120 Harry Walker Parkway N.
Newmarket ON, L3Y 7B2
Newmarket ON, L3Y 7B2
| Telephone: | (905) 853-9270 |
| Toll Free: | 1-855-853-9270 |
| E-Mail: | info@wcyr.ca |
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Office Hours: |
Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm |
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Programs
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Women's Centre of York Region provides a range of programs to help women make positive change in their lives. All of our programs are free of charge or provided at low cost. We also provide child minding at no cost to clients during counseling sessions, programs and workshops so women can focus on getting the help they need.
Our clientsThere is no typical client of Women's Centre of York Region: women come from all parts of York Region. Two-thirds are likely to be mothers and approximately 25% are living with their partner. One-quarter of the women report that English is their second language; first languages include Russian, Tamil, and Cantonese. Approximately 40% are in receipt of some kind of social assistance, often as a result of life changes when they left an abusive relationship. Over 60% of our clients have either partially or fully completed post-secondary education.Any woman in need of assistance has access to our programs. The majority of women seeking help are women who have experienced violence, have limited income, have low participation rates in the labour market, or experience other barriers that make it difficult for them to contribute to their communities and live their lives to full potential. Click on the links below for more information on each of the programs Women's Centre of York Region currently offers women in York Region: Counseling ServicesIn addition to our ongoing programs, all of our clients have access to our information resource centre, advocacy and referral services. For more information on our programs and services, please call 905-853-9270 or contact us. |