Black Community Support Line: 1-866-732-1253 Ext. 2

The Black Community Support Line is here to provide resources, supports and navigation to those of African descent across Nova Scotia.

Calls are serviced through voicemail and messages will be returned within 12 hours.

1-855-732-1253, EXT 2

Via: The Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC)

Black Community Support Line - 1-866-732-1253 Ext. 2
Black Community Support Line – 1-866-732-1253 Ext. 2

The Black Community Support Line is here to provide resources, supports and navigation to those of African descent across Nova Scotia.

Calls are serviced through voicemail and messages will be returned within 12 hours.

1-855-732-1253, EXT 2

Via: The Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC)

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