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.
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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.
Dates and times:
May
Tuesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June
Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 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.
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
Download the Funding Options Resource Days flyer
Details
All June sessions have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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, June, 16
To be rescheduled
Wednesday, July, 29
Markham
50 McIntosh Dr., Suite 239
Wednesday, June, 17
To be rescheduled
Tuesday, July, 28
Vaughan
9401 Jane St., 3rd Floor, Suite 301
Thursday, June, 18
To be rescheduled
Thursday, July, 30
To book an appointment or to find out more:
Call 905.898.6455 or 1.866.257.9776, ext. 2356.
If you are calling please mention the program name, date, time and location you would like to attend.
Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions or more information email Diana at DKusturic@yssn.ca.
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:
Monday, May, 25
Wednesday, May, 27
Thursday May, 28
Monday, June, 1
Tuesday, June, 2
Wednesday, June, 3
Thursday, June, 11
Monday, June, 15
Tuesday, June, 16
Wednesday, June, 17
Monday, June, 22
Thursday, June, 25
To book an appointment or to find out more:
Call 905.898.6455 or 1.866.257.9776, ext. 2264 or email contactFSW@yssn.ca, 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.
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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions will only be conducted over the phone.
Transition Planning Resource Days
These sessions are for individuals who have a developmental disability, are 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:
May
Monday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 25, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June
Monday, June 1, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 8, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 15, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 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. 2245 or email cmacdonald@yssn.ca.
Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.