Mackenzie Health

Autism Services


Description

Helps children and youth with confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis to develop skills through Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)

Programs include

  • Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program (CMEY) - parents/caregivers learn strategies and techniques based on their child's needs
  • Mackenzie Health Core Behaviour Clinical Services (CCS) - ABA-based clinical services
  • Mackenzie Health Entry to School Program (ETS) - supports children with ASD 3-6 years who are entering kindergarten or grade one for the first time
  • Mackenzie Health Foundational Family Services Workshops - workshops and short term consultations for parents and support people to increase knowledge of ASD

Mackenzie Health Urgent Response Service (URS)

Time-limited, rapid response service that addresses a specific need to prevent a child or youth with autism from harming themselves, others, or property including

  • short-term interdisciplinary consultation to a child/youth's intervention team and/or family and/or educator(s)
  • respite care
  • direct support to the family and/or professionals involved to implement intervention and/or therapy techniques with the child/youth
  • service navigation and coordination
  • not a 24/7 crisis support service or a residential service; families requiring immediate support outside of regular business hours should go to their nearest emergency department
Eligibility
Children and youth 18 years and under with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Application Process
Child or youth must be first registered with the Ontario Autism Program, call 1-833-425-2445 or enroll online at https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program#section-2 ; for children/youth already registered with OAP:
  • CMEY - call 1-866-377-0286 ext 200 or email [email protected]
  • CCS - call 1-888-557-5550 ext 2223
  • ETS - after receiving invitation to participate, complete online form at https://ysanetwork.ca/entry-to-school
  • FFS - call 1-888-557-5550 ext 2223
  • URS - call 1-866-377-0286 ext 215 or email [email protected]
  • Documents Required
    Contact organization for more details
    Office
    1-888-557-5550 ext 2223
    Urgent Response Service (URS) (URS)
    1-866-377-0286 ext 215
    York Simcoe Autism Network (YSAN)
    1-866-377-0286 ext 200
    Fax
    905-773-8499
    Web Site
    https://www.mackenziehealth.ca/programs-services/mental-health/mackenzie-health-autism-services
    Mailing Address
    Pateras Plaza, 13311 Yonge St
    Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 3L6
    Canada
    Languages
    English, French upon request
    Fees
    None
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    Last Updated On
    March 3, 2026
    Last Verified On
    March 3, 2026
    Address
    Pateras Plaza, 13311 Yonge St
    Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 3L6
    Cross street: Yonge St and Bloomington Rd; Pateras Plaza
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    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible
    Hours of Operation
    Mon
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Tue
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Wed
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Thu
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Fri
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; program hours vary
    Service Area(s)
    • Simcoe County
    • York Region