Community support in Yukon are provided by community nursing, health centres and hospitals.
Community hospitals and health centres
The community nurse practitioner is On Call 24 hours for EMERGENCIES or VERY SERIOUS ILLNESS only. If it is not an emergency, wait until the health centre is open.
All services are provided by Yukon Government unless otherwise specified.
Language(s) Spoken: |
English |
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Community: |
Carcross, Tagish |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri: 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:30pm. |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program |
867-821-8212 |
For women who are thinking about becoming pregnant, to pregnant women, and post natal women with children up to one year of age. Fathers are encouraged to participate. Biweekly Fruit and Vegetable subsidy available, Whitehorse travel (to have baby) assistance is available, lending library, resources and support. |
Meals on Wheels |
867-821-8209 |
Once a week on Wednesday for citizens who are elderly, and who have a medical condition or injury and have been referred by a doctor. |
Home Support Workers |
867-821-4251 |
Two fulltime, home support workers. They provide cleaning, counseling and other activities like berry picking. This service is available to assist CTFN Citizens of any age who are ill or disabled. In all cases, a doctor or nurses referral is required. |
Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
Temporary Family Assistance |
867-821-4251 |
Provides for financial benefits and services to CTFN individuals and families who are in need. The purpose of the program is to enable individuals and families to maintain health, safety, dignity, and family unity. The assistance is offered in a respectful way with a view toward supporting self-sufficiency where possible. To this end, and through financial insentive, all participants establish they vision within a case management process, including life skills dev., seasonal ‘work opportunity’ programs, and education opportunities. |
Women's Group |
867-821-4251 |
A group for adult women held every Monday from 7-9pm at CTFN main office boardroom, to take part in social and cultural activities, educational workshops, and peer support. |
NNADAP/Skookum Jim Camp |
867-821-3205 |
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Family Services |
867-821-4251 |
Family Council made up of representatives from C/TFN six clans offers support with respeect to prevention and childwelfare matters regarding our citizens. Support to the family, case management, and the full array of services are made available to help our Families achieve their vision. |
Language(s) Spoken: |
English |
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Community: |
Haines Junction, Champagne, Whitehorse |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (optional) |
Social Programs |
867-634-4238 |
Income assistance, family and child concerns and substance abuse wellness programs and plans are developed. |
Child Welfare, Family Support, Substance Abuse |
867-667-4010 |
Works one to one with clients to address their concerns for child welfare, substance abuse issues and family relationships and makes referrals if necessary to other agencies. |
Acting Case Manager/ Income Assistance |
867-634-4203 |
Manages the income assistance program by personal interviews, develops wellness plans to promote positive outcomes and makes referrals to programs and or services of CAFN or other agencies. Also participates in development of programs and community events for positive family environments. |
Family Violence, Residentail School & Addictions Counselor |
867-634-4012 |
Provides social and counseling services to CAFN community members in the areas of family violence, residential school and addictions. Councilors are available in Haines Junction, Takhini and Whitehorse to meet individuals and families. Referrals to other agencies to attend treatment programs or other mental health agencies can be assisted through the counselor. |
Social Support Worker |
867-634-4011 |
Families and individuals are provided assistance by supporting the needs either individually or for families. The social support worker works closely with families and individuals to reduce risks of family violence and child abuse and assists clients to enter treatment, healing programs or other programs that helps clients to better understand healthy family relationships for a more positive community. |
Family Health Promotion |
867-634-4223 |
Worker works to optimize the home environment for the physical, mental and emotional well being of children (0-5 years of age) in all CAFN communities and assists in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills, reducing family stress and meeting the needs of parents. |
Health Promotion Facilitator |
867-634-4246 |
Focus is on providing prevention, awareness, educational and promotional activities, programs, workshops and seminars on current health issues and concerns such as FASD, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and smoking awareness and prevention for all ages by promoting healthy living and a traditional lifestyle to all members of CAFN. |
Community Care Worker |
867-634-4212 |
Home support services such as cleaning, laundry, cooking and is based on individual client care plans, which are done at the initial assessment and revised as needed. |
Elder’s Program Coordinator |
867-634-4212 |
Provides cultural, social and recreational activities and/or travel to such activities for Elders who do not have access to transportation. Also communicates with the Health Centre to schedule medical travel and makes appointments for non-medical necessities such as optometrist (eye health) and dental check-ups upon request. If you require travel, please let us know as soon as possible! |
Recreation Coordinator |
867-634-4014 |
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Language(s) Spoken: |
English |
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Community: |
Burwash Landing, Destruction Bay |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (optional) |
Community Health & Elders' Coordinator |
867-841-4616 or |
The Community Health Coordinator is responsible for providing basic health case management. They also serve as a liaison between citizens of the First Nation and Government health officials and service providers. Includes home visits, school and community programs and assisting citizens in understanding the health care system. They are also responsible for health promotion and illness prevention programs. |
Home Care Worker |
867-841-4616 or |
