Moving to a new country or region can be an exciting but stressful process. York Region has developed a Newcomer Guide that provides useful information to help you and your family settle in York Region quickly and easily. Here are programs and resources to help you settle such as:
Moving Around - Using public transportation
Living - Finding a place to stay and to live
Staying Healthy - Accessing health care
Learning - Registering your child in school or finding language classes
Working - Finding a job and working in York Region
Staying Safe - Getting to know York Region’s emergency services
Having Fun - Enjoying the many things to see and do in York Region
Municipal Government - Learning more about York Region’s local government
Check out this page to find Employment Service Centres in various towns across Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Newmarket and Georgina.
The Homelessness Prevention Program helps eligible York Region residents, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness not receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Program benefits, to stabilize their housing. Information is available on the York Region website.
ASYR provides community treatment programs and group services to individuals who are 12 years of age and older, and their families. Located in Aurora, there are also satellite offices and community withdrawal management clinics located throughout York Region. You will find community treatment programs such as Withdrawal management centres (Detox) and phone numbers for various Addiction Support groups. There is also a Family & Friends Information & Navigation Guide and multiple workshops. The focus is on recovery.
ACCES Employment offers customized programs that can help you successfully find work that reflects your skills and experience. You can review the programs which include workshops aimed at Youth, Newcomers, Women, starting your own business and more.
We are a resource and referral center and help connect people to registered agencies and then offer further assistance via their case workers. Delivery Hope program provides survivors assistance through product distribution. This includes clothing (women, children and sometimes men), housewares, toiletries, bedding and much 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
The pantry provides a 3-day emergency food supply to residents of Newmarket and East Gwillimbury, which includes canned and packaged food, fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat and bread (when available). You will also find answers to your questions on how to get food + cost friendly meal suggestions.
A community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance. Services are available in over 60 languages. Of special interest: Language instruction.
The Administration is in Markham and the programs are available throughout York Region. The organization provides comprehensive services for youth in crisis and at-risk, particularly when it is not safe for them at home. Programming ranges from interventions to meet the immediate needs of youth in crisis (shelter, trauma counselling, basic needs support) to more long-term development programs (afterschool programming, academic and Employment).
This is your Encyclopedia of all services in York Region and 60000 community and social services across Ontario.
Resources include Crisis Counselling, Safety Planning, and case management for Women being exploited, and Human Trafficking.
Routes is based in York Region and improves access to basic needs and special destinations, through safe, affordable, compassionate and timely transportation. We help those who are experiencing social, physical, mental and financial limitations to using common transportation methods, and are there in times of need for members of our communities.
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.