Social Services Network of York Region

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Record #: MKM5181 Last Modified: 11 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2012
Record Details
Alternate NameSSN
Areas ServedGTA
Address & Map
8 Shadlock St, Unit 5A
Markham, ON L3S 3K9
 
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Mailing Addressc/o Social Services Network of York Region Head Office 
PO Box 26705 
5000 Highway 7 
Markham, ON L3R 4M9
Office PhoneHead Office: 905-940-7864 
 
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Fax905-940-7863
E-Mailinfo@socialservicesnetwork.org
Websitewww.socialservicesnetwork.org
DescriptionThe services listed below are only referred to by this organization, not offered. 
 
Information and referral service linking the South Asian community in York Region to service providers targeting newcomers, families, and youth. SSN aims to provide culturally sensitive assistance in various languages to the South Asian Community in York Region. 
 
NEWCOMERS: settlement services, employment services, ESL courses, legal assistance through community legal aid clinics, citizenship participation, housing. 
 
FAMILIES: parenting courses, intergenerational counselling, family violence (incl. spousal/elder/child abuse), mental health services (counselling and addiction services), seniors' programs/assistance, financial counselling/assistance, family/women's support groups, housing. 
 
YOUTH: educational issues, job search assistance, counselling services/financial assistance, mental health assistance, health issues, mentoring programs, peer support groups, issues related to violence, legal aid, career exploration. 
 
SENIORS: South Asian Adult Day Program in collaboration with Unionville Home Society
DatesYear round
HoursMon - Thu: 9am-5:30pm 
Fridays: 9am-2:30pm
LanguagesEnglish ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu ; Tamil
FundingProvincial ; United Way
SubjectsAbuse ; Citizenship ; Community information centres ; Counselling ; English as a second language ; Financial counselling ; Mental health ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parenting support ; South Asian community ; Youth
Primary ExecutiveDr. Naila Butt, Executive Director, Social Services Network; Email: nbutt@socialservicesnetwork.org