In-home care services such as home management, aids in delivering respite care and emotional support to clients of the Home Care Program. |
Social Liasion Coordinator |
867-841-4616 ext. 244 |
Counselling and support for Alchol & Drug, Child Welfare, Legal Assistance, . Healthy living, family violence court related matters |
Language(s) Spoken: |
English |
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Community: |
Whitehorse |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm |
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Heath Centre staff includes Registered Nurses (3), Community Health Reps (1), Elder Support Workers (2), Wellness/Addictions Counsellor, Youth Outreach Counsellor, Healthy Lifestyles & Community Support Workers (3), Cook, and other administrative support staff. |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (optional) |
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Drop in Health Centre clinic |
867-668-7289 |
Community health centre clinic available on drop-in basis Mon to Fri from 8:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30. Community Health Nurse available to provide health assessments, on-going health monitoring, teaching and education, assistance with illness management, communicable disease control & immunizations, referrals, and support. |
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Communicable Disease Control |
867-668-7289 |
Delivery of Yukon Immunization Program including Flu program, TB control, STI testing and support. |
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Prenatal Care, Maternal Child programming |
867-668-7289 |
KD Health offers full scope of pre & postnatal care, newborn & child health services including Yukon immunization program. Program focus includes: nutrition education & support intended to promote healthy birth outcomes, breastfeeding promotion and support, lifestyle guidance, and healthy parenting. |
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Medical Doctor |
867-668-7289 |
GP offers clinic once weekly for Kwanlin Dun Health Centre clients. Appointments can be made through the Home & Community Care Nurse. |
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Home & Community Care |
867-668-7289 |
Referrals accepted through the Home & Community Care Nurse. Client assessments, and care plans developed in collaboration with the client. Personal care, home support, nursing, advocacy, and linkages/referrals to other community support services are the cornerstones of this program. Meals on Wheels - hot meal delivery twice weekly. Referrals can be made to the Home & Community Care Nurse. |
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Diabetes Prevention/Healthy Lifestyle |
867-668-7289 |
Twice weekly walk program at Canada Games Centre. Monthly Diabetes Luncheons & Education sessions; Bi-weekly Brown Bag Lunch & Learn sessions. Health assessment, monitoring, education, home visits, and support available. |
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Wellness Programs |
867-668-7289 |
Wellness counselling, substance use & addictions counselling, youth outreach counselling, group programs, Indian Residential School support, Traditional teachings and on-the-land camps and activities. |
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Alcohol & Drug Treatment |
867-668-7289 |
Counselling and support to access treatment programs provided through Wellness staff. |
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Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
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Language(s) Spoken: |
English, Northern Tutchone |
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Community: |
Carmacks |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (optional) |
Prenatal and Early Childhood Coordinator |
867-863-3002 |
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Meals on Wheels |
Coming Soon |
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Social Assistance |
867-863-5576 |
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Home Care/Home Support |
867-863-5576 |
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Community Health Worker |
867-863-3003 |
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Mental Health/Counseling |
Bill Stewart, Psychologist |
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Community Alcohol and Drug Worker |
867-863-3000 |
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Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
Child Welfare |
867-863-3001 |
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Youth Outreach Worker |
867-863-5576 |
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Youth Worker |
867-863-5576 |
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Outreach Coordinator |
867-863-5576 |
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DayCare Coordinator |
867-863-5559 |
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Director, Health and Social Programs |
867-863-3001 |
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Language(s) Spoken: |
English, Northern Tutchone |
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Community: |
Mayo |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri: 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:30pm. |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
Prenatal Care |
867-996-2420 Ext. 40 |
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Meals on Wheels |
867-996-2420 Ext. 39 |
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Social Assistance |
867-996-2420 Ext. 36 |
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Home Care/Home Support |
867-996-2420 Ext. 39 |
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Dietary Health/Nutrition |
867-996-2420 Ext. 40 |
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Alcohol & Drug Treatment |
867-996-2420 Ext. 38 |
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Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
Child Welfare |
867-996-2420 Ext. 37 |
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Language(s) Spoken: |
English |
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Community: |
Whitehorse |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (optional) |
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867-668-3613 |
Comprehensive case managed home and community care and family support and optimizes the home environment for the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being of families in high risk situations. |
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867-668-3613 |
