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Numbers and Links York Regional
Police:
Non-Emergency Numbers:
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Newmarket / Aurora / Georgina: 905-895-1221
ViCARS- Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service: Works in partnership with York Regional Police and the O.P.P. to provide 24-hour emotional support and practical assistance to persons victimized by crime or circumstances.
Yellow Brick House: •
Administration
Lines: 905-727-0930 or Toll Free Line: 1-800-263-2231 • 905-722-3220 or Toll Free: 1-800-661-8294
Leeder Place Family Shelter: Temporary emergency shelter for families
York Region Abuse Program (YRAP) Offers group therapy for male and female victims of sexual abuse (3 yrs to adult) •
905-853-3040
Addiction Services
of York Region Provides addiction assessment and out patient treatment services through individual, couple, family and group services to persons 12 years and over
Kids Help Phone • Toll Free Line: 1-800-668-6868
plannings for
Children – Youth and Families of York Region Community organization that works with homeless youth and youth in crisis in York Region
Rose of Sharon
and ABC All Baby’s Count Prenatal Nutrition Program in York Region Provides support to pregnant and parenting teens through counseling and education.
Women’s
Support Network of York Region Provides feminist based, client centred counselling to female survivors of sexual violence in house and on-site in secondary schools across York Region to students (both male and female) affected by sexual violence, 24 hour crisis line, public education, volunteer training, community referrals.
Sexual Health
Clinics •
Counseling and education on birth control, STDs, Aids, sexual orientation,
sexuality and relationships.
Women’s Center of York Region Support and services to assist women (primarily sole support mothers)
Domestic Abuse
and Sexual Assault Care Center Acute
domestic abuse care for adults 16 yrs. And older (by current or previous
intimate partner) 24 hours a day.
Aids Committee
of York Region
Pride York Region Provides advocacy, support, and referral services to the gay/lesbian/bi/trans community.
Lance Krasman Memorial Center for Community Mental Health (Krasman Center) •
905-780-0491 Resource center providing information, referral and support to people who have experience with mental health issues and their families and friends. It is the home of the Self Help Network and provides opportunities for consumer survivors and family members to have mutual support.
Warm Line •
North
York Region: 905-954-4110 Warm Line is a non-crisis telephone support line for people in York Region. Anyone who would like someone to talk to is welcome to call. The line is currently in operation every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6pm until midnight.
Housing Help
Center Maintains a housing registry to assist individuals in securing affordable accommodation in the private rental market
Crosslinks Housing and Support Services Loft Community Services Mobile Van Aurora:
Mobile Van Newmarket:
Mobile Van Markham
/ Woodbridge / Richmond Hill: Provides housing and support to adults with serious mental health needs. Programs include community support. Street Outreach Van in conjunction with York Region Health Services providing a variety of harm-reduction services to individuals who are homeless and/or street involved.
Community Crisis
Response Service Telephone mental health crisis support and mobile response when required for adults and children 7am-4am 7 day/week
York Region Children’s
aid Society
Vitanova Foundation Provides a holistic approach to supporting persons with substance abuse problems. Programs include assessment/referral, family support and individual/group counseling. Programs are culturally sensitive.
Family Life Center Provides affordable professional counseling, outreach, and family education services to individuals, couples and families who are experiencing difficulties coping with stressful life situations and/or difficulties in their relationship. Partner
Abuse Response Program: Group counseling and education to assist individuals
in stopping their abusive behavior towards their partner.
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