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BC Vision Rehabilitation Clinic VGH/UBC Eye Care Centre
The BC Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at the VGH/UBC Eye Care Centre supports people living with significant vision loss that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or surgery, such as from macular degeneration, glaucoma, or stroke. Specialists teach the use of magnification devices, lighting techniques, and assistive technology, and offer strategies for safe, independent daily living. A referral from an ophthalmologist or other physician is required, ask an eye doctor to refer by phone or fax. Run jointly by Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care.
Vancouver Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Low-cost dental hygiene clinic at Vancouver Community College, staffed by supervised dental hygiene students. A new patient screening costs $5, applied toward a full hygiene appointment (about $30 total). Dental insurance is not accepted. Call 604-443-8499 to book a screening appointment. Referrals to community dentists are available if treatment is needed.
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility (Broadway)
Wavefront Centre supports people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss. Services include hearing assessments, assistive listening devices, workplace accessibility support, and communication training. The centre also offers programs to help individuals adapt to hearing loss and maintain independence. TTY: 778-329-0874
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility (Quebec St)
Wavefront Centre supports people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss. Services include hearing assessments, assistive listening devices, workplace accessibility support, and communication training. The centre also offers programs to help individuals adapt to hearing loss and maintain independence. TTY: 604-736-2527
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program that helps pay for dental care for people of any age who do not have private dental insurance. To qualify, adjusted family net income must be under $90,000 and tax returns must be filed in Canada. People with income under $70,000 pay nothing out of pocket for covered services, and those between $70,000 and $89,999 pay a portion. Apply online through a My Service Canada Account or by calling 1-833-537-4342, then visit a participating dentist, denturist, or hygienist.
REACH Community Health Centre
Community health centre providing primary care, dental services, pharmacy services, mental health programs, and social support services. Focuses on accessible healthcare for underserved populations.
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REACH Dental Clinic is a nonprofit dental clinic offering reduced-cost care, including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and extractions, mainly for low-income and uninsured community members including seniors. Eligible patients may get up to a 10% discount, and the clinic accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan, First Nations Health Authority coverage, and private insurance. Appointments are required, call 604-254-1331 or email dental@reachcentre.bc.ca, and new patients must complete a form first. Payment is due at the time of service, and cancellations need 48 hours’ notice to avoid a $25 fee.
UBC Faculty of Dentistry – Dental Clinic
The UBC Faculty of Dentistry Dental Clinic offers general dentistry, restorations, and oral surgery provided by supervised dental and dental hygiene students, at fees roughly 20 to 40% lower than typical private rates. New patients fill out an online form and attend a paid screening appointment (around $20), and if accepted, treatment can take several months to begin because of demand. Call 604-822-2112 for details. The clinic follows the academic calendar and is closed in the summer and from mid-December through New Year’s.
Strathcona Community Dental Clinic
Strathcona Community Dental Clinic is a nonprofit dental clinic in the Chinatown/Downtown Eastside area offering a 20% discount for seniors without dental coverage. Services include exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals, and the clinic accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan, First Nations Health Benefits, and most insurance. The clinic is not currently accepting new senior patients because its schedule is fully booked, call 604-713-4485 to ask about availability. Wheelchair accessible, with English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Punjabi, and Korean spoken.
Help in these languages:- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
- 普通话 Mandarin
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Punjabi
- 한국어 Korean
- हिन्दी Hindi
- Français French
- Deutsch German
BC MSP – Annual Eye Exam Coverage for Seniors
The BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) puts 47.08 dollars toward one full eye exam a year for BC residents aged 65 and older, at any MSP-registered optometrist. This is a partial contribution, not a free exam. If the exam costs more than that, the patient pays the difference. Bring a BC Services Card or other proof of MSP coverage, and ask the clinic about its fees when booking. For general MSP questions call 604-683-7151 in the Lower Mainland or 1-800-663-7100 elsewhere in BC, Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm (an automated line runs 24/7).
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association BC Chapter
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association BC Chapter supports people with hearing loss through a free peer support program, education sessions, and advocacy for better hearing healthcare access. One-on-one peer support covers topics like hearing aids, workplace accommodation, and navigating hearing healthcare. Call 604-423-3247, toll-free 1-866-888-2442, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-12pm. In-person visits at the Vancouver office need an appointment, and membership or donations are optional.
HearingLife
Private hearing clinic chain with locations across the Lower Mainland, including Metro Vancouver. Offers free hearing tests for adults over 19 (no doctor referral needed), hearing aid fittings and sales, earwax removal, and tinnitus treatment. For-profit company. Hearing aids and other devices are not free. Call to book an appointment or find the nearest clinic.