The program provides financial assistance to Ta’an Kwäch’än citizens for travel related expenses in cases of medical emergencies in the immediate family. This funding is available as a last resort. |
Language(s) Spoken: |
English |
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Community: |
Teslin |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri: 8:00am to noon and 12:45pm to 5pm. Closed every second Friday. |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
Prenatal Care |
867-390-2532 ext. 324 |
Pre & Post Natal Care and Early Childhood |
Meals on Wheels |
867-390-2532 ext. 333 |
Meals delivered Tuesday and Thursday to homes. Every second Wednesday Soup Kitchen at noon hour. |
Temporary Financial Assistance |
867-390-2532 ext. 334 |
TFA intake provided first week of every month. |
Home & Community Care Coordinator |
867-390-2532 ext. 323 |
Coordinates Home Care assessments/ referrals/ hospital discharge planning/ medical / dental appointments. Health Community Acitivies for Elders. |
Health Manager |
867-390-2532 ext. 327 |
Coordinates Healthy lifestyle programs and liaisons with NIHB re client needs, works with emergency medical assistance policy. Health Promotion Actiivities |
Mental Health/Counseling |
867-390-2532 ext. 329 |
We utilize NIHB Mental Health Program. Also TTC purchases counselling services and Many Rivers Counselling Service. |
Alcohol & Drug Treatment |
867-390-2532 ext. 426 or 326 or 329 |
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Detox |
867-390-2532 ext. 426 or 326 or 329 |
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Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
Child Welfare |
867-390-2532 ext. 329 |
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Home Support Worker |
867-390-2532 ext. 331 |
Provides Light housekeeping, laundry Service, transportation for grocery shopping and bill payments. |
Aboriginal Head Start |
867-390-2532 ext. 436 |
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Early Learning & Child Care Centre |
867-390-2741 |
Daycare, Play School, Literacy Programs, Prenatal Program and Aboriginal Head Start |
Program Manager |
867-390-2532 ext. 329 |
Social issues, Addictions, Counselling, Child Welfare, Family Violence, etc. |
Peacemaker Justice Program |
867-390-2532 ext. 322 |
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Language(s) Spoken: |
Han, English |
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Community: |
Dawson City |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri: 9:00am to 5pm |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
Prenatal Care |
867-993-7165 |
Fruit & Vegetable subsidy available, Whitehorse travel (to have baby) assistance is available, lending library, resources and support. Prenatal Luncheons are held the second Monday of every month at the Community Support Centre. |
Meals on Wheels |
867-993-7151 |
Our M.O.W. program delivers meals three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for citizens who are elderly, citizens and caretakers, who have a medical condition or injury. |
Social Assistance |
867-993-7120 |
The Social Assistance Program provides for financial benefits and services to Tr’ondek Hwech’in individuals and families who are in need. |
Home Care/Home Support |
867-993-7155 |
This service is to provide citizens with a medical condition that need the extra support, so they are able to maintain an independent lifestyle. |
Dietary Health/Nutrition |
867-993-7165 |
Healthy Cooking Kitchen, Healthy Drop In |
Mental Health/Counseling |
867-993-7150 |
To provide support, education, and counselling services to Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens and other community members who are facing and dealing with personal issues. |
Alcohol & Drug Treatment |
867-993-7148 |
Provide culturally relevant pre-treatment/aftercare programs and services, including: sobriety support circles, treatment referrals, education programs, and substance free events. |
Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
Foot Clinic |
867-993-7151 |
Foot Clinic is the last Tuesday of every month and held at the MacDonald Lodge. |
Community Support Center |
Whitehorse |
Located on 2nd Avenue (next to CIBC), the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Support Center offers programs and service for T.H. citizens. The Center was created to provide individuals and families opportunities for support and healing around issues related to a |
Soup Kitchen |
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The community soup kitchen is a hot lunch served daily (Monday to Friday) from 12-1pm at the Heritage Hall. |
Women's Group |
867-993-7148 |
A group for adult women held every Thursday from 7-9pm, to take part in social and cultural activities, educational workshops, and peer support. |
Language(s) Spoken: |
Gwich'in Athapaskan, English |
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Community: |
Old Crow |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION (optional) |
Prenatal Care |
867-966-3261 |
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Meals on Wheels |
867-966-3261 |
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Social Assistance |
867-966-3261 |
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Home Care/Home Support |
867-966-3261 |
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Dietary Health/Nutrition |
867-966-3261 |
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Mental Health/Counseling |
867-966-3418 |
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Alcohol & Drug Treatment |
867-966-3418 |
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Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |
Child Welfare |
867-966-3261 |
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Family Violence |
867-966-3418 |
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Language(s) Spoken: |
English, Upper Tanana and Northern Tutchone |
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Community: |
Beaver Creek |
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Office Hours: |
Mon - Fri: 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:30pm. |
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SERVICE NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
Prenatal Care |
867-862-7802 ext: 224 |
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Social Assistance |
867-862-7802 ext: 226 |
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Home Care/Home Support |
867-862-7802 ext: 224 |
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Alcohol & Drug Treatment |
867-862-7802 ext: 224 |
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Dental |
867-393-6866 or |
First Nation & Inuit Health Branch Dental Clinic - Whitehorse |