Community Supports

The following is a listing of local community supports.

If you notice any updates needed for contact and service information for the organizations listed below, please contact iscs@yrdsb.ca.

 

211 Ontario

Help is available through more than 700 community and government agencies in York Region. Managed and maintained by the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and funded by the United Way.  211 Ontario is Canada’s primary source of information on government and community-based health and social services. It is a both a helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services that is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists.

2SLGBTQA+ Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Blue Door - INNclusion

Supportive housing program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth at risk of/experiencing homelessness ages 16-26.
1-888-554-5525

innclusion@bluedoor.ca 
CAYR/Rainbow Space

Social and support programs for youth ages 13-29, especially for 2SLGBTQ+ and ally youth.
 
Instagram: @cayrcommunity
Twitter: @cayrcc.
LGBTQ+ at the J, Provided by
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre

LGBTQ+ at the J strives to be the heart of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community, providing queer Jews opportunities to gather, celebrate and thrive. 
carag@mnjcc.org  
LGBT Youthline

Emergency peer counseling support available in evenings through call, text, or online chat.
Call: 1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275
PFLAG York Region

Support meetings for parents and family of 2SLGBTQ+ people, also open to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Anonymous Support Line and community presentations also available.

Anonymous Support Line: 
1.866.YR.PFLAG (977.3524)

4630 Highway 7 East

P.O. Box 64530

Unionville, ON L3R 0M9

Rainbow Alliance, Provided by 
Jewish Family & Child Services (JF&CS)


Free service, Quarterly group meetings on Wednesdays. A drop-in support group for parents, family members and allies of LGBTQ+ individuals.

416-638-7800

ssidney@jfandcs.com 
York Rainbow Support 
Provided by Family Services York Region

Community Mental Health supports, specific support groups for trans youth, youth exploring gender identity, and parents of trans youth, also operates a phone number for requests for connections to 2SLGBTQ+ resources in York Region.
York Rainbow Support Line: 
1-888-York-LGBT or (1-888-967-5542)

For more information:
1-866-415-9723 or 905-475-9717
YRDSB Gender Identity and Expression Guidelines (PDF) 

YRDSB Equity, Family & Student Support Forms:

Referral form for students, family and community

Referral form for YRDSB Staff (GAPPS login required)

This form has been designed for the completion by students or parents / guardians to access equity and inclusive education supports from Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) and the First Nation, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) team.

Accessibility Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Autism Ontario

1179 King Street West, Suite 004 

Toronto, ON M6K 3C5


416-246-9592 

1-800-472-7789

Autism Unplugged Learning Centre

23324 Woodbine Ave 

Keswick, ON L4P 3E9


905-252-4273

info@autismunplugged.ca 

Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI)

The Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) is directly operated by the Government of Ontario. Programs and services at CPRI are for children and youth with complex combinations of special needs, including developmental disabilities, autism and severe behavioural, emotional and mental health challenges.

1-877-494-2774

CPRI.Educate@ontario.ca 

Children's Treatment Network13175 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0G6

1-866-377-0286
Community Living York South

101 Edward Avenue 

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5E5

1-877-737-3475

info@communitylivingyorksouth.ca 

DeafBlind Ontario Services

905-853-2862

info@deafblindontario.com 

Developmental Services Ontario 240 Edward St #3, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9

(905) 953-0796 
Down Syndrome Association of York Region416-410-3696

info@dsayr.ca 
Family Support Network

314 Botsford St., Newmarket, On L3Y 1S5

416-738-6525

info@familysupportnetwork.ca  

Good Neighbour Project647-873-2230

info@goodneighbourproject.com 
Kerry's Place Autism Services

34 Berczy Street Aurora, Ontario L4G 1W9

1-833-775-3779

info@kerrysplace.org 

Kinark Child and Family Services

500 Hood Road, Suite 200 

Markham ON L3R 9Z3

1-888-454-6275

info@kinark.on.ca 

L’Arche Daybreak 

11339 Yonge Street

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S1L1

905- 884-3454

office@larchedaybreak.com 

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

17310 Yonge Street 

Unit 1 Newmarket ON L3Y 7R8

Tel: (905) 868-8900

Toll Free: 1-877-669-6658

TDD/TTY: (905) 715-7759

Fax: (905) 715-7662

ODSP.Newmarket@ontario.ca 

Mailing address

PO Box 3399
STN Main
Markham, ON  L3R 6J2

Project Autism CanadaContact Form
REENA

927 Clark Ave West, Thornhill ON, L4J 8G6 

(905) 889-6484

info@reena.org 

March Of Dimes

13311 Yonge St., Ste. 202 and 203 

Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6 


905-773-7758

1-800-567-0315

The Learning Disabilities Association of York Region

9040 Leslie Street, Suite 208 

Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M4

905-884-7933

1-866-7053297


info@ldayr.org 

York Region Respite Center905-392-6616
York Support Services Network

240 Edward St Unit 3, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9

905-898-6455

1-888-695-0070

contact@yssn.cn 

Clothing Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Coats for Kids 
Provided by Newmarket Lions Club

