Community Service Providers, Information Sources
Websites & links change, so we have provided the agency name and main phone number to ease your search. Please visit our Service Providers page for more information.
- Behaviour Management Services, York Central Hospital 905-773-2362
- Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre 416-425-6220: Augmentative Communication Clinic x 3805; Writing Aids Clinic x 3679
- Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Autism Clinic, 416-979-2221
- Community Living Georgina 905-722-8947
- Community Living Newmarket & District 905-898-3000
- Community Living York South 905-884-9110
- Easter Seal Society 1-800-668-6252
- Epilepsy York Region 905-508-5404
- Geneva Centre for Autism 416-322-7877
- Hospital for Sick Children, Child Development Clinic, 416-813-6333
- Kerry's Place Autism Services 905-713-6808
- Kinark Outdoor Centre: Autism programs
- Learning Disabilities Assoc. York Region, 905-884-7933
- Markham Stouffville Hospital, Paediatric Outpatient Dept. 905-472-7534
- Medic Alert for Kids 1-800-668-1507
- Parentbooks 416-537-8334, 1-800-209-9182
- Parks and Recreation Department(s) various, in all communities
- Reach for the Rainbow - Camp Referrals 416-503-0088
- REENA: Toby & Henry Battle Developmental Centre, 905-889-6484
- Southlake Regional Health Centre, Child and Family Clinic 905-853-2215
- TRE-ADD: Thistletown Regional Centre, 416 326 1212
- York Support Services Network 1-888-695-0070
- York Region Inclusive Recreation Resource List 2009. The Places to See, Things To Do list is updated every few years through the Inclusive Recreation Resource Coordinators. CHAP workers receive a hard copy at their Orientation.
Region of York www.region.york.on.ca
- Child Care Fee Assistance 1-888-703-5437
- Child Care Support Line, 1-888-703-5467
- Early Intervention Services 1-877-464-9675
- PreSchool Speech & Language Program 1-877-464-9675
- York Region Respite Registry 1-888-695-0070 x 247
- York Link Directory 1-877-464-9675 x 2133 www.yorklink.org
York Region Children's Mental Health Centres
- Blue Hills Child & Family Services 905-773-4323
- Kinark Child & Family Services 1-888-4-KINARK
- York Centre for Children Youth & Families 905-773-5303
Provincial Government Funding, Supports, Programs
- ADP (Assistive Devices Program) 1-800-268-6021
- ADP (Diapers, Incontenent Supplies) 1-888-377-5437
- CCAC, Community Care Access Centre 1-888-470-2222
- CEPAS, Central East Preschool Autism Services 1-888-4-KINARK
- Enhanced Respite Funding, CCAC 1--888-470-2222
- Ministry of Community and Social Services, 1-877-669-6658
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
- Special Services At Home Program (SSAH)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Ministry of Transportation, Accessible Parking Permits, 416-235-2999
- Ontario Drug Benefit Program 1-800-268-1154
- Trillium Drug Program 1-800-268-1154
Federal Government Funding, Supports, Programs
Disability Information website www.disabilityweblinks.ca
Read more in our Financial section of this website for more information about the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Support Plan (RDSP), Canada Disability Savings Bond, Canada Disability Savings Grant, Tax Tips, Accessing Ministry Funding, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Disability Deductions and Credits, Caregiver Tax Credit, The Special Needs Planning Group
Medical
Medicalert Foundation: No Child Without. Free medical ID services and ID for elementary school children ages 4 – 14 that includes medic alert bracelet or necklace, 24 emergency hotline which stores personal health info in centralized database, notification of personal emergency contacts in emergency, parents can update record on line at any time. If You Don't See Your School - Please contact your principal to find out if your school has been placed on the waiting list. If you are a principal or represent a school, go to our website for more infomation about how and why to enroll your school. More information for parents and principals at http://www.nochildwithout.ca
Lists of Participating Schools in York Region
York Region District School Board
York Catholic District School Board
“Your Next Patient Has Autism ...”
Tri page brochure developed for the many health professionals; nurses, physicians, technicians and others who provide services for children on the autism spectrum. It is especially designed by the Education Subcommittee of the North Shore-LIJ Health System Autism Steering Committee health care professionals who only occasionally treat this population. Read more …