Three bridges community health centre (vancouver coastal health)

Description:

• ​Three Bridges Community Health Centre, administered by Vancouver Coastal Health, provides primary care services to individuals who do not have a family doctor, and who may have challenges accessing traditional healthcare services. Those without a primary care provider can self-refer to Three Bridges to receive hormone stabilization and surgical access.

Accessibility:

• Three Bridges permits self-referral, making it accessible to those who do not have a primary care provider to refer them.
• Their website outlines clear eligibility requirements, including age, residency, insurance verification, and what types of care the client is interested in.
• Because the Centre is administered by the provincial health system, wait times are unpredictable, and can vary from person to person. For surgical interventions, clients may wait weeks or months.

Actionability:

• The goal of the Centre is to provide both primary and gender-affirming care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Gender-affirming care resources include hormone management, surgical referrals, and pre- and post-operative care.
• Due to high demand for gender-affirming care, clients are referred to other doctors or specialists for routine maintenance after beginning their treatment at Three Bridges.

Overall, this provider succeeds at Accessibility and Actionability.