The program runs from mid-October to mid-March each year.
P.O. Box 55, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4W3

info@newmarketlionsclub.com

905-252-3203
GoodWill Boutique on Mulock905-235-1030
Mission Thrift Store

665 Davis Drive, Unit 23

Newmarket, ON L3Y 2R2
 

1 (855) 204-4980

Rosie’s Closet, Provided by

Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers

361 Eagle Street

Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K5
 

Tel: (905) 853-5514

Toll Free: 1-877-516-3715

Fax: (905) 853-5949
 

information@roseofsharon.com 

Second Chance Clothing Depot
Provided by 
St. James the Apostle Anglican Church

If you or your children need clothes, you can find good quality free clothing at our clothing depot which is open Weds mornings from 9:30-12. Our Clothing Depot is  NOT able to process clothing donations at this time. We are however open for people to use the services!
stjames1959@gmail.com 
The Salvation Army 

Aurora
15338 Leslie St, Aurora, ON L4G 7C4 

905 895 6119

Markham
9293 Markham Rd, Markham, ON L6E 1B2

905 472 6506


Newmarket
130 Davis Dr, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2N1

905 830 1656

Richmond Hill
11300 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 

905 787 8993

Georgina
Georgina Community Church
1816 Metro Rd, Jacksons Point, ON L0E 1L0

905 722-3059
 

Community Centres, Libraries & Heritage Institutions

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Aurora Public Library  15145 Yonge St.
Aurora, ON  L4G 1M1
info@aurorapl.ca
905-727-9494

Georgina Island First Nations Public Library

Chippewas of Georgina Island  
 

830 Chief Joseph Snake Rd.
Georgina, ON  L0E 1R0

lmooney@georginaisland.com

705-437-4327 (Administration)
705-437-1337 (Office)
East Gwillimbury Public Library
 

Holland Landing Branch  

19513 Yonge St.
Holland Landing, ON  L9N 1L8
905-836-6492

Mount Albert Branch  

19300 Centre St.
Mount Albert, ON  L0G 1M0
905-473-2472

Gallanough Resource Centre1 Brooke St, Markham, ON  L4J 2K7
905-881-2828
Georgina Public Library

 

Keswick Branch 

90 Wexford Dr, Keswick, ON  L4P 3P7
905-476-5762

Pefferlaw Branch  

76 Pete's Lane, Pefferlaw, ON  L0E 1N0
705-437-1514

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
5279 Black River Rd, Sutton, ON  L0E 1L0
905-722-5702

Latcham Art Centre

Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wed & Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm

2 Park Drive

Stouffville, Ontario, Canada L4A 4K1

905-640-8954

King Township Public Library

 

Ansnorveldt Branch 
(Self Service Pickup/Returns)  

18997 Dufferin St, Ansnorveldt, ON  L3Y 4V9
905-883-5101

King City Branch  

1970 King Rd, King City, ON  L7B 1K9
905-833-5101


Nobleton Branch  

8 Sheardown Dr, Nobleton, ON  L0G 1N0
905-859-4188


Schomberg Branch  

77 Main St, Schomberg, ON  L0G 1T0
905-939-2102

Markham Public Library 
 

Aaniin Branch  

5665 14th Ave, Markham, ON  L3S 3K5 905-513-7977

Angus Glen Branch  

3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON  L6C 1P8

Cornell Branch  

Markham Public Library, 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON  L6B 0T2

Markham Village Branch  

Markham Public Library, 6031 Hwy 7 E, Markham, ON  L3P 3A7

Milliken Mills Branch  

7600 Kennedy Rd, Unit 1, Markham, ON  L3R 9S5

Thornhill Community Centre Branch  

7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ON  L3T 4P1

Thornhill Village Library  

10 Colborne St, Thornhill, ON  L3T 1Z6

Unionville Branch  

15 Library Lane, Markham, ON  L3R 5C4

McMichael Canadian Art Collection


 

10365 Islington Avenue
Kleinburg, Ontario, L0J 1C0

Email: info@mcmichael.com
Tel: 905.893.1121 or toll free 1.888.213.1121
Fax: 905.893.0692
Newmarket Public Library


 
438 Park Ave, Newmarket, ON  L3Y 1W1
905-953-5110
Richmond Hill Public Library 

 

Central Library  

1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill, ON  L4C 0H5

Oak Ridges Library  

34 Regatta Ave, Richmond Hill, ON  L4E 4R1

Richmond Green Library  

1 William F Bell Pkwy, Richmond Hill, ON  L4S 2T9

Richvale Library  

40 Pearson Ave, Richmond Hill, ON  L4C 6T7

Vaughan Public Libraries

 


 

Ansley Grove Library  

350 Ansley Grove Rd, Woodbridge, ON  L4L 5C9

Bathurst Clark Resource Library  

900 Clark Ave W, Thornhill, ON  L4J 8C1

Civic Centre Resource Library  

2191 Major Mackenzie Dr, Vaughan, ON  L6A 4W2

Dufferin Clark Library  

1441 Clark Ave W, Thornhill, ON  L4J 7R4

Kleinburg Library  

10341 Islington Ave N, Kleinburg, ON  L0J 1C0

Maple Library  

10190 Keele St, Maple, ON  L6A 1G3

Pierre Berton Resource Library  

4921 Rutherford Rd, Woodbridge, ON  L4L 1A6

Pleasant Ridge Library  

300 Pleasant Ridge Ave, Vaughan, ON  L4J 9B3

Vellore Village Library  

1 Villa Royale Ave, Vaughan, ON  L4H 2Z7

Woodbridge Library  

150 Woodbridge Ave, Woodbridge, ON  L4L 2S7

Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library  2 Park Dr, Stouffville, ON  L4A 4K1
Heritage School House - YRDSB Museum and Archivesmuseum@yrdsb.ca 

