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.
2SLGBTQ+ Services
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Blue Door - INNclusion |
1-888-554-5525 |
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CAYR/Rainbow Space |
Instagram: @cayrcommunity |
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LGBTQ+ at the J, Provided by |
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LGBT Youthline |
Call: 1-800-268-9688 |
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PFLAG York Region |
Anonymous Support Line: P.O. Box 64530 Unionville, ON L3R 0M9 |
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Rainbow Alliance, Provided by
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416-638-7800 |
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York Rainbow Support |
York Rainbow Support Line: |
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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
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1179 King Street West, Suite 004 Toronto, ON M6K 3C5
1-800-472-7789 |
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23324 Woodbine Ave Keswick, ON L4P 3E9
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Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) |
1-877-494-2774 |
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13175 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0G6 |
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101 Edward Avenue Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5E5 1-877-737-3475 |
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905-853-2862 |
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240 Edward St #3, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9 |
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416-410-3696 |
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314 Botsford St., Newmarket, On L3Y 1S5 416-738-6525 |
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647-873-2230 |
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34 Berczy Street Aurora, Ontario L4G 1W9 1-833-775-3779 |
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500 Hood Road, Suite 200 Markham ON L3R 9Z3 1-888-454-6275 |
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11339 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S1L1 905- 884-3454 |
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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 |
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927 Clark Ave West, Thornhill ON, L4J 8G6 (905) 889-6484 |
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13311 Yonge St., Ste. 202 and 203 Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3L6
1-800-567-0315 |
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9040 Leslie Street, Suite 208 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M4 1-866-7053297 |
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905-392-6616 |
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240 Edward St Unit 3, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9 1-888-695-0070 |
Clothing Services
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Clothing Cupboard
We offer:
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3rd floor, Promenade Mall, Suite 313B 1 Promenade Circle L4J 4P8 |
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Coats for Kids |
P.O. Box 55, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4W3 |
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905-235-1030 |
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665 Davis Drive, Unit 23 Newmarket, ON L3Y 2R2 1 (855) 204-4980 |
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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 |
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Second Chance Clothing Depot |
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Aurora 905 895 6119 905 472 6506
905 830 1656 905 787 8993 905 722-3059 |
Community Centres, Libraries & Heritage Institutions
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15145 Yonge St. |
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830 Chief Joseph Snake Rd. |
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Holland Landing Branch 19513 Yonge St. 19300 Centre St. |
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1 Brooke St, Markham, ON L4J 2K7 |
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Keswick Branch 90 Wexford Dr, Keswick, ON L4P 3P7 76 Pete's Lane, Pefferlaw, ON L0E 1N0 |
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Latcham Art Centre Wed & Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm |
2 Park Drive Stouffville, Ontario, Canada L4A 4K1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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McMichael Canadian Art Collection
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10365 Islington Avenue |
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Newmarket Public Library |
438 Park Ave, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1W1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2 Park Dr, Stouffville, ON L4A 4K1 |
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Crisis and Support Lines
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Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire): |
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1-855-310-2673 |
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Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline |
1-833-900-1010 |
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905-898-6455 |
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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 |
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Crosslinks Street Outreach Van (LOFT) |
1-866-553-4053 |
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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 |
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Good2Talk
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1-866-925-5454 |
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Housing Support Worker for Ages 16-26 |
647-205-3070 |
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1-800-668-6868 |
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Krasman Centre Warm-line for Peer Crisis |
1-888-777-0979 |
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LGBT Youthline |
Call: 1-800-268-9688 |
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National Eating Disorder Helpline
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1-866-633-4220 |
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RiseUp (Support Service for Black Youth) |
Black youth can text RISE to 686868 or Facebook Messenger to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder. Conversations are confidential. |
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1-800-661-8294 |
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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 |
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Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000 Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007 |
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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 |
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905-953-5363 1-855-876-5423 ext. 6790 |
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Victim Support Line (VSL) |
1-888-579-2888
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905-895-7313 1-800-263-6734 |
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1-800-263-3247 |
