Quieter times: Early morning appointments on weekdays tend to be less congested at community health centres. Calling ahead to book an appointment is the best way to minimize wait times at the TVCHC.
Busier times: Late afternoons and days immediately following a holiday closure may be busier than usual as patients with accumulated health concerns seek care. Avoid walk-in visits without calling ahead, as provider availability varies throughout the day.
Tobique Valley Community Health Centre (TVCHC) is a primary health care facility located at 120 Main St in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, serving Plaster Rock and the surrounding rural communities of Victoria County. Operating under Horizon Health Network, the centre provides a broad range of primary and preventive care services through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dietitians, and counsellors. This is a community health centre — not an emergency department — and patients experiencing medical emergencies should call 911 or travel to the nearest full-service emergency facility in the region.
Services & Specialties
Primary health care (scheduled and unscheduled appointments), Chronic disease management, Illness and injury prevention, Blood work and laboratory services, X-ray and diagnostic imaging, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and dietitian services, Social work services, Mental health counselling, Addiction and mental health services (Horizon), Public health services, Health promotion and community development.
Amenities
Bright and welcoming waiting room with vibrant, cheerful décor
This is a primary care centre, not an emergency department — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately or proceed to Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph Hospital in Perth-Andover.
Call ahead at 506-356-6600 to confirm provider availability and whether an appointment is needed before visiting, as not all providers are present during all open hours.
The centre is closed on weekends and holidays — plan non-urgent health needs for weekdays when possible.
Diagnostic services including blood work, X-rays, and physiotherapy are available on-site, potentially saving you a trip to a larger centre.
If you require addiction, mental health, or public health services, these are available through Horizon in the Tobique and Perth-Andover area — ask staff about referrals.
What to Bring
Provincial health card (New Brunswick Medicare card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications including dosages
List of known allergies
Referral documents or previous test results if applicable
Name and contact information of your regular family physician or specialist
Insurance information if applicable
Pen and notepad to record any instructions or follow-up steps
Parking
Surface-level parking is likely available on-site at 120 Main St given the facility's small-town, community setting. Contact the centre directly at 506-356-6600 to confirm parking availability and accessibility features.
Getting There
There is no public transportation serving communities in this rural area of Victoria County. Personal vehicle or pre-arranged transportation is required to reach the facility. Patients without their own transportation should make arrangements before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tobique Valley Community Health Centre have an emergency department?
No. The TVCHC is a primary health care centre and does not have an emergency department. For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest full-service emergency department. Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph Hospital in Perth-Andover is the closest facility with emergency services, located approximately 40 km away.
What are the hours of operation at TVCHC in Plaster Rock?
The centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is closed on weekends and statutory holidays. Not all health care providers are available during every hour the centre is open, so calling ahead at 506-356-6600 is strongly recommended.
What types of health care providers work at the Tobique Valley Community Health Centre?
The TVCHC is staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dietitians, health promoters, counsellors, and other health care providers. Depending on availability, you may be seen by a nurse practitioner rather than a physician.
Can I get blood work or X-rays done at the TVCHC?
Yes. Diagnostic services including blood work, X-rays, and physiotherapy are available at the facility, which can save patients in the Plaster Rock area from travelling to a larger centre for routine diagnostics.
Is the Tobique Valley Community Health Centre part of Horizon Health Network?
Yes. The TVCHC operates under Horizon Health Network, New Brunswick's largest regional health authority. Horizon's Addiction and Mental Health and Public Health services are also available in the Tobique and Perth-Andover area.
How do I get to the TVCHC if I don't have a car?
There is no public transportation available between communities in this rural part of Victoria County. Patients without personal vehicles should arrange a ride before their visit. Contact the centre at 506-356-6600 to ask if any local transportation resources or patient transit options are available.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on New Brunswick health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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