Organisation: John Howard Society of York Region - Newmarket
Numéros de téléphone: 905-895-9943 ext 407
Télécopie: 905-895-0861
Adresse courriel: admin@jhsyork.ca
Site Web: johnhoward.on.ca/yorkregion
Adresse
postale
:
70 Main St S
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 3Y6
Point géographique: Cross street: Davis Dr and Main St S
Notes sur l'accessibilité: Unknown ; contact for information
Heures d’ouverture: Hours vary depending on programming, call for information
Description des services: Adult Services
Reintegration Program -- for individuals 18 years and older and families residing in or planning to move to York Region who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law
  • case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security
  • referrals to community resources, client advocacy
Record Suspension Support -- for individuals 18 years and older who were convicted of a criminal offence and have completed their sentence
  • assists in determination of eligibility and application process to have criminal records kept separate and apart
MAPS Program -- for individuals 18 years and older who are currently on probation who may have experienced or are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge
  • offers one-on-one support with a Peer Support Worker to explore recovery goals and provide connections to community supports and services
  • offers support in attending various appointments such as probation, court, counselling sessions
  • provides connections to mental health services, addiction services, housing supports, cultural resources, accessing OW/ODSP and more
Mindset Anger Management Program -- 8 week anger management program for individuals 18 years and older
Reset -- for individuals 18 years and older who have completed other programs with John Howard Society of York Region (JHSYR)
  • peer-led group with guidance of trained facilitator
  • supports the reintegration and social inclusion of York Region residents following involvement in the criminal justice systems
  • aftercare support program that connects people to resources following their enrollment in one of JHSYR's programs
Fair Chances (Family/Adult intervention and reunification) -- for families or individuals requiring system navigation support, mentoring and intervention, including
  • counselling
  • case management
  • workshops
  • community outreach
Peer Mission Partner Assault Response -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
  • safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on PAR Participant's progress
Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- alternatives to formal charges and/or prosecution of individuals who have been held over specific minor criminal offences
  • Post-charge Diversion - court-referred and available as a post-charge alternative for accused individuals to be held accountable through community-based sanctions
  • Pre-charge Diversion - referral from York Regional Police for individuals who volunteer to participate in the program as an alternative to formal charges for specific minor criminal offences
Housing Stability Support Programs
Access to Home -- works towards housing stabilization and security, which includes access to support, harm reduction and education
  • helps individuals at risk of imminent homelessness or precariously housed
  • support provided includes mitigation and mediation with landlord, case management, support with goal planning and financial literacy
Back to Home (B2H) -- part of a network of community wraparound resources that aims to provide a collaborative approach to assist those precariously or chronically unhoused. supports individuals 16 years and over through individualized and intensive case management.
Some of the ways we can assist include
  • Temporary shelter solutions
  • Housing stabilization assistance
  • Financial goal planning
  • Agency / organization advocacy and coordination
  • Warm transition upon successful completion of program