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York Rainbow Support |
York Rainbow Support Line: |
Culturally-Relevant and Newcomer Services
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Contact Information |
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Anatolian Heritage Federation |
9575 Keele St, Maple, ON L6A 1M1 |
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5100 Rutherford Road, P.O. 12305 (416) 566-2731 |
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2383 Bloor St. W (2nd floor) Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P6 Canada Tel: 416-767-4595 Fax: 416-767-2658 |
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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 |
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Immigrant Youth Center Markham South Welcome Centre North York Office Newmarket Centre |
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Provided by Family Resource Centre (FRC) |
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info@jcaontario.org |
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York Region OfficeJoseph and Wolf Lebovic JCC 416-630‑6481 |
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505 Hood Road, Unit 5 Markham, ON L3R 5V6 905-946-9998 |
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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) |
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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 |
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30 College Street, Toronto ON |
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191 Gerrard Street East, Toronto |
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449 Eagle Street,
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5000 Yonge Street, Suite 1901 Toronto, Ontario M2N 7E9 1-833- PoBCCAN 1-833-762-2226 |
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Parya Trillium Foundation |
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 |
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RiseUp (Support Service for Black Youth) |
Black youth can text RISE to 686868 or Facebook Messenger to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder. Conversations are confidential. |
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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 Josette Leader at 416-731-0224 josette.leader@ctys.org |
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905-303-1821 |
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Settlement Education Partnership in York Region (SEPYR), Provided by Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) |
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 |
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Soch Mental Health |
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705 Progress Ave #63, Scarborough, ON M1H 2X1 416- 289 0100 |
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TAIBU Community Health Centre |
27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 Toronto, Ontario M1B 4Y7 Email: info@taibuchc.ca |
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416- 221 2058 |
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Head Office Tropicana Daycare Centre Infant/Toddler/Pre-School
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UJA Community Care Guide |
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YMCA Black Achievers Program |
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 8 pm |
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York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities (YRAACC) |
1070 Major Mackenzie Dive. PO Box 5042 Email: info@yorkregionaacc.ca |
Financial & Employment Services
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Contact Information |
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Base4Success |
Cameron Gillingham Base 4 Success Program Facilitator tel: 647-393-3749 |
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Lions Club Camp Kirk Foundation |
P.O. Box 55, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4W3 |
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1-888-703-KIDS (5437) |
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1710 Dufferin Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M6E 3P2 Main Phone Number: 416.658.1600 Main Fax Number: 416.658.6590 |
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Tel: 416-326-5656 |
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Eyeglass Recycling |
P.O. Box 55, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4W3 |
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Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) |
416-787-1151 |
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+1-866-592-6278
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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 |
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Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675 TTY: 1-866-512-6228 or 905-895-4293 (for the deaf or hard of hearing) |
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Recreation Subsidies - York Region |
1-888-703-KIDS (5437) |
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1-877-464-9675 |
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505 Consumers Road – Suite 102 416- 491-7000 |
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Contact Form |
Food & Nutrition Services
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Emergency Food Support:
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905-841-1577 |
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Chasdei Kaduri Kosher Food Bank Kosher food available to Jewish families in need. |
289-963-5900 |
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Community Meal Program |
info@innfromthecold.ca |
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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. |
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905-596-0557 |
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Emergency Food Support: |
christine@networknorth.ca 19415 Yonge Street, Holland Landing |
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Humanity First |
(416) 440-0346 600 Bowes Rd, Unit # 40, Concord, Ontario, L4K 4A3, Canada |
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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 |
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905-806-1125 King Township Food Bank P.O. Box 224 Schomberg, Ontario, L0G 1T0 |
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Contact: Lee Reynolds, rhfoodbank@bellnet.ca 55 Newkirk Road Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3G4 |
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Markham Food Bank Thu. 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
905-472-2437 |
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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 |
905-895-6823 ext. 120 |
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905-895-6276 15338 Leslie Street Aurora, ON L4G 7C4 |
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905-851-2333 5732 Hwy # 7, Units 3 & 4, Woodbridge, ON L4L 3A2 |
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905-591-4443 86 Ringwood Drive, Unit 24, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario L4A 1C3, Canada |
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Tuesdays Take-Out Breakfasts | 9:30am - 10:30am |
Email: 4moreinfo@yrfn.ca |
Housing Services
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Contact Information |
