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.

Meet one-on-one with a case manager to discuss and ask important questions related to the developmental services system. The meetings are 60 to 90 minutes in length and are offered in Aurora, Markham, and Vaughan. We can assist you with:

• Application forms for ODSP, SSAH, Mobility transit
• Navigating and understanding the developmental services system
• Locating and accessing appropriate resources
• Information and resources for transition to adult services

Download the Resource Days flyer

Details

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will only be offering our appointments via teleconference and/or video conference. However, in order to provide you with relevant supports in your area, please register for the office location closest to you.

Dates and times:

Aurora 
240 Edward St., Unit 3

November 24, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

December 8, 11:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

Markham
50 McIntosh Dr., Suite 239

November 18, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

December 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Vaughan 
9401 Jane St., 3rd floor, suite 301

November 10, 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

Tuesday, November, 17

Markham
50 McIntosh Dr., Suite 239

Tuesday, November, 3 

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

Thursday, November, 19

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:

November 

Thursday, November, 19

Wednesday, November, 25

December 

Wednesday, December, 2

Thursday, December, 3

Monday, December, 7

Wednesday, December, 9

Friday, December, 11

Tuesday, December, 15

Wednesday, December, 16

Monday, December, 21

Tuesday, December, 22

Wednesday, December, 30

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, December 15, 2020

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:

November  

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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