 

Crisis and Support Lines

Agency/ServiceContact Information
York Regional Police (YRP)Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire):
911

Non-Emergency:
1-866-876-5423

Hate Crime Hotline: 
1-877-354-4283

Human Trafficking: 
humantraffickingteam@yrp.ca
1-866-876-5423 ext. 6800
310 COPE1-855-310-2673
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

Services available for up to age 20.
1-833-900-1010
Community Crisis Response Service905-898-6455

contact@yssn.ca 

ConnexOntario 

Helping Ontarians discover mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in the province.If you or someone you care about is looking for addiction and mental health treatment services information, contact us. Free and confidential. ConnexOntario accepts clientele via the telephone, email, and web chat. No walk-ins please. Our system navigation specialists will answer your call, email, or web chat 24/7 from anywhere in Ontario.

1-866-531-2600

Email Form
Crosslinks Street Outreach Van (LOFT)

Postsecondary Student Helpline

The Loft Crosslinks Street Outreach Van provides mobile services and supplies for people who are street involved, homeless and at risk of being homeless at various locations throughout York Region.
1-866-553-4053

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Care Centre of York Region (DASA)

Provides medical and counseling to victims

/survivors of sexual assault and domestic 

Abuse.

* offers counseling support to family members and caregivers

* information and referral to other agencies for follow-up care if needed

* must be age 13 and older for counseling service

Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital

10 Trench Street

Richmond Hill, ON

905-883-1212 Ext. 0 (Ask for DASA nurse)

 

Good2Talk

Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia.


Provide shelter and support to women facing violence.

1-866-925-5454
Housing Support Worker for Ages 16-26
Provided by 360Kids
647-205-3070
Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868
Krasman Centre Warm-line for Peer Crisis 

These services provide non-crisis and crisis live support from a recovery and peer informed perspective in the York Region, South Simcoe and North York areas. They are serviced by individuals with lived experience with mental health concerns, addiction, and/or trauma.
1-888-777-0979
LGBT Youthline

Emergency peer counseling support available in evenings through call, text, or online chat.
Call: 1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275

National Eating Disorder Helpline


Provided by: 
National Eating Disorder Information Centre

1-866-633-4220
RiseUp (Support Service for Black Youth)
Provided by Kids Help Phone

RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone is Canada’s first national, 24/7, bilingual e-mental health support service for Black youth. The service is free and available from coast to coast to coast.
Black youth can text RISE to 686868 or Facebook Messenger to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder. Conversations are confidential.

For more information about RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone, please use our general inquiry form to contact us or reach out to Tamar Brannigan, manager of Black Youth Initiatives, a program supported by The Slaight Family Foundation, at (416) 586-5437 ext. 8531 or blackyouth@kidshelpphone.ca.
Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region1-800-661-8294

Sikh Family Helpline

Peer to peer non emergency helpline servicing the Sikh community in Canada in Punjabi and English. Not a live call centre. 1-800-551-9128. 

1-800-551-9128
Telehealth Ontario

Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000

Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007

The Office of the Provincial Advocate Socfor 

and Youth, Provided by 
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)

The Office of the Provincial Advocate provides an independent voice for children and youth by responding to concerns from children, youth, and families who are seeking or receiving services under the Child and Family Services Act and the Education Act.

1-800-263-2841
Victim Services of York Region

905-953-5363

1-855-876-5423 ext. 6790

Victim Support Line (VSL)

Multilingual service.

1-888-579-2888


416-314-2447

Women's Support Network Crisis Line

905-895-7313

1-800-263-6734

Yellow Brick House Crisis Line1-800-263-3247
York Rainbow Support 
Provided by Family Services York Region

Community Mental Health supports, specific support groups for trans youth, youth exploring gender identity, and parents of trans youth, also operates a phone number for requests for connections to 2SLGBTQ+ resources in York Region.
York Rainbow Support Line: 
1-888-York-LGBT or (1-888-967-5542)

For more information:
1-866-415-9723 or 905-475-9717

 Culturally-Relevant and Newcomer Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Anatolian Heritage Federation

Anatolian Heritage Federation is a culturally-responsive non-profit organization for the Turkish community that is focused on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of its members, providing educational programs to its members and society at large, assisting business people in establishing themselves in Canada, organizing humanitarian relief activities and providing support to newcomers, and contributing diversity and social cohesion through education and engagement projects.
9575 Keele St, Maple, ON L6A 1M1

905-303-0162
Aurora Black Community Associationabc@aurorablackcommunity.com 
Black Foundation of Community Network (BFCN)

5100 Rutherford Road, P.O. 12305
Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 2J2

(416) 566-2731

info@bfcn.ca 

Black Boy CodeContact Us Form
Black Women In Motioninfo@blackwomeninmotion.org 
Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society

2383 Bloor St. W (2nd floor)

Toronto, Ontario

M6S 1P6 Canada Tel: 416-767-4595

 Fax: 416-767-2658

 cuias@cuias.org 

Caribbean African Canadian Social Services

995 Arrow Road, North York

Ontario, M9M 2Z5

Tel: 416 – 740 – 1056

Fax: 416 – 746 – 7035

Info@cafcan.org

 

For membership questions: membership@cafcan.org

 

