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.
YRT Transit Assistance Program
For those who qualify, York Region is offering the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) to help make transit more affordable for eligible residents.
- Eligible TAP participants can receive a 50% discount on regular Adult single ride York Region Transit (YRT) fare using a PRESTO card. After 40 trips, rides are free for unlimited travel for the remainder of the calendar month.
- Anyone in the family can use the TAP card, including students going to high school
- New Applications and Renewals for 2025 are now being accepted by telephone, contact ACCESS YORK at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75581. There are a limited number of new spots available so apply soon. The program will run until December 31, 2025.
- All Students turning 18 should apply in their own right.
- If you require language interpretation for this call, simply say the language you speak when connected at the number above and interpretation services will be put in place.
- If you have any additional questions please contact:
- Yvonne Kelly, Community and Partnership Developer, YRDSB
Regional Portfolio on Poverty/Intersections of Poverty
Inclusive School and Community Services
yvonne.kelly@yrdsb.ca
(905) 895-5155 ext.5124
- Yvonne Kelly, Community and Partnership Developer, YRDSB
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/Service | Contact 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: P.O. Box 64530 Unionville, ON L3R 0M9 |
Rainbow Alliance, Provided by
| 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: | 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/Service | Contact Information |
| Autism Ontario | 1179 King Street West, Suite 004 Toronto, ON M6K 3C5
1-800-472-7789 |
| Autism Unplugged Learning Centre | 23324 Woodbine Ave Keswick, ON L4P 3E9
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| 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 |
| Children's Treatment Network | 13175 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 |
| DeafBlind Ontario Services | 905-853-2862 |
| Developmental Services Ontario | 240 Edward St #3, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9 (905) 953-0796 |
| Down Syndrome Association of York Region | 416-410-3696 info@dsayr.ca |
| Family Support Network | 314 Botsford St., Newmarket, On L3Y 1S5 416-738-6525 |
| Good Neighbour Project | 647-873-2230 info@goodneighbourproject.com |
| Kerry's Place Autism Services | 34 Berczy Street Aurora, Ontario L4G 1W9 1-833-775-3779 |
| Kinark Child and Family Services | 500 Hood Road, Suite 200 Markham ON L3R 9Z3 1-888-454-6275 |
| L’Arche Daybreak | 11339 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S1L1 905- 884-3454 |
| Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) | 17310 Yonge Street Unit 1 Newmarket ON L3Y 7R8 Toll Free: 1-877-669-6658 TDD/TTY: (905) 715-7759 Fax: (905) 715-7662 ODSP.Newmarket@ontario.ca PO Box 3399 |
| Project Autism Canada | Contact Form |
| REENA | 927 Clark Ave West, Thornhill ON, L4J 8G6 (905) 889-6484 |
| March Of Dimes | 13311 Yonge St., Ste. 202 and 203 Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6
1-800-567-0315 |
| The Learning Disabilities Association of York Region | 9040 Leslie Street, Suite 208 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M4 1-866-7053297 |
| York Region Respite Center | 905-392-6616 |
| York Support Services Network | 240 Edward St Unit 3, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9 1-888-695-0070 |
Clothing Services
| Agency/Service | Contact 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 Mulock | 905-235-1030 |
| Mission Thrift Store | 665 Davis Drive, Unit 23 Newmarket, ON L3Y 2R2 1 (855) 204-4980 |
Rosie’s Closet, Provided by | 361 Eagle Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K5 Tel: (905) 853-5514 Toll Free: 1-877-516-3715 Fax: (905) 853-5949 |
| 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 905 895 6119 905 472 6506
905 830 1656 905 787 8993 905 722-3059 |
Community Centres, Libraries & Heritage Institutions
| Agency/Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Aurora Public Library | 15145 Yonge St. Aurora, ON L4G 1M1 info@aurorapl.ca 905-727-9494 |
| 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. 19300 Centre St. |
| Gallanough Resource Centre | 1 Brooke St, Markham, ON L4J 2K7 905-881-2828 |
| Georgina Public Library | Keswick Branch 90 Wexford Dr, Keswick, ON L4P 3P7 76 Pete's Lane, Pefferlaw, ON L0E 1N0 |
Latcham Art Centre Wed & Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm | 2 Park Drive Stouffville, Ontario, Canada L4A 4K1 |
| King Township Public Library | Ansnorveldt Branch 18997 Dufferin St, Ansnorveldt, ON L3Y 4V9 1970 King Rd, King City, ON L7B 1K9
8 Sheardown Dr, Nobleton, ON L0G 1N0
77 Main St, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 |
| Markham Public Library | Aaniin Branch 5665 14th Ave, Markham, ON L3S 3K5 905-513-7977 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 Markham Public Library, 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2 Markham Public Library, 6031 Hwy 7 E, Markham, ON L3P 3A7 7600 Kennedy Rd, Unit 1, Markham, ON L3R 9S5 7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1 10 Colborne St, Thornhill, ON L3T 1Z6 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 34 Regatta Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4R1 1 William F Bell Pkwy, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2T9 40 Pearson Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 6T7 |
| Ansley Grove Library 350 Ansley Grove Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 5C9 900 Clark Ave W, Thornhill, ON L4J 8C1 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 4921 Rutherford Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave, Vaughan, ON L4J 9B3 1 Villa Royale Ave, Vaughan, ON L4H 2Z7 150 Woodbridge Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 2S7 |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library | 2 Park Dr, Stouffville, ON L4A 4K1 |
