More Key Links Resources - Help Networks
Artslink (York Region Arts Council)
To foster and promote creativity in communities
Executive Director, Virginia Hackson
c/o The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge St., PO Box 147, Newmarket ON L3Y 6Z1
(905)830-4444 ext. 1580
Email: artslink@york.ca
Canadian Health Network
Promotes healthy life choices
Email: chn-info-rcs@phac-aspc.gc.ca
www.canadian-health-network.ca
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Drug and alcohol information phone line
(416)535-6111
Toll Free: 1-800-463-6273
Email: mclaughininformation@camh.net
Community Care Access Centres
(formerly Durham Access to Care)
Helps to access government-funded home care services and
long-term care homes
209 Dundas Street East, 5th floor, Whitby ON L1N 7H8
(905) 430-3308
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3877
Community Development Council of Durham
Provides help for a variety of social needs with a focus on poverty
Evelyn Smith, Executive Director
134 Commercial Avenue, Ajax ON L1S 2H5
(905)686-2661
Toll Free: 1-866-746-3696
Email: hpopovych@cdcd.org
Durham Elder Abuse Network
A network of health care and social service providers that address elder abuse
Email: DEAN@region.durham.on.ca
www.durhamelderabusenetwork.ca
Information Brock
Information and referral service for Brock Twnship
(705)432-2355
Toll Free: 1866-223-2355
Fax: (705)432-3487
Information Durham
Information and referral service for Durham Region
Information Uxbridge
Information and referral service for Uxbridge area
(905)852-9181
Fax: (905)852-9674
Email: info@town.uxbridge.on.ca
Markham Institute, The (click here for more information)
An information resource for families and community organizations
PO Box 1706, Uxbridge ON L9P 1N9
(705)437-3193
Toll Free: 1-877-437-3193
Fax: (705)437-4848
Email: Marknstitu@aol.com
www.TheMarkhamInstitute.org
Mental Health Service Information Ontario
Phone line that provides information on available Government funded services
1-866-531-2600
Parent Help Line
A link library to general information in many areas of parental concern
1-888-603-9100
University Health Network
Teaching hospital centered patient care, research and education
Information line: (416)340-3388
York Link
A community services directory
York Region Character Community Council