National Directory for Canadian Families

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 Modified services via phone, email, video calling, or screened on-site services by appointment with enhanced safety protocolsHealth CentreNurses or nurse practitioners available for phone consultations and referrals, or by appointment; urgent psychiatry visits can be arranged; call 416-929-9614 ext 2238 or email healthcentre@ysm.caMental Health ServicesTelephone counselling by appointment, call Nazreth 416-929-9614 ext 2269 or email nmebrahtu@ysm.caNurseryAppointments available for supplies for young families in need; current registered families may receive a 2 week supply of child supplies, to coordinate pick up call Ruth 416-929-9614 ext 2232 or email rroblin@ysm.ca----------Health ServicesIncluding primary medical care, dental care, check ups, lab tests (including HIV testing), referrals, and ID replacement; no Ontario Health Insurance or identification required; child care available access to diapers, formula, baby food birth control, pregnancy tests prenatal care, perinatal services prenatal and parenting classes immunization optometry, eye glasses chiropractor, physiotherapist, naturopath, psychiatrist addictions counselling traditional Chinese medicine foot care, socks and shoes health education and counselling on health issues

Youth Addictions

Centre York Centre is a supervised access centre that offers families experiencing difficulties a safe, neutral setting where visits and exchanges can take place without children witnessing conflicts between parents. Centre York Centre defends every child"s right to have access to parents, grandparents, siblings and other relatives. We are a non-profit organization which provides a safe, neutral, child focused environment where visits and exchanges are under the supervision of trained staff and volunteers.

Support Groups

Programs and supports for families and caregivers of children birth to 6 years; activities include creative, science and math experiences, circle time, promotion of literacy, and social and emotional development family support and resources outdoor programming when permittedProgram held in Vaughan 905-806-1895, Markham 905-642-9965, and Georgina 905-989-1896For child care and EarlyON centres, see separate listings

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID19 - Current clients, and those seeking support, call 905-503-9560 to leave a message -- returned promptly visit website for further updates ----- ----- ----- -----Children"s mental health services individual, family, and group counselling play therapy * intensive services, including specialized services for children birth-6 years Triple P (positive parenting) therapeutic live-in care facility day treatment services respite service Centralized Consultation and Assessment Service for child/youth mental health agencies child welfare servicesServices also available at Richmond Hill and Aurora offices, and satellite locations, including walk-in counselling, Mon-Tue 2 pm, 10350 Yonge St, 4th Fl, Richmond Hill -- see separate listings

Support Groups

COVID19 -- office open food program for those who are existing clients of the centre; call agency for information; pick up Tuesdays helping the Hispanic community access vaccines, information and health promotionSettlement Services information and referral translation of documents, invitation letters, travel permits, affidavits assistance finding housing referral to legal advice, advice regarding government pensions wellness sessions and mental health support groups for all age groups educational workshops student and volunteer placements

Community Mental Health Centers

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living SettingsGroup home with 24-hour supervision and support 4 meals per day recreation daytime activities

Youth Addictions

We are a private psychology clinic providing evidence-based treatments for mood , anxiety, and other problems we focus on services for adolescents and adults.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- Closed for public access until further notice, except by appointment.Provides community based tobacco cessation services including workshops with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy

In person crisis services

COVID19 - Closed for public access until further notice.Provides outreach/crisis services related to homelessness, including service navigation and short-term intensive case management

Support Groups

Parents and caregivers share information and experiences promotes the inclusion and well-being of family members who have disabilities provides information and suggestions on how families can choose care that is most appropriate for them offers workshops provides advocacy, and information and resources has over 600 members

Community Mental Health Centers

Case coordination for children with complex social, emotional, developmental, and/or physical needsProgram involvement is voluntary and confidential

Crisis lines & In person crisis services

COVID19 services continue to be provided, but COVID screening is in place Bed Program is accepting clients from the community, including individual and community referrals Virtual Mobile Crisis Program available in partnership with York Region Kinark for children and adolescents Through 310-COPE and 24/7 crisis support, people in mental health crisis are connected to services and support to achieve their goals and live meaningful livesConfidential crisis telephone, text and live chat response service individuals are connected with a crisis response professional, 24 hours crisis worker will provide an immediate response to feelings of distress, loneliness, anxiety or fear, thoughts of suicide mental health information and referral supports older adults, their families and their caregivers who live and cope with dementia, mental health issues and other neurological conditions at home, in long term care facilities or elsewhere text and chat available 24 hoursShort-Term Crisis Bed Program -- intake through crisis responseMobile Crisis Response Teams -- for situations assessed to require a more direct, face to face response, a Mobile Crisis Response Team is able to respond to provide on-site supports available 12 hours a day, 7 days per week serving York Region in partnership with York Regional Police available 12 hours a day, 5 days per week serving South Simcoe in partnership with South Simcoe Police and Simcoe County CMHA available 10 hours a day, 7 days per week serving South Simcoe in partnership with Nottawasaga OPPChild and Adolescent Crisis Response -- in partnership with Kinark Child and Youth Services; virtual mobile crisis response to provide assessment, stabilization and connection to services; After Hours Child & Youth Mental Health Crisis Response, call 310-COPE Crisis Line: Monday-Friday, 5 pm-9 am; Saturday-Sunday 24 hours; serves Durham Region, Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough After Hours Partnership - Kinark Child and Family Services (Durham); Point in Time (Haliburton County); Peterborough Youth Services (Peterborough); Chimo Family and Youth Services (City of Kawartha Lakes)

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers telephone counselling and support services to those dealing with a crisis or with mental health concerns. Mobile Crisis Response Team available as needed.

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers telephone counselling and support services to those dealing with a crisis or with mental health concerns. Mobile Crisis Response Team available as needed.

Youth Addictions

York Support Services Network is a community-based agency that offers a range of case management and community crisis services throughout York Region. We strive to support individuals with a developmental disability and/or a serious mental illness.