Aboriginal Community Health Advocate Program

Name :

Aboriginal Community Health Advocate Program

Address  :

96 East Broadway

Town  :

Vancouver

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V5T 4N9

Phone  :

604 873 1833

Web URL  :

Not Available

Email  :


Description

This program provides advocacy referral and support for Aboriginal individuals and families who have difficulties accessing health and social services in Vancouver and Richmond
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