Indian American Community Services
Flag this Organization: Indian American Community Services for removalIACS provides culturally competent health care, mental health, and community services—especially for immigrant and refugee populations in the Eastside region. Its bilingual and bicultural approach advances human service access, strengthens IACS’s network with diversity-focused providers, and promotes organizational excellence in service practice.
For more information, see the Indian American Community Services website.
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