Center for Immigrant and Community Services

Immigrant Youth Center
5284 Highway 7 East (at McCowan Rd) Unit 2, Markham, Ontario, L3P 1B9
Telephone: 905-294-8868
Fax: 905-294-8802
Email : info@cicscanada.com 

Markham South Welcome Centre
7220 Kennedy Road, Unit 8
Markham, Ontario, L3R 7P2
Telephone: 905-479-7926
Fax: 905-479-2603
Email: info@welcomecentre.ca 

North York Office
1761 Sheppard Avenue East, 1/F
Toronto, Ontario, M2J 0A5
Telephone : 416-292-7510
Fax : 416-292-7579
Email: info@cicscanada.com 

Newmarket Centre
130 Mulock Dr., Unit 2
(Yonge St. /Mulock Dr.)
Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 7C5
Telephone: 905-895-3789
Email: info@cicscanada.com 

Jamaican Canadian Associationinfo@jcaontario.org

416-746-5772
Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS)
York Region Office

Joseph and Wolf Lebovic JCC
(1 Open Door)
9600 Bathurst Street, Suite 242
Vaughan, ON L6A 3Z8

info@jiastoronto.org 

416-630‑6481 

Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA)

505 Hood Road, Unit 5

Markham, ON L3R 5V6 

info@macca1987.com 

905-946-9998

Naseeha

Naseeha is a mental health hotline and so much more. 7 days a week we answer calls from around the world from Muslin and non-Muslims. Naseeha Mental Health has been a great bridge for individuals who are going through life’s challenges. Where hope is lost, Naseeha is found. We provide a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need. We provide workshops to youth across North America, web therapy sessions, and offer texting mental health support 7 days a week.

1-866-627-3342 (Phone and Text)

Noojimo Health

The Noojimo circle works together to create a safe space for Indigenous people to receive better wholistic mental wellness support. Our circle is made up of Indigenous Registered Social Workers who have decades of experience using a variety of wholistic approaches to care.

office@noojimohealth.ca

 

1-833-970-3030 

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto30 College Street, Toronto ON

Phone: 416-969-8510
Fax: 416-928-0706
Email: info@nativechild.org
Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto191 Gerrard Street East, Toronto

Phone: 416-963-9963
Email: info@nwrct.ca 
Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)

449 Eagle Street,
Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K7


info@naccacommunity.ca

905-781-6222 

Parents of Black Children

5000 Yonge Street, Suite 1901

Toronto, Ontario M2N 7E9

info@parentsofblackchildren.org 

1-833- PoBCCAN

1-833-762-2226

Parya Trillium Foundation

Parya, we are committed to empowering the Iranian-Canadian community and to ensure all Iranians in the GTA feel they have somewhere to go to access excellent services, to interact with their peers, gain independence and ultimately become productive citizens in their new home.

344 John St. Markham, ON L3T 5W6


admin@parya.org

(905) 764-0202

Punjabi Community Health Services

Provides mental health and addiction services, as well as other community support services. 

info@pchs4u.com

(905) 677-0889

RiseUp (Support Service for Black Youth)
Provided by Kids Help Phone

RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone is Canada’s first national, 24/7, bilingual e-mental health support service for Black youth. The service is free and available from coast to coast to coast.
Black youth can text RISE to 686868 or Facebook Messenger to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder. Conversations are confidential.

For more information about RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone, please use our general inquiry form to contact us or reach out to Tamar Brannigan, manager of Black Youth Initiatives, a program supported by The Slaight Family Foundation, at (416) 586-5437 ext. 8531 or blackyouth@kidshelpphone.ca.

RITES for African Youth Program
Provided by Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)

The R.I.T.E.S. program at Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a culturally specific, identity

development initiative that supports the empowerment of Black and African-Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 17. R.I.T.E.S. employs an integrated, full spectrum model of support and care so participants have access to a range of clinical mental health programs, supports and resources.

If you are interested, please complete a referral form and e-mail or fax it to either of the staff listed below at 416-924-2930. 

If you have questions or for more information, please contact:

Althea Reid at 416-910-5582 althea.reid@ctys.org OR Josette Leader at 416-731-0224 josette.leader@ctys.org 

Schwartz-Reisman Jewish Community Centre

membership@srcentre.ca 

905-303-1821

Settlement Education Partnership in York Region (SEPYR), Provided by Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)

SEPYR provides settlement services in many languages for newcomer students and their families in their local schools. SEPYR is administered and staffed by Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) in partnership with the York Region District School Board, the York Catholic District School Board and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
301 Roney Ave!, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2H4

(905) 731-8281

 

Sikh Family Helpline

Peer to peer non emergency helpline servicing the Sikh community in Canada in Punjabi and English. Not a live call centre. 1-800-551-9128. 

1-800-551-9128
Soch Mental Health

Putting South Asian mental health in the spotlight.

info@sochmentalhealth.com 

 

South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC) 

705 Progress Ave

 #63, Scarborough, ON M1H 2X1

416- 289 0100

info@saaac.org 

TAIBU Community Health Centre

TAIBU Community Health Centre is a community-driven organization, located in Malvern, serving the Greater Toronto Area’s Black-identifying communities.

