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Independent Rights Advice Service

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Acknowledgment

The central office of the Independent Rights Advice Service is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl ̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Click below to see a full acknowledgement of First Nations territories as well as Indigenous laws and health practices.

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Contact us

Hours of operationMonday to Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm PST
Excluding statutory holidays
Phone604-681-4070
AddressCanadian Mental Health Association
British Columbia Division
Suite 905 - 1130 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
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