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.
This is the place to go for industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Working at Heights, First and CPR and more. There is also information on Welding and Pre-apprenticeships.
There are many options for your daughter to get further community support through a variety of programs. Programs are uniquely designed based on need, age, and goal. Programming is developed for children and youth starting at age 5/6-18 years old, for those who identify as a girl. The goal is to build trusting relationships within a pro-girl and girl-only* environment, where we deliver research-based, intentional, hands-on programming.
Home on the Hill serves clients who have severe and persistent mental illness. These individuals often do not access service from mainstream mental health agencies. Many have the symptom of anosognosia and lack insight that they have an illness, so believe that they do not need service. Services are also provided to their families.
This resource is for the Asian community including Mental Health. They strive to address the mental health concerns of the Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean and Vietnamese communities.
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.
Toronto based, this organization has a calendar of Jewish Holiday programs, as well as, a wide array of programs for Women, Seniors and Hebrew Language classes and computer classes among others.
The organization has a Newmarket location. It provides programs and services to individuals who have been in conflict with the law or those at risk of that focus on crime prevention, intervention and reintegration. These include counselling, partner assault rehabilitation, services while incarcerated, community supports. For more information, click on Adult programs or Youth Programs from the Home Page.
The Krasman Centre provides a number of Peer Support programs for those who live with substance abuse. Locations are in Richmond Hill, Newmarket and Alliston.