Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse so that those close to an at-risk woman or an abusive man can help. The NFF Workplace Champion Program provides comprehensive education and training for all levels of an organization. NFF is also the public education campaign of the Ontario Government’s Domestic Violence Action Plan.
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
Check out the Community Calendar and Directory of Services including High Holiday Services, Programs for Holocaust Survivors and information directory by clicking on the first tab - Jewish Toronto.
The Housing Help Centre provides services in several locations in Newmarket, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Georgina and Thornhill. The Housing Help Centre works with both individuals and families in York Region to find and maintain affordable, safe housing. We work one-on-one with you to determine your housing needs, connect you with other government services, and to match you with landlords across the city.
The Assaulted Women’s Helpline is a free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse.
AWHL’s team of trained counsellors provide crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Toll-free, 24-hour telephone crisis counselling line 1-866-863-0511
Seniors Safety Line 1-866-299-1011
EXIT Doors Here is a Sex Work Trade Transition program with the goal of assisting women to permanently leave the sex trade and recover from the related trauma. We also assist victims of Sex Trafficking among other services.
If you are an Aboriginal person, the judge must take your background into account when setting bail or deciding what sentence to give you. Find out more.
Services at the Welcome Centre include: settlement and integration services, English language training, accreditation and qualifications information, Employment and other services based on community needs (such as Legal Supports, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling, etc.
Crisis Counselling, Safety Planning, and case management for Women being exploited, including Human Trafficking
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Located in Aurora, York Hills provides quick access to phone counselling. The Here to Help Phone Line is a free service available to children, youth (0-18) and their parents, caregiver or adult supporters.
Located in Markham, this partner provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence/family violence/human trafficking to receive wraparound, holistic supports. We are a ‘one stop shop’ to access multiple services; Crisis Intervention, Prevention Support; Intervention Support and Basic Universal Human Service Supports.
YRSB has many supports for parents including for Newcomers, Special Education, Mental Health and more.
Find out more about Community Gardens in Aurora, Newmarket and Vaughan, as well as community meals and foodbanks. There is also contact information for food banks in Markham, Georgina and Richmond Hill.
Eligible residents can purchase a TAP pass for half the cost of a YRT Adult monthly pass. The TAP is valid for unlimited travel on YRT services for the calendar month.
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.
Yorkworks is a dedicated group of employment and career specialists. We’ll find you the right job and help you get it. Locations in Stouffville and Sutton.
Locations are in Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Georgina includes Transgender, Men Supports, parenting and Youth & Diversity programs.
Leeder Place is the only emergency housing facility for families experiencing homelessness in York Region and can accommodate 60 individuals or 15 families.
Located in Aurora, you can get gently clothing used for Women, children and men. The Clothes Closet hours are Mon-Sat 9:30 am-11:30 am.
* Office Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-3 pm
* Office summer hours Mon-Thu 8:30 am-3 pm