| Heritage School House - YRDSB Museum and Archives | museum@yrdsb.ca |
Crisis and Support Lines
| Agency/Service | Contact 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 COPE | 1-855-310-2673 |
| Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline Services available for up to age 20. | 1-833-900-1010 |
| Community Crisis Response Service | 905-898-6455 contact@yssn.ca |
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) /survivors of sexual assault and domestic Abuse. | Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital 10 Trench Street Richmond Hill, ON |
Good2Talk
| 1-866-925-5454 |
| Housing Support Worker for Ages 16-26 Provided by 360Kids | 647-205-3070 |
| Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 |
| 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
| 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 Region | 1-800-661-8294 |
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 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
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| Women's Support Network Crisis Line | 905-895-7313 1-800-263-6734 |
| Yellow Brick House Crisis Line | 1-800-263-3247 |
| 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/Service | Contact 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 Association | abc@aurorablackcommunity.com |
| Black Foundation of Community Network (BFCN) | 5100 Rutherford Road, P.O. 12305 (416) 566-2731 |
| Black Boy Code | Contact Us Form |
| Black Women In Motion | info@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 |
| Caribbean African Canadian Social Services | 995 Arrow Road, North York Ontario, M9M 2Z5 Tel: 416 – 740 – 1056 Fax: 416 – 746 – 7035
For membership questions: membership@cafcan.org
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| Center for Immigrant and Community Services | Immigrant Youth Center Markham South Welcome Centre North York Office Newmarket Centre |
| Jamaican Canadian Association | info@jcaontario.org 416-746-5772 |
| Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS) | York Region OfficeJoseph and Wolf Lebovic JCC 416-630‑6481 |
| Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association (MACCA) | 505 Hood Road, Unit 5 Markham, ON L3R 5V6 905-946-9998 |
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) |
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. |
1-833-970-3030 |
| Native Child and Family Services of Toronto | 30 College Street, Toronto ON Phone: 416-969-8510 Fax: 416-928-0706 Email: info@nativechild.org |
| Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto | 191 Gerrard Street East, Toronto Phone: 416-963-9963 Email: info@nwrct.ca |
| Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) | 449 Eagle Street,
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| Parents of Black Children | 5000 Yonge Street, Suite 1901 Toronto, Ontario M2N 7E9 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
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Punjabi Community Health Services Provides mental health and addiction services, as well as other community support services. | (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 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 | 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 (905) 731-8281
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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. | |
| South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC) | 705 Progress Ave #63, Scarborough, ON M1H 2X1 416- 289 0100 |
| 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 |
| Tamil Canadian Centre for Civic Action (TCCCA) | 416- 221 2058 info@tamilcivicaction.com |
| Tropicana Community Services | Head Office Tropicana Daycare Centre Infant/Toddler/Pre-School
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| 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 Email: info@yorkregionaacc.ca
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Financial & Employment Services
| Agency/Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Base4Success Provided by 360Kids | Cameron Gillingham Base 4 Success Program Facilitator tel: 647-393-3749 |
| 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 Region | 1-888-703-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 |
| Employment Ontario | Tel: 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 Ontario | N/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 Canada | N/A |
| Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Services for peoples of all cultural and religious affiliations. | 416-787-1151 |
| Job Skills | +1-866-592-6278
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| Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) | 17310 Yonge Street Unit 1 Newmarket ON L3Y 7R8 Toll Free: 1-877-669-6658 TDD/TTY: (905) 715-7759 Fax: (905) 715-7662 ODSP.Newmarket@ontario.ca PO Box 3399 |
| 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 Finder | N/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 Region | 1-877-464-9675 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 102 416- 491-7000 |
| YMCA Employment Services | Contact Form Phone: 416-967-9622 |
Food & Nutrition Services
| Agency/Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|
Emergency Food Support:
| 905-841-1577 |
Chasdei Kaduri Kosher Food Bank Kosher food available to Jewish families in need. | 289-963-5900 |
| 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 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 Pantry | 905-596-0557 20849 Dalton Road P.O. Box 851, Sutton West ON, L0E 1R0 |
| The Georgina Pop-Up Breakfast Club | popupbreakfastclub@gmail.com |
Emergency Food Support: | christine@networknorth.ca 19415 Yonge Street, Holland Landing |