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Belinda's Place |
289-366-HOPE (4673) |
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Phone: 905-898-1015 |
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Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation |
416-944-0087 |
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Canadian Centre for Housing Rights |
Telephone: 905-508-5018 |
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Emergency and Transitional Housing |
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) |
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Markham: 416-317-3655 |
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Referral Form |
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Winter Shelter Services |
510 Penrose St. Phone: 905-895-8889 |
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1-877-464-9675 |
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Phone: 905-722-3220 (crisis line) |
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Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY), Provided by 360Kids |
360°Kids Housing Worker |
Legal Services
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| 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 |
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21 Dunlop Street Suite 200 Telephone: 905-508-5018 |
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Tel: (416) 597-4900 |
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Mail should be addressed to: Toll Free: 1-866-625-5179 Human Rights Legal Centre Numbers for the GTA: Tel: 416-597-4900 |
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Justice for Children and Youth |
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Toll Free: 1-888-332-3234 |
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Telephone: 416-947-3300 |
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Toronto: 416‑979‑1446 |
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Local: 416-326-7500 |
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Ask Your Question - Form to ask legal questions. |
Mental Health Community Services
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YRDSB Psychological Services and Social Work Services |
For more information please contact your school principal. |
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The 519 |
519 Church Street Toronto ON M4Y 2C9 |
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905-841-7007 or 1-800-263-2288 |
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BridgeNorth |
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010 |
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1-866-345-0224 |
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Canadian Mental Health Association |
Phone: 905-841-3977 Toll Free: 1-866-345-0183 Central Intake: Email: yorkregion@cmha-yr.on.ca |
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Check-Up from the Neck Up |
Varied contact information. Please go to website for more information. |
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COSTI Mental Health and Family Services |
Family and Mental Health Services Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Suite 105 Toronto, ON Phone: 416.244.7714 email: famcounselling@costi.org |
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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 |
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EHN Mood and Anxiety Program |
1-866-392-8523 |
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Evergreen Hospice |
5762 Highway 7 East, Suite 201 Markham, ON L3P 1A8 (Hwy 7 West of Hwy 48) |
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416-922-2672 Toll Free: 1-888-223-3999 Fax: 905-895-2389
Richmond Hill 10610 Bayview Ave., Unit 18 |
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Hong Fook |
Tel: 416-493-4242 Fax: 416-493-2214 |
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Hospice Georgina |
20849 Dalton Road P.O. Box 721
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4600 Bathurst St, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M2R 3V3 416-638-7800 |
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John Howard Society’s Youth Programs
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905-470-0003 ext. 209 |
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500 Hood Road, Suite 200 |
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To book an appointment please call (905) 471-9999 or book online. |
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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. |
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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) |
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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 |
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Punjabi Community Health Services Provides mental health and addiction services, as well as other community support services. |
(905) 677-0889 |
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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 |
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Soch Mental Health |
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TAIBU Community Health Centre |
27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1 Toronto, Ontario M1B 4Y7 |
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TeleCBT |
1100 Burloak Dr., Ste 300 Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 888-468-6178 (Toll-Free) |
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Tropicana Community Services |
1385 Huntingwood Drive Scarborough ON M1S 3J1 |
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1110 Stellar Drive, Unit 109 24/7 Crisis Line:905.895.7313 |
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Yellow Brick House |
52 West Beaver Creek Rd, |
Sex Assault & Human Trafficking Supports
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Contact Information |
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(905) 727-4357 (HELP) |
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PO Box 102, 1111 Davis Dr, Suite 23 Newmarket, ON L3Y 9E9 |
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1-833-900-1010 (24/7 confidential) |
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17705 leslie Street Unit #2 Newmarket 1-800-263-2240 |
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Toronto, ON M5B 2P3 Phone: (416) 598-4898 Toll Free: 1-800-435-7308 Fax: (416) 204-7030 |
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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 |
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2350 Finch Ave W, Unit D Toronto, Ontario M9M 2C7 |
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Address of Site 1: |
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U-R-Home Awareness and Support Services |
416-553-3245 |
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Victim Support Line (VSL) |
1-888-579-2888
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1110 Stellar Drive, Unit 109 24/7 Crisis Line:905.895.7313 |
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Yellow Brick House |
52 West Beaver Creek Rd, |
Transportation Services
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Phone: (905) 722-4616 Fax: (905) 722-6098 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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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. |
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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.). |
