Health Clinic
CUPS’ Health Clinic provides low-barrier access to medical care for individuals living on low incomes, including those facing homelessness, trauma or discrimination in traditional healthcare settings.
CUPS’ health clinic provides care for a wide range of health needs, from prevention to managing chronic conditions, all in a safe and supportive environment. CUPS offers a unique collaborative approach to health with longer appointment times and specialist services.
If your health matter is urgent, call 911 or visit an emergency clinic.
What the Health Clinic can help with:
- Extended appointment times for thorough medical care
- On-site doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Lab services
- Immunizations
- Medication management and education
- Preventative health screenings
- Wound care
- Community Treatment Orders
- Please note that at this time, forms such as AISH, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and CPP Disability can only be completed by a primary care clinician once assigned to a client. This process can take up to six months.
Who can access the Health Clinic?
Individuals who do not already have a family doctor or primary care provider in the community and who meet the Statistics Canada Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO).
How to get help
Come down to CUPS
Walk-in appointments available (limited walk-in spots available each day)
Location
1001 10 Ave SW
Monday to Thursday
8:30–11:45 am
12:45–3:00 pm
Friday
8:30–11:45 am
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Closed on weekends, and on statutory holidays.
Contact us for more information
General inquiries: (403) 221-8797 (Press Option #1)
Speak to a nurse: (403) 389-2712
Fax: (403) 221-8785
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment to visit the clinic?
- If you are new to CUPS, please visit us for a walk-in appointment. The clinic operates on a walk-in basis, however there are limited walk-in spots available each day.
- If you have already connected with the CUPS Health Clinic, and have accessed services with a CUPS provider, please call us at (403) 221-8797 (Press Option #1) to book an appointment.
- For concerns that do not directly require a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner, nurses are available on a walk-in or pre-booked basis Monday through Friday
How many walk-in spots are available each day?
There is no set number of daily walk-in spots available, it is dependent on the number of providers available on any given day.
If I don’t have a healthcare card, can I still access services?
Yes, staff will work with you to obtain a healthcare card and apply for prescription coverage as needed.
What if I need specialist care?
CUPS provides referrals to specialists and external providers as required.