27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1

Toronto, Ontario M1B 4Y7
 

Email: info@taibuchc.ca
Phone: (416) 644-3536

Tamil Canadian Centre for Civic Action (TCCCA)416- 221 2058

info@tamilcivicaction.com 
Tropicana Community Services

Head Office
1385 Huntingwood Drive
Scarborough ON M1S 3J1
(416) 439-9009
info@tropicanacommunity.org

Tropicana Employment Centre
505 Consumers Road – Suite 102
North York, ON M2J 4V8
(416) 491-7000
jobs@tropicanaemployment.ca 

Tropicana Daycare Centre Infant/Toddler/Pre-School
425 McCowan Road
Scarborough, ON M1J 1J1
(416) 269-7093


Tropicana Daycare Centre School Age
John McRae Public School
431 McCowan Road
Scarborough, ON M1J 1J1
(416) 261-9893

UJA Community Care Guide
(Services available through United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto)
N/A
YMCA Black Achievers Program
Provided by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 8 pm

416-928-9622 or 1-800-223-8024
York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities (YRAACC)

1070 Major Mackenzie Dive. PO Box 5042
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S  0B7

Email:  info@yorkregionaacc.ca   


Phone: 647-425-5700

Financial & Employment Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Base4Success
Provided by 360Kids

Cameron Gillingham

Base 4 Success Program Facilitator

tel: 647-393-3749

Cameron.Gillingham@360kids.ca 

Lions Club Camp Kirk Foundation
Provided by Newmarket Lions Club

The Newmarket Lions Club provides financial assistance to needy campers from Newmarket. The Lions Clubs Camp Kirk Foundation (LCCKF) is a non-profit organization that owns and operates a 100 acre camp property just east of the Village of Kirkfield, Ontario on Highway 48.
P.O. Box 55, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4W3
info@newmarketlionsclub.com
905-252-3203
Childcare Fee Subsidy - York Region1-888-703-KIDS (5437)

Calling Hours:
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
COSTI Employment Services

1710 Dufferin Street

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M6E 3P2
 

Main Phone Number: 416.658.1600

Main Fax Number: 416.658.6590
Email: info@costi.org 

Employment OntarioTel: 416-326-5656
Toll-free: 1-800-387-5656
TTY: 1-866-533-6339
Email: contactEO@ontario.ca
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET
Emergency Financial Assistance - Government of OntarioN/A
Eyeglass Recycling
Provided by Newmarket Lions Club
P.O. Box 55, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4W3

info@newmarketlionsclub.com

905-252-3203
Financial Benefits Finder - Government of CanadaN/A
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)

Services for peoples of all cultural and religious affiliations.

services@jvstoronto.org
 

416-787-1151

Job Skills

+1-866-592-6278

Keswick Employment Services
155 Riverglen Drive, Unit 7
Keswick, ON L4P 3M3
Phone: 905-476-8088

Markham Employment Services
4961 Highway 7, Units 100-101
Markham, ON L3R 1N1
Phone: 905-948-9996

Markham North Welcome Centre
8400 Woodbine Ave, Suite 102-103
Markham, ON L3R 4N7
Phone: 289-846-3645


Newmarket Employment Services 
(YouFit and Right Fit for You)
200-16775 Yonge Street
Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J4
Phone: 905-235-5255

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

17310 Yonge Street 

Unit 1 Newmarket ON L3Y 7R8

Tel: (905) 868-8900

Toll Free: 1-877-669-6658

TDD/TTY: (905) 715-7759

Fax: (905) 715-7662

ODSP.Newmarket@ontario.ca 

Mailing address

PO Box 3399
STN Main
Markham, ON  L3R 6J2

Ontario Works

Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675 

TTY: 1-866-512-6228 

or 905-895-4293 

(for the deaf or hard of hearing)

Ontario Social Assistance Office FinderN/A
Recreation Subsidies - York Region
Subsidies for recreation programs, day camps and youth overnight camps for children and youth from families with low income.
 
1-888-703-KIDS (5437)

Calling Hours:
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Rent and Utility Assistance - York Region1-877-464-9675

TTY 1-866-512-6228 or 905-895-4293 (for deaf & hard of hearing)

Calling Hours:
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Tropicana Employment Centre

 

505 Consumers Road – Suite 102
North York, ON M2J 4V8

jobs@tropicanaemployment.ca

416- 491-7000

YMCA Employment Services
 
Contact Form

Phone: 416-967-9622

Food & Nutrition Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information

Aurora Food Pantry 

Emergency Food Support:
 

  • 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:00am -11:30am
  • 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

info@aurorafoodpantry.ca 

905-841-1577

350 Industrial Parkway South Aurora, Ontario L4G 3V7

Chasdei Kaduri Kosher Food Bank

Kosher food available to Jewish families in need.

contact@chasdeikaduri.org 

289-963-5900

200 Viceroy Rd. Unit 14 Vaughan, ON L4K 3N8

Community Meal Program
Provided by Inn From the Cold

Due to Covid restrictions, meals are takeaway at the door on Fridays from 4:30 pm -5:30 pm.
info@innfromthecold.ca

905.895.8889 ext 221

Food Closet
Provided by St. James the Apostle Anglican Church

Due to COVID-19  we ask you to please ring the doorbell and someone let you in according to physical distancing guidelines. Masks must be worn. 

stjames1959@gmail.com 
Georgina Community Food Pantry905-596-0557

20849 Dalton Road P.O. Box 851, Sutton West ON, L0E 1R0
The Georgina Pop-Up Breakfast Club popupbreakfastclub@gmail.com 

Holland Landing Food Pantry
 

Emergency Food Support: 
Last Saturday of the month from 10 am – 2 pm at the Holland Landing Community Centre

christine@networknorth.ca

Holland Landing Health Centre

19415 Yonge Street, Holland Landing

Humanity First

Services Vaughan area.

info@humanityfirst.ca 

(416) 440-0346

600 Bowes Rd, Unit # 40,

Concord, Ontario, L4K 4A3,

Canada

JRCC Kosher Food Bank
Jewish Russian Community Centre of Ontario

The JRCC’s Kosher Food Bank provides nutritious and culturally appropriate food to Jewish households in need.

