Children Who Witness Abuse
The Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides Violence Is Preventable (VIP) presentations in the Schools and for the community.
Address / Contact Info
Cariboo Friendship Society
99 South Third Avenue
68 South Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BCV2G 1J1
The Children Who Witness Abuse Program is located across the street from Cariboo Friendship Society's Main Office
Phone Numbers
Children Who Witness Abuse: (250) 398-7005
Cariboo Friendship Society Reception: (250) 398-6831
Fax: (250) 398-6115
Hours of Operation
Regular hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Amenities
Accessibility features:
Service Details
| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional, school personnel, Ministry of Children & Family Development |
|---|---|
| Currently accepting new patients / clients | Currently accepting new patients / clients |
Categorization
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This program was last updated on: 01 Feb 2017.
