Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

Everyone is welcome to access the Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).

The UPCC is open to anyone who needs care for urgent medical conditions requiring attention within 12-24 hours.

Our health care team includes:

• Family physicians
• Registered nurses who can provide:
  • Diagnosis and treatment for minor acute illness related to:
    • Genitourinary (i.e. urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted infection)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) care including prevention, vaccination, testing, treatment, and support
  • Pregnancy testing and supported decision-making for unexpected pregnancies
  • Cervical cancer screening (pap smear)
  • Wound care
  • Vaccines (call to inquire)
  • Chronic disease & lifestyle management
  • Ear syringing
  • Harm reduction supplies and education
  • Suture removal
  • Referral to community health services
  • Prescribed injections (call to inquire)

Mental health and substance use consultants and registered social workers, offering:

• Single session therapy
• Brief solution focused counselling
• Psychological and emotional support
• Paperwork, referral and advocacy
• Access to Mental Health Assessment

Take a look at the Victoria – South Island Pathways Community Service Directory for general information about local services, useful handouts and videos.