Family Services York Region
Site: Richmond Hill - Bayview Office
Service: Family Services York Region
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT2008 | Last Modified: 24 Sep 2018 | Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2018 |
| Record Details | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | FSYR |
| Former Name | Family Life Centre, Richmond Hill - Newmarket |
| Office Phone | 905-883-6572 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-820-9986 * LGBT Information, Referral & Support Line 1-888-967-5542 |
| Fax | 905-883-6575 |
| groupservices@fsyr.ca | |
| Website | www.fsyr.ca |
| Primary Contact | Susan Warren, Program Manager, Family & Schools Together (F&ST) & Group Services; Phone: 905-895-2371 ext 230; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: swarren@fsyr.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Barbara Urman, LGBTTQ service lead; Phone: 905-415-9719 ext 224; Fax: 905-415-9706; Email: burman@fsyr.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Marie King, Executive Assistant; Phone: 905-895-2371 ext 222; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: mking@fsyr.ca |
| Established | FSYR Amalgamated March 31, 2005 (formerly Family Life Centres since 1972) |
| Primary Executive | Mr Elisha Laker, Executive Director; Phone: 1-888-223-3999; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: elaker@fsyr.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Mariana Benitez, Clinical Director; Phone: 905-895-2371 ext 229; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: mbenitez@fsyr.ca |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of York ; Provincial - Ministry Community and Social Services; Ministry of Children and Youth Services; Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations ; United Way - Toronto & York Region ; Fees - for service ; Trillium Foundation |
| Description (Service) | Community support outreach programs, cultural support services * specialized programs to assist individuals in stopping domestic violence * counselling and drop-in services for the LGBTTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer) * online counselling * Rainbow Support Information and referral line – 1-888-967-5542 Transgender support group * group meets in Markham * for more information call Barb at 905-415-9719, ext 224 or call the Information, Referral and Support Line at 1-888-967-5542 (all calls are confidential and anonymous) Online-Counselling: a professional, confidential counselling service available directly through the website * clients 16 and up can log on independently * this is not a "chat" or live interactive process * register online * cost of this service is $65.00 (payable through PayPal) per online session * New Rainbow Support Information and referral line – 1-888-967-5542 |
| Hours | Richmond Hill Mon-Thu 8 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-3 pm |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| Boundaries | York Region (Georgina, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and Markham locations) |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Self-referred or referred by others |
| Languages | English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Call for specific languages at this location |
| Fees | Program ; Service ; Fees are assessed on a sliding scale according to the individual's income and ability to pay * a portion of the fee may be covered by subsidy or insurance * Fee assistance available. |
| Located In Community | Richmond Hill |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bayview Ave and Elgin Mills Rd E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair access; on public transportation routes |
| Service Categories | Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ; Family Counselling ; Family Counselling Agencies ; Gender Identity Counselling ; General Counselling Services ; LGBTQ Helplines ; LGBTQ Support Groups ~ Transgender Individuals ; Sexual Orientation Counselling |