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A friendlier future is a healthier future for all

At TELUS, we believe everyone should have access to healthcare when and where they need it, regardless of their socio-economic status. That’s why our Health for Good™ program connects underserved individuals to the medical and mental health care they need. 

TELUS Health for Good provides marginalized individuals with improved access to primary and mental health services, and supports low-income older adults to safely age in place with confidence.

Health for Good initiatives

Explore how we’re helping empower Canadians everywhere to live healthier, happier lives.
TELUS Mobile Health Clinics

Reaching and treating the most marginalized among us - including those experiencing homelessness - through our TELUS Mobile Health Clinics, powered by TELUS Health technology.

Free TELUS Health MyCare Counselling

Providing free TELUS Health MyCare™ counselling sessions for marginalized individuals, helping them take control of their mental well‑being.

Subsidized LivingWell Companion

Enabling low-income older adults to keep living independently and enjoy peace of mind with subsidized access to TELUS LivingWell Companion™.

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Health for Good

TELUS Mobile Health Clinics

Over 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness each day, many facing complex mental health and addiction issues and yet struggling to access traditional health care services. TELUS Mobile Health Clinics, powered by TELUS Health technology, reach and treat the most marginalized among us while respecting their privacy and dignity.

45,000 +

patient visits provided in 2022
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12 million dollars

invested through 2025
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36%

of patients would not have accessed healthcare otherwise

23

Canadian communities served

“Every single time I visit the van, I’m in desperate need of help. It’s very good to know that they are always there. Always.”

– North End Community Health Centre Mosh client

Where we operate

Health for Good Mobile Clinics operate in 23 Canadian communities, offering an effective community-specific primary care outreach model. Many have been designed in partnership with ékm architecture, based in Montréal, Québec.

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Calgary
Edmonton
Halifax
Niagara Region
Ottawa
Peel Region
Surrey
Toronto
Vancouver
Victoria
Waterloo Region
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“It’s great to have resources for the homeless who can’t afford what they need. I felt worth saving.”
Sanguen Health client
“If it wasn’t for COVID-19 testing being offered at the mobile clinic, who knows how many more people would have died. The clinic does its job and so much more.”
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Connecting people in need

Watch how Health for Good is making a positive difference in communities across Canada.
Building a better future for Canadians
Founded in 2014, TELUS Health for Good has supported over 140,000 patient visits. Through this program, people experiencing homelessness and others in need nationwide have accessed healthcare they wouldn’t have otherwise had. In addition, our clinics have provided over 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations, tests and assessments throughout the pandemic.

Mobile Health Clinics in action

Learn more about how mobile health clinics, powered by TELUS Health, connect underserved individuals to the medical and mental health care they need.
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Health for Good TELUS Health MyCare

Free virtual mental health counselling

TELUS Health for Good, in partnership with YWCA Metro Vancouver, Mamas for Mamas and Dress for Success Vancouver, provides marginalized and low-income women with access to free virtual counselling appointments through TELUS Health MyCare.

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TELUS Health MyCare™ Mobile App

This free app offers access to a robust suite of health and wellness services and tools from the convenience of a smartphone. Users can consult with a locally licenced physician and book appointments with professional mental health counsellors and registered dietitians. 

Note: TELUS Health MyCare provides mental health services in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec.

"I thought of giving this app a try and I was surprised by the ease of the onboarding experience, process to book an appointment, information exchange and the actual people are so nice (in case you need to call). Love this app."
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"Gave me the tools and advice I needed."
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"Having this kind of access to a professional in your province is priceless."
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Our Partners

With the ongoing support of key partners and volunteers, along with the power of technology, TELUS Health for Good is helping to revolutionize healthcare in Canada.
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YWCA Metro Vancouver advances gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic well‑being.
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Mamas for Mamas is a specialized poverty relief agency and an all-inclusive community for mothers and caregivers across Canada. They envision a future where no mama or child is left behind.
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Dress for Success Vancouver empowers women to achieve financial independence and personal success through fulfilling employment. As an organization, they aim to understand and address the many ways different people are affected by barriers and discrimination that go beyond gender.
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Health for Good LivingWell Companion

Subsidized access to LivingWell Companion

Health for Good provides low-income older adults who have qualified for our Internet for Good® or Mobility for Good® for Seniors programs with access to subsidized LivingWell Companion™ service.

LivingWell Companion is a personal medical alert service which provides access to 24/7 live emergency support and offers an optional fall detection feature. It empowers older adults to live independently and enjoy peace of mind.

Who can apply

All individuals who qualify for our Internet for Good for Seniors and Mobility for Good for Seniors programs automatically qualify for discounted LivingWell Companion services as part of Health for Good. For more information, please visit our Connecting for Good for Seniors page.

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LivingWell Companion Home (without fall detection)

Feel safe in your home knowing you're always connected to help with the LivingWell Companion Home™ pendant.

  • 24/7 professional monitoring

  • Access to a trained operator

  • Integrated speaker on base station (included)

LivingWell Companion Home (without fall detection) is available to qualifying low-income adults 65 or older for $5 per month (regular price $45 per month).

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LivingWell Companion Go

Feel safe knowing you're always connected to help with the mobile LivingWell Companion Go™ pendant.

  • 24/7 professional monitoring

  • 2-way voice communication on the pendant

  • Access to a trained operator

  • Built-in GPS & fall detection feature

LivingWell Companion Go is available to qualifying low-income adults 65 or older for $20 per month (regular price $65 per month).

Apply today

You'll automatically qualify to add LivingWell Companion starting at $5 per month when your application for Internet for Good for Seniors or Mobility for Good for Seniors is approved.
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Mobility for Good for Seniors

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Internet for Good for Seniors

Frequently Asked Questions

For additional LivingWell Companion information, visit our product FAQ page.

Supporting charities and nonprofits

Empowering charitable and not-for-profit organizations to expand their impact

Connecting for Good programs

If you’re a not-for-profit seeking assistance not currently available through one of our Connecting for Good programs, please submit your request below.

Subsidized mental health support

If you represent a charitable or not-for-profit organization and are looking for subsidized TELUS Health MyCare Counselling sessions for the individuals you support, fill out this form to connect with a TELUS Health MyCare partnership representative.