3 month waitlist for IV sedation. 2 year waitlist for oral surgery.
Can request translator at first visit for future visits.

REACH Community Health Centre

Basic dentistry for alla ges.
10% discount for uninsured. No reduction in lab fees.
6-week waitlist.

Strathcona Community Dental Clinic

By appointment for Vancouver residents who are children up to 18 years, family members of child patients and seniors over 65.
20% discount for patients without insurance. Accepts all dental plans. No balance billing. No reduction in lab fees.
Five dentists. No hygienists. No waitlist.

Vancouver Community College Denture Clinic

A low cost dental service for people who need full or partial dentures.
September to June.

East Side Dental Clinic

Reduced fees. Volunteer dentists see people with no dental insurance.
A $20 donation is suggested.
Booked appointments.

Vancouver Community Dental Health Program

Basic dentistry for all children living in Vancouver under the age of six.
Emergency services for children up to Grade 7 without insurance.

UBC Dental School Clinic

20-30% reduction in fees.
Open from September to May.
Children must be 5 years or older.