Email: fill out this form

Phone: 416-222-7105 ext. 999

King Township Foodbank

ktfoodbank@gmail.com

905-806-1125

King Township Food Bank

P.O. Box 224

Schomberg, Ontario, L0G 1T0

Richmond Hill Community Food Bank

Contact: rhfoodbank@bellnet.ca

905-508-4761

55 Newkirk Road

Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3G4
(north of Centre St and south of Crosby Ave) Access via north side door.

Markham Food Bank

Tue. 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Thu. 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

905-472-2437

190 Bullock Drive, Unit 11, Markham, ON, L3P 7N3

Mount Albert Food Pantry

Last Wednesday of every month from 3pm-6pm.

Open for clients in the Mount Albert area.

905-473-2562

 

41 Alice St., Mt. Albert, ON

L0G 1M0


 

Newmarket Food Pantry 

Pantry currently not open to the public.  Food hampers are available for delivery. You must be home on that day between 10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. to accept the delivery.  On the day of your delivery you will receive a call from the driver to let you know that your food is being dropped off at your door.  

info@newmarketfoodpantry.ca

905-895-6823 ext. 120 

1251 Gorham Street, Newmarket Unit 8 & 9 L3Y 8Y6 

Vaughan Food Bank 

vaughan.foodbank@bellnet.ca

905-851-2333

5732 Hwy # 7, Units 3 & 4, Woodbridge, ON L4L 3A2

Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank

905-591-4443

wsfoodbank1@gmail.com 

86 Ringwood Drive, Unit 24, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario L4A 1C3, Canada

York Region Food Network

York Region Food Network - Good Food Box

Email: 4moreinfo@yrfn.ca
Phone: 905-841-3101
Toll-Free: 1-866-454-YRFN (9736)
Fax: 905-841-3789
 

Housing Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Belinda's Place 
Provided by Salvation Army
289-366-HOPE (4673)

Belindas_Place@can.salvationarmy.org 
Blue DoorPhone: 905-898-1015
Toll Free: 1-888-554-5525
Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation

CERA provides free services to renters facing eviction and human rights violations/discimination in their housing. Provide training on rights of tenants and advocacy on housing as a human right.
416-944-0087
1-800-263-1139

 
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights

Not for profit organization which serves low-income residents in York Region. The clinic is staffed by lawyers, paralegals and support staff and offers free legal help to those who meet our financial eligibility criteria.
Telephone: 905-508-5018
Toll-free: 1-888-365-5226
Fax: 1-905-508-7539
Emergency and Transitional Housing

If you or someone you know is homeless or fleeing an abusive situation, an emergency housing facility can provide you with temporary housing and support.

1-877-464-9675 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

TTY: 1-866-512-6228 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)

The Housing Help CentreMarkham: 416-317-3655
Thornhill & Georgina: 416-414-6779
Vaughan: 416-268-0654
Richmond Hill: 647-241-1237
Newmarket: 647-267-5319
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)List of Agencies that offer LEAP
Nightstop, Provided by 360KidsReferral Form

905-475-6694 (Administrative Office)
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Winter Shelter Services
Provided by Inn From the Cold

Shelter Hours: 
7 days a week, 24/7 (November to April)

510 Penrose St.
Newmarket, ON. L3Y 1A2

Phone: 905-895-8889
Office Hours: 
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Shelter Line 24/7: ext 227
Housing Support Worker:
hsw@innfromthecold.ca, Ext. 226
Shelter Manager:
smanager@innfromthecold.ca, Ext. 223

Rent and Utility Assistance - York Region1-877-464-9675

TTY 1-866-512-6228 or 905-895-4293 (for deaf & hard of hearing)

Calling Hours:
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Sandgate Women's ShelterPhone: 905-722-3220 (crisis line)
Toll Free: 1-800-661-8294
Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY), Provided by 360Kids360°Kids Housing Worker
10415 Yonge St., Suite D
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0Z3
647-205-3070   or  647-223-8915

Or

Supportive Transitional Worker at 647-223-875

Legal Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights

Not for profit organization which serves low-income residents in York Region. The clinic is staffed by lawyers, paralegals and support staff and offers free legal help to those who meet our financial eligibility criteria.
Telephone: 905-508-5018
Toll-free: 1-888-365-5226
Fax: 1-905-508-7539
Community Legal Clinic of York Region

21 Dunlop Street Suite 200
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 2M6

Telephone: 905-508-5018
Toll-free: 1-888-365-5226
Fax: 1-905-508-7539

The Human Rights Legal Support CentreTel: (416) 597-4900
Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179
TTY: (416) 597-4903
TTY Toll Free: 1-866 612-8627

Our telephone lines are open*:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 2 pm to 6 pm
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

Mail should be addressed to:
Tribunals Ontario
15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2G6

416-326-1312 or 1-866-598-0322

Human Rights Legal Centre Toll free numbers:

Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179
TTY Toll Free: 1-866 612-8627
Fax: 1-866-625-5180

Human Rights Legal Centre Numbers for the GTA:

Tel: 416-597-4900
TTY: 416-597-4903
Fax: 416-597-4901

Justice for Children and YouthJustice for Children and Youth
Canadian Foundation for Children,
Youth and the Law
55 University Ave, 15th Floor,
Toronto, ON M5J 2H7

Main: 416-920-1633
Ontario Toll Free: 1-866-999-JFCY (5329)

Intake Hours: Monday to Friday,  9am-12pm and 1- 5pm (lunch closure).

info@jfcy.org 
Landlord Tenant BoardToll Free: 1-888-332-3234
Toronto Area: 416-645-8080
TTY: Call the Bell Relay Service at 1-800-855-0511
Law Society of OntarioTelephone: 416-947-3300
Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380
TTY: 416-644-4886
Legal Aid OntarioToronto: 416‑979‑1446
Toll free: 1‑800‑668‑8258
TTY (teletypewriter) – Use Bell’s Relay Service: 1‑800‑855‑0511
Ontario Labour Relations BoardLocal: 416-326-7500
Toll-free: 1-877-339-3335
Hearing Impaired (TTY): 416-212-7036
Fax: 416-326-7531
Hours of Operation: 8:30am -5:00pm

 Mental Health Community Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
YRDSB Psychological Services and Social Work Services​​

Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter

​YRDSB Psychological Services and Social Work professionals are continuing to offer mental health support to our students. They will be reaching out to check in on students on their current caseload through telephone contact.  Psychology and Social Work professionals will be reaching out to students on their current caseload first. In the coming days, Psychology and Social Work professionals will be working with schools regarding how to support students who may be experiencing emerging mental health needs.  ​​
​​For more information please contact your school ​principal.
The 519
The 519 offers a range of group-based support services that include counseling, substance use, sexual health, trans support and more.

519 Church Street

Toronto ON M4Y 2C9

416-392-6874 Info@The519.org 

Addiction Services of York Region905-841-7007 or 1-800-263-2288
BridgeNorth
Women’s Mentorship & Advocacy Services

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

1-833-900-1010

Bounce Back1-866-345-0224
Canadian Mental Health Association
York Region and South Simcoe Branch​

Phone: 905-841-3977

Toll Free: 1-866-345-0183

Central Intake:
1-866-345-0183 ext.3321 or intake@cmha-yr.on.ca

Email: yorkregion@cmha-yr.on.ca

Check-Up from the Neck Up

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. This simple, online, private, mental health check-up can identify some symptoms of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder so you can get help if you need it. You can also learn more about mood disorders and find resources to help yourself, your family members, or friends. 
Varied contact information. Please go to website for more information.
COSTI Mental Health and Family Services

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Family and Mental Health Services
 

Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Suite 105

Toronto, ON

Phone: 416.244.7714

email: famcounselling@costi.org 

Doane House Hospice
 

We are dedicated to enhancing quality of life through the provision of non-medical support for those affected by or caring for an individual with a life-threatening illness, and grief and bereavement support for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

905-967-0259

info@doanehospice.org 

EHN Mood and Anxiety Program


The EHN Mood and Anxiety Program (MAP) is a seven-week residential treatment program designed specifically for individuals who have been struggling with chronic depression, bipolar disorder (not in an active manic episode), or anxiety. When a new patient is admitted, they will meet with members of the MAP team, who will create an individualized treatment program tailored to the patient’s unique needs.

1-866-392-8523

Evergreen Hospice


Evergreen provides community based supportive services to individuals and their families in Markham, Stouffville and Thornhill, who are living with a life-threatening illness or living with the death of a loved one. Evergreen is a non-profit, charitable organization which depends on donations and limited government funding in order to provide support at no charge to the client.

5762 Highway 7 East, Suite 201

Markham, ON L3P 1A8 (Hwy 7 West of Hwy 48)

info@evgcares.org

416 499-2185

Family Services of York Region

416-922-2672

Tel: 905-895-2371

Toll Free: 1-888-223-3999

Fax: 905-895-2389

Richmond Hill

10610 Bayview Ave., Unit 18
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3N8

Georgina
Box 8, 25202 Warden Ave.
Sutton West, Ontario L0E 1R0

Hong Fook


Hong Fook means “Health and Felicity” in Chinese. Established in 1982, Hong Fook Mental Health Association is the leading ethno-cultural community mental health agency with a consolidated culturally competent team serving Asian and other communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Hong Fook provides a continuum of mental health services covering the spectrum from “promoting wellness” to “managing illness” in Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean, Vietnamese and English.

Tel: 416-493-4242

Fax: 416-493-2214

Hospice Georgina


Hospice Georgina is a caring community of individuals who provide Quality of Life, Dignity throughout the Journey and Grief Support to all those living with or affected by a Life Limiting Illness.

Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm

20849 Dalton Road P.O. Box 721
Sutton, Ontario L0E 1R0


905-722-9333

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS)

4600 Bathurst St, 1st Floor

Toronto, ON   M2R 3V3

416-638-7800
info@jfandcs.com 

John Howard Society’s Youth Programs

  • Healthy Youth Preventive Education Program (HYPE) 
  • Youth Counseling Program

     

905-470-0003 ext. 209

athomson@johnhowardyorkregion.on.ca 

Kinark500 Hood Road, Suite 200
Markham ON L3R 9Z3

Central Intake: 1-888-454-6275

Intake Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Markham Family Health Team

To book an appointment please call

(905) 471-9999

Network of Therapists by NACCA
Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association

Network of therapists/counsellors work from an anti-oppressive and resisting anti-Black racism framework which encompasses both teaching and learning from clients about the different forms of oppression that occur simultaneously in their lives on a day-to-day basis.