| Humanity First Services Vaughan area. | (416) 440-0346 600 Bowes Rd, Unit # 40, Concord, Ontario, L4K 4A3, Canada |
JRCC Kosher Food Bank 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 | 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 |
Markham Food Bank Thu. 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | 905-472-2437 190 Bullock Drive, Unit 11, Markham, ON, L3P 7N3 |
Mount Albert Food Pantry Open for clients in the Mount Albert area. | 905-473-2562
41 Alice St., Mt. Albert, ON L0G 1M0
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| 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. | 905-895-6823 ext. 120 |
| Vaughan Food Bank | 905-851-2333 5732 Hwy # 7, Units 3 & 4, Woodbridge, ON L4L 3A2 |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank | 905-591-4443 86 Ringwood Drive, Unit 24, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario L4A 1C3, Canada |
| Email: 4moreinfo@yrfn.ca Phone: 905-841-3101 Toll-Free: 1-866-454-YRFN (9736) Fax: 905-841-3789 |
Housing Services
| Agency/Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Belinda's Place Provided by Salvation Army | 289-366-HOPE (4673) Belindas_Place@can.salvationarmy.org |
| Blue Door | Phone: 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 Centre | Markham: 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 360Kids | Referral 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. Phone: 905-895-8889 |
| Rent and Utility Assistance - York Region | 1-877-464-9675 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 Shelter | Phone: 905-722-3220 (crisis line) Toll Free: 1-800-661-8294 |
| Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY), Provided by 360Kids | 360°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/Service | Contact 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 Telephone: 905-508-5018 |
| The Human Rights Legal Support Centre | Tel: (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: Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179 Human Rights Legal Centre Numbers for the GTA: Tel: 416-597-4900 |
| Justice for Children and Youth | Justice 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 Board | Toll Free: 1-888-332-3234 Toronto Area: 416-645-8080 TTY: Call the Bell Relay Service at 1-800-855-0511 |
| Law Society of Ontario | Telephone: 416-947-3300 Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380 TTY: 416-644-4886 |
| Legal Aid Ontario | Toronto: 416‑979‑1446 Toll free: 1‑800‑668‑8258 TTY (teletypewriter) – Use Bell’s Relay Service: 1‑800‑855‑0511 |
| Ontario Labour Relations Board | Local: 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/Service | Contact 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 |
| Addiction Services of York Region | 905-841-7007 or 1-800-263-2288 |
| BridgeNorth Women’s Mentorship & Advocacy Services | Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010 |
| Bounce Back | 1-866-345-0224 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and South Simcoe Branch | Phone: 905-841-3977 Toll Free: 1-866-345-0183 Central Intake: 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 |
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 |
| 1-866-392-8523 |
| 5762 Highway 7 East, Suite 201 Markham, ON L3P 1A8 (Hwy 7 West of Hwy 48) |
| Family Services of York Region | 416-922-2672 Toll Free: 1-888-223-3999 Fax: 905-895-2389 Richmond Hill 10610 Bayview Ave., Unit 18 |
| Tel: 416-493-4242 Fax: 416-493-2214 |
| 20849 Dalton Road P.O. Box 721
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| Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) | 4600 Bathurst St, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M2R 3V3 416-638-7800 |
John Howard Society’s Youth Programs
| 905-470-0003 ext. 209 |
| Kinark | 500 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 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 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) |
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. |
1-833-970-3030 |
Punjabi Community Health Services Provides mental health and addiction services, as well as other community support services. | (905) 677-0889 |
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. | |
| 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 |
| 1100 Burloak Dr., Ste 300 Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 888-468-6178 (Toll-Free) |
| Tropicana Community Services Wellness and Mental Health Services Current programs include individual and family counseling. | 1385 Huntingwood Drive Scarborough ON M1S 3J1 |
| Women's Support Network of York Region | 1110 Stellar Drive, Unit 109 24/7 Crisis Line:905.895.7313 |
| Yellow Brick House | 52 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/Service | Contact Information |
| Abuse Hurts | (905) 727-4357 (HELP) |
| BridgeNorth | PO Box 102, 1111 Davis Dr, Suite 23 Newmarket, ON L3Y 9E9 |
| Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline | 1-833-900-1010 (24/7 confidential) |
| Cedar Centre | 17705 leslie Street Unit #2 Newmarket 1-800-263-2240 |
| Covenant House | 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 Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 4Z3 Phone: 905-883-2216 Toll Free: 1-800-521-6004 Fax: 905-883-0772 Phone: 905-883-2216 |
| Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women | 2350 Finch Ave W, Unit D Toronto, Ontario M9M 2C7 |
| Ontario Native Women's Association | Address 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 Services | 416-553-3245 |
| Victim Support Line (VSL) Multilingual service. | 1-888-579-2888
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| Women's Support Network of York Region | 1110 Stellar Drive, Unit 109 24/7 Crisis Line:905.895.7313 |
| Yellow Brick House | 52 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/Service | Contact 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 Program | Call 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.). |
