Vancouver Metis Community Association

Steering Committee

VMCA is on the Project Steering Committee of the Dialogues project between First Nations, Urban Aboriginal and Immigrant Communities in Vancouver, an initiative convened by the City of Vancouver, in collaboration with community partners. Its goal is to promote increased understanding and stronger relationships between Indigenous and immigrant communities within the City. There have been many community visits, such as to the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, the Musqueam reserve and the Ismaili Centre.

The majority of the resources listed are for adults and children.
Special Thanks to Jessie for putting this together!

DENTAL RESOURCES

Vancouver Community College
Dental Clinic
City Centre Campus
250 West Pender
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1S9
telephone: 604-443-8499
A low cost dental service. Patients are screened by the dentist. Six appointments are required. The clinic runs from September through to June. Please call for hours and to make an appointment.

Vancouver Community College
Denture Clinic
City Centre Campus
250 West Pender
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
telephone: 604-443-8500
A low cost dental service for people who need dentures, either partial or full. The clinic runs from September through to June. Please call for hours and to make an appointment.

Reach Community Health Centre
1145 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5L 3X3
telephone: 604-254-1331
Low-cost dental treatment and preventive dental services.

University of British Columbia
Faculty of Dentistry
John B. MacDonald Building
2199 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
telephone: 604-822-2112

Fees are 20% to 25% less than what dentists can charge in private practice. Student Dentists are supervised by an experienced and licensed Dentist. Clinic is open from September until April. Serves the lower mainland. Please call for hours.

Downtown Eastside
Walk-In Dental Clinic
Vancouver Native Health Society
449 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1P5
telephone: 604-254-9949

This clinic offers free dental care to the residents of the Downtown Eastside. The clinic's focus is primarily on the relief of pain. The clinic is staffed with volunteer dental professionals and the hours vary. Please call to inquire about hours.

Mid-Main Community
Health Centre
3998 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
telephone: 604-873-3602

The clinic accepts dental insurance. If a patient does not have dental insurance, the patient will be charged 10% below the fee guide. Please call for hours.

North Community Health Centre
200-1651 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3
telephone: 604-215-3935

This clinic offers dental treatment and prevention for children under the age of 6. It also offers emergency services for children up to Grade 7 who do not have dental insurance.

Portland Community Clinic
100-360 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
telephone: 604-609-7366

Provides dental services at a reduced fee, or through dental insurance, to Downtown Eastside residents. Residents must live in postal code areas V6A or V6B. Please call for hours.

Strathcona Community Clinic
601 Keefer Street
Vancouver, Bc V6A 3V8
telephone: 604-713-4485

Low cost dentistry to children under 19 years of age, their family members and seniors. Please call for hours.