Consultation Booking Form

Naseeha

Naseeha is a mental health hotline and so much more. 7 days a week we answer calls from around the world from Muslin and non-Muslims. Naseeha Mental Health has been a great bridge for individuals who are going through life’s challenges. Where hope is lost, Naseeha is found. We provide a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need. We provide workshops to youth across North America, web therapy sessions, and offer texting mental health support 7 days a week.

1-866-627-3342 (Phone and Text)

Noojimo Health

The Noojimo circle works together to create a safe space for Indigenous people to receive better wholistic mental wellness support. Our circle is made up of Indigenous Registered Social Workers who have decades of experience using a variety of wholistic approaches to care.

office@noojimohealth.ca

 

1-833-970-3030 

Punjabi Community Health Services

Provides mental health and addiction services, as well as other community support services. 

info@pchs4u.com

(905) 677-0889

Sikh Family Helpline

Peer to peer non emergency helpline servicing the Sikh community in Canada in Punjabi and English. Not a live call centre. 1-800-551-9128. 

1-800-551-9128
Soch Mental Health

Putting South Asian mental health in the spotlight.

info@sochmentalhealth.com 

 

TAIBU Community Health Centre

TAIBU Community Health Centre is a community-driven organization, located in Malvern, serving the Greater Toronto Area’s Black-identifying communities.

27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1

Toronto, Ontario M1B 4Y7

(416) 644-3536

info@taibuchc.ca

TeleCBT


TeleCBT.ca is a Canadian online counseling service that specializes in the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).​  As a TeleCBT client, you can connect with your personal CBT counselor from the comfort & privacy of your home or office — or anywhere you wish.  All TeleCBT therapists are trained in CBT and have a minimum of five years of clinical experience.  All TeleCBT therapists are registered by their respective provincial regulatory bodies and must adhere to their privacy and security regulations.

1100 Burloak Dr., Ste 300

Burlington, ON L7L 6B2

416-777-9933

888-468-6178 (Toll-Free)

info@telecbt.ca 

Tropicana Community Services
Wellness and Mental Health Services

Current programs include individual and family counseling.

1385 Huntingwood Drive

Scarborough ON M1S 3J1

(416) 439-9009

info@tropicanacommunity.org 

Women's Support Network of York Region

1110 Stellar Drive, Unit 109
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B7

+1 905 895 3646,

24/7 Crisis Line:905.895.7313

info@womenssupportnetwork.ca 

Yellow Brick House52 West Beaver Creek Rd,
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9

Toll-Free: 1-877-222-8438 or 1-800-263-2231
Crisis Line: 1-800-263-3247

info@yellowbrickhouse.org 

 

 

Sex Assault & Human Trafficking Supports

Agency/ServiceContact Information
Abuse Hurts(905) 727-4357 (HELP)
BridgeNorth

PO Box 102, 1111 Davis Dr, Suite 23

Newmarket, ON

L3Y 9E9

416-834-9561 (text available) * 905-895-9065

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline1-833-900-1010 (24/7 confidential)
Cedar Centre

17705 leslie Street Unit #2 Newmarket

(905) 853-3040 

1-800-263-2240

Covenant House

20 Gerrard St. E.,

Toronto, ON M5B 2P3
 

Phone: (416) 598-4898

Toll Free: 1-800-435-7308

Fax: (416) 204-7030

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Care Centre of York Region

Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
3200 Major Mackenzie Dr. West.

Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 4Z3

Phone: 905-883-2216

Toll Free: 1-800-521-6004

Fax: 905-883-0772

Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
10 Trench Street
C-Wing, Room #2246
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Z3

Phone: 905-883-2216
Toll free: 1-800-521-6004
Fax: 905-883-0772

Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women

2350 Finch Ave W, Unit D

Toronto, Ontario M9M 2C7

(416) 663-2978
info@ehcw.ca 

Ontario Native Women's AssociationAddress of Site 1:
67 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1J8, Canada

Address of Site 2:
16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7

1-800-667-0816
U-R-Home Awareness and Support Services416-553-3245
Victim Support Line (VSL)

Multilingual service.

1-888-579-2888


416-314-2447

Women's Support Network of York Region

1110 Stellar Drive, Unit 109
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B7

+1 905 895 3646,

24/7 Crisis Line:905.895.7313

info@womenssupportnetwork.ca 

Yellow Brick House52 West Beaver Creek Rd,
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9

Toll-Free: 1-877-222-8438 or 1-800-263-2231
Crisis Line: 1-800-263-3247

info@yellowbrickhouse.org 

Transportation Services

Agency/ServiceContact Information
ROUTES Connecting Communities

Phone: (905) 722-4616

Fax: (905) 722-6098

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

York Region Transit

YRT Contact Centre

Local: 905-762-2100

Toll free: 1-866-668-3978

Bell Relay: 711

Contact Centre hours:

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

YRT Transit Assistance ProgramCall Access York at 1-877-464-9675 or TTY: 1-866-512-6228 (Open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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