- Description
- Supports individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families in accessing resources and opportunities in their community including:
- individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
- education and self help workshops/groups
- respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
- parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
[email protected]
Stina LI (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
[email protected]
Palak Bhatia (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pbhatia@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Shamira Prabakaran (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
[email protected]
For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs - Eligibility
- No restrictions
Residency Requirements: Markham ; Richmond Hill ; Stouffville ; Thornhill East ; Vaughan ; (Southern York Region) - Application Process
- For intake to our Outreach Program, call and ask to connect with one of our Community Support Coordinators * Outreach Services: Any person who lives in Southern York Region and who has been assessed as having an intellectual disability may access the Community Support Program (documentation of assessment by a certified Psychologist may be requested) * referrals are accepted from family members, doctors, educational professionals and/or community service providers * In-Service: i.e. for group homes, day programs and Supported Independent Living - must register through the Developmental Services Ontario to be placed on regional priority list for services in Central East Region
- Phone
- 905-294-4971
- Toll Free
- 1-877-737-3475
- Fax
- 905-472-5409
- Web Site
- www.communitylivingyorksouth.ca
- [email protected]
- Languages
- Chinese (Cantonese); Chinese (Mandarin); English; French; Hindi; Punjabi; Spanish; Tamil; Urdu
- Contact
- Ritu Singarayer, Director of Community Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-884-9110 ext 523 - Fees
- Contact a Community Support Coordinator for more details
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Central Local Health Integration Network
- Last Verified On
- July 14, 2025
- Address
- 5694 Hwy 7 E, Unit 13
Markham, ON, L3P 1B4
Intersection: Markham Rd and Hwy 7; Markham
Community Living York South Site Location: Markham
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Availability Note: Group Home support is daily 24 hours - Service Area(s)
- Markham
- Richmond Hill
- Vaughan
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
