Health promotion and public health supports for women, children, youth, and families from Black Creek to Fanny Bay.
Supports residents from Black Creek to Fanny Bay, including Denman and Hornby Islands. Services include publicly funded immunizations for eligible adults, TB testing for eligible populations, STI testing for eligible people under 26, outreach immunization and STI testing, nutrition information from a registered dietitian, and youth clinics offering free confidential drop-in nursing services. Youth clinics provide pregnancy testing and counselling, STI testing and treatment, low-cost birth control and emergency contraceptive pills, free condoms, and referrals. Additional supports include the Baby Bed Program (free safe sleeping surface for new and expecting parents, no appointment, weekdays 08:30–16:30), breastfeeding support including Thursday drop-in 10:00–12:00, lactation consultants, and a Friday postpartum adjustments group 13:00–14:30. Call the Health Unit for eligibility and current program availability.
Service Areas: Black Creek, Courtenay, Denman Island, Fanny Bay, Hornby Island, Merville, Oyster River, Saratoga Beach
Community-run food bank on Hornby Island with Comox Valley Food Bank support and governance.
The Comox Valley Food Bank took on management and governance of Hornby Island food bank services in July 2025, working alongside local volunteers. Hornby Island Educational Society continues to operate The Kitchen, including a hot meal and home delivery program. The food bank is based at Joe King Ball Park. Contact the Comox Valley Food Bank to confirm current client access hours.
Service Areas: Hornby Island
Location: 3875 Central Road, Hornby Island, British Columbia
Helps connect people in Grantham and the Comox Valley with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
The Comox Valley Primary Care Network works with local clinics to connect people to a primary care provider. Register with the Health Connect Registry to request a family doctor or nurse practitioner. HealthLink BC also offers 8-1-1 navigation for health advice and service information; this is a provincial access line, not the network’s direct contact number.
Service Areas: Buckley Bay, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman Island, Fanny Bay, Grantham, Hornby Island, K’ómoks, Little River, Merville, Mud Bay, Royston, Union Bay