Health
The Community Care Team provides interprofessional primary care services to Eastern York Region health providers, community organizations and residents FREE OF CHARGE. Our team’s Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, Social Workers, Pharmacist and Case Manager provide a range of services to meet diverse healthcare needs.
Offering:
Dietician Services
Diabetes Program
Smoking Cessation Program
Markham Stouffville Hospital has launched new services to support women’s health by providing therapies to improve quality of life. Using different methods, the clinic aims to improve women’s sense of personal well-being, strengthen focus and mental flexibility, manage difficult emotions, promote self-awareness and distinguish healthy from unhealthy coping.
These services are available to patients of MSH across all departments including childbirth, cancer care (oncology), surgery and mental health. Sessions include:
Art therapy group
Mindfulness-based stress reduction group
Interpersonal psychotherapy group
Postpartum depression
Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) offers a wide range of services, products and information to help remove communication barriers at home, at school and at work. We provide support for people of all ages who are Deaf and hard of hearing including healthcare, sign language, employment support and more.
We’ve made connecting with CMHA easy. If you or someone you know needs help, you can start today by browsing through the program information provided on this site. CMHA is here to help and to educate everyone: young people, adults, family members, friends, and caregivers. Together let’s erase the stigma of mental health so that everyone feels comfortable accessing services. There are locations throughout York Region in every town. The multitude of services include programs for Youth (12-25), Adults, Support including Gender Affirming Health Clinics, Supports for newcomers, Seniors, and a Transition program from hospital to home and much more.
If this is an emergency go to your nearest hospital, call 911, or call a crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Located in Richmond Hill, the centre provides support, counsel and guides individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and faiths. Programs are focused on Immigrants and Refugees, including settlement services, Senior Programs, Wellness programs and an Integration Network Program. Check out the calendars for events in your own language.
Hospice Georgina staff and volunteers can provide emotional, social and spiritual support to individuals facing a life-limiting illness. It can be helpful to have a good listener who understands and who offers simple companionship when it is so desperately needed. Well trained Hospice volunteers can help people to continue enjoying what is important in their lives despite health limitations.
Here you will find housing and mental health supports for those with complex mental and physical health challenges. ex: vulnerable population, homelessness, addictions.
Smokers' Helpline is a free, confidential service operated by the Canadian Cancer Society offering support and information about quitting smoking, vaping and tobacco use.
Some highlights of the programs include programs for seniors who feel isolated, South Asian Adult Day Program, and a Fall Prevention Program. There is also resident led programs such as Zumba and Tai Chi and more.
Our dental programs are delivered by registered dental hygienists and certified dental assistants. Dental treatment is provided by community dentists who are paid by the program. Our goal is to promote oral health, prevent dental disease and treat eligible clients. On this page your will find information including:
Dental Screening
Preventive Dental Clinics
Regular Dental Coverage
Seniors Dental Program
Urgent or Emergency Dental Coverage Your Oral Health
York Region’s sexual health services are confidential and non-judgmental. Sexual health clinics are available at convenient locations throughout the Region. Other services include a sexual health hotline, counselling services and resources for schools.
Sites are in Vaughan and Keswick providing services focused to youth, seniors and families. Here are some examples of programs. Take a look to view all of the programs available!
• Physical activity
• Socialization and capacity building
• After-school teen and youth groups
• Support groups
• Child development and school readiness
• Diabetes Education Program
The DSO (Developmental Services Office) has the responsibility for helping adults with developmental disabilities access services and supports in their communities. For those who live in the Central East Region, which includes the Regional Municipality of York, contact the DSO Central East Region, which is run by York Support Services Network.