Yukon Health and Social Services

Name :

Yukon Health and Social Services

Address  :

307 Black Street
Box 2703

Town  :

Whitehorse

State  :

Yukon

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

Y1A 2C6

Phone  :

867 667 3673

Fax  :

867 667 3096

Web URL  :

Email  :


Description

Mission
The mission of the Department of Health and Social Services commits the department and its employees to quality health and social services for Yukoners

helping individuals acquire the skills to live responsible healthy and
independent lives and

providing a range of accessible affordable services that assist individuals
families and communities to reach their full potential
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