Resource Days

Resource Days offer a unique opportunity for you to meet one-on-one with a case manager to discuss and ask important questions related to your situation.

We offer a number of different types of Resource Days sessions across York Region to help you with your specific needs.

Developmental Services Resource Days

These sessions are for children 4 years and older, and adults who have a developmental disability.

• Fill out forms and applications (e.g. ODSP, SSAH, Mobility transit, etc.)
• Find resources 
• Give you information on adult services and Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
• Financial planning resources

Details

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will only be offering our appointments via teleconference and/or video conference. 

Dates and times:

January 
January 13, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

January 26, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

February
February 9, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

February 25, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To book an appointment or to find out more:

Call 905.898.6455 or 1.866.257.9776, ext. 2574. 

Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Funding Options Resource Days

These sessions are for families of children with special needs ages 4 to 18 years old.

Need help understanding what funding options are available for children with special needs? Book a free, 90-minute session with a case manager to discuss and ask important questions related to your situation.

We can help you:

• fill out funding applications,
• find resources, and
• give you information on funding

** Please note at this time, this workshop is being offered virtually. However, in order to provide you with relevant supports in your area, please register for the office location closest to you.

Details

Available times
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to noon, or 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Locations and dates:

Aurora
240 Edward St., Unit 3

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Markham
50 McIntosh Dr., Suite 239

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Vaughan
9401 Jane St., 3rd Floor, Suite 301

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To book an appointment or to find out more:

Email Diana at DKusturic@yssn.ca  

Please mention the program name, date, time and location you would like to attend. 

Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Ontario Autism Program Resource Days

These sessions are for families in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) who need help finding resources and supports.

Several times a month you can book a 90-minute appointment to meet with a family support worker so that you can get help with:

• Childhood budget applications
• Funding options
• Recreational resources
• Respite services
• Completion of other applications
• Referral to other agencies
• Transitional information

Details

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will only be offering our appointments via teleconference and/or video conference. 

Available times:

Choose from 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 1:30 p.m.

Dates:

December 

December 30

January 

January 5
January 6
January 12
January 14
January 15
January 20
January 21
January 25
January 27
January 28

February 

February 1
February 3
February 9
February 10
February 18
February 19
February 22
February 24
February 25

To book an appointment or to find out more:

Call  905.898.6455 or 1.866.257.9776, ext. 2574, include date and preferred time. You must indicate reason for your appointment. The child is not required to attend the meeting.

Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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 Mental Health Resource Days

These sessions are for anyone 16 years and older, who does not currently have case management support and needs help figuring out mental health resources and how to access available services in York Region and South Simcoe.

Once a month you can book a 60-minute appointment to speak with a case manager so that you can get help with:

• filling out initial applications for financial assistance programs such as Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), housing applications,
• finding information about available community resources, such as, free counselling options, local programs, where to access shelter, food, furniture, community meals, etc., 
• finding information on supportive housing options in York Region,
• getting connected to ministry-funded services, 
• requesting short-term supports via Streamlined Access, and much more.

Download the Mental Health Resource Day flyer

Details

Registration is required and space is limited.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions will only be conducted over the phone.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Register online

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Register online

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Transition Planning Resource Days

These sessions are for people who have a developmental disability and/or autism, are transitioning to or in high school or recently graduated from high school, and need help planning for adult services.

Several times a month you can book a 60-minute appointment to meet with a transition planning case manager for help with:

• Resources relating to transition planning
• Develop a transition planning checklist
• Information on ODSP and DSO
• Financial planning resources
• Navigating and understanding the developmental services system
• Locating and accessing appropriate resources

Download the Transition Planning Resource Days flyer

Details

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, appointments will only be conducted via telephone or video conference.

Dates and times:

January

To book an appointment or to find out more:

Call  905.898.6455 or 1.866.257.9776, ext. 2574 or email cmacdonald@yssn.ca.

Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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