We provide immediate emotional support, practical assistance, information and referrals to individuals victimized by crime or tragic circumstance.
Yellow Brick House provides emergency shelter, crisis counselling, as well as, parenting support including program for moms of infants and toddlers.
Legal information and support, Transitional and housing support, and Community service referrals
Job Skills, a non-profit charitable community-based employment, and training organization have successfully delivered employment solutions for 30+ years across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and neighbouring regions. Today, the agency provides employment, employer, business, and newcomer services and programs in York and Peel Regions and Simcoe County.
Kinark provides clinical assessment and intervention to some of Ontario’s most complex and high-risk children and youth. Services are provided in the areas of Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, Forensic Mental Health/Youth Justice.
We may pay for a lawyer to represent you if you are a refugee claimant or an immigrant who qualifies for legal aid services. If you are eligible for legal aid but do not have a lawyer, you can choose to have either a private bar or LAO staff lawyer represent you.
If you are a refugee claimant and would like further information on how LAO may be able to help you, visit our Services for refugee claimants section. An LAO representative will help you in the language of your choice (through an interpreter if necessary).
Do you have a mental health issue or addiction and need legal help? We might be able to help if you qualify. Check out this page to see if you qualify and you can assist you.
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.
At CAYR Community Connections we offer specialized and combined programs for:
• People living with HIV/AIDS (newly diagnosed to long-term survivors)
• People affected by or at risk of HIV and Hep C
• People who use drugs
• People who identify as 2SLGBTQ+
• People supporting vulnerable and marginalized community members
Resources include Building Safer, Inclusive Social & Recreational Spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ Community in York Region https://cayrcc.org/rainbowspace/
If you are a person who uses drugs and substances or is seeking support for a friend or family member in York Region https://cayrcc.org/grow/harm-reduction-support-services/
If you are a person living with HIV/AIDS or seeking support for a friend or family member in York Region: https://cayrcc.org/grow/hivaids-support-services/
Here is the contact info for 70+ food banks throughout York Region.
Open to residents of Georgina
Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Provides individuals and families with a four day supply of food each month.
The Food Pantry strives to create a welcoming environment that offers quality foods including fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread and non-perishable food items.
Website contains information on Community Gardens and Community Kitchens.
Cedar Centre provides a unique and holistic approach to therapy, education and advocacy for those who have experienced trauma. Working from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks, serving all ages. We are committed to improving their lives through a trauma-specific therapy plan that is designed to meet each person’s unique needs, strengths and challenges.
Services include anything from counselling, to meal support to help with passing a citizenship test, throughout Toronto and Markham.
Programs are listed on the main page and easily found. Here are some examples:
Discover the possibilities for living at home longer, In Home Services; Stay safe for better quality of independent living; Support for Caregivers, Facilitate independent living with our driver services!
Here you will find Information on what is depression, who it affects, what you can do about it and more. Locations are throughout York Region and South Simcoe.
Check out the Bounce Back Program. This skill-building program designed to help adults & youth 15+ manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
https://bouncebackontario.ca/
Coats for Kids provides free winter outerwear from Infant to adult to those in need. No registration. No fee. “Coats for Kids" Contact: North Newmarket Lions Club 905-895-1441 northnewmarketlions@yahoo.ca.
The Community Legal Clinic of York Region (‘CLCYR’) is a 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.
CLCYR can help with legal matters relating to:
-Housing and Tenant’s Rights
-Social Assistance: Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Canada Pension Plan and Guaranteed -Income Supplement
-Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Claims
-Advice on Employment Law
-Advice on Immigration Law
*All services available from main page, easy to find, can provide legal services and information. Located in Richmond Hill, services are available in Keswick, Maple, Markham, Newmarket and Woodbridge.
Community Living York South offers options for people and families seeking support in life such as with daily life skills, communication and learning. People may require support so that they can live in the community, go to school, volunteer, work, make friends, and participate in the community. Offices are in Markham and Vaughan and servicing Kleinburg, Gormley, Maple, Markham, Nobleton, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville.
RNC Employment Services in Aurora offers Career Counselling; Job Postings / Fairs; Job Development; Workshops; Resumes / Cover Letters; Interview Techniques and Networking.