Medical Interpreting Services - Mobile

Provides American Sign Language interpreters, oral interpreters, and interveners for emergency and non-emergency medical appointments in communities across BC. Professional interpretation can be arranged for doctor appointments, medical imaging, hospital stays, and patient-family conferences.
Agency
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
Phone Numbers
Main Line: 604-736-7012
- Non-urgent
Emergency Line: 604-736-7039
Toll Free Line: 1-877-736-7039
- Emergency
Toll Free Line: 1-877-736-7012
- Non-urgent
Text (SMS): 778-995-7391
- Non-urgent
Eligibility
Targeted Population Restricted

BC residents who are deaf, deafened, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
Application Process
Call or see website to book an interpreter or for more information.
Program Fee
No Cost

Fees covered by the Provincial Language Services
Hours
Monday
08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday
08:00 - 16:00
Friday
08:00 - 16:00
Non-urgent services as noted; closed statutory holidays. Emergency medical interpreting services: 4:00 pm - 8:00 am, 7 days a week.
Main Website: https://wavefrontcentre.ca/client-resources/medical-interpreting-services/
Languages
American Sign Language
English
Service delivery
Mobile
Coverage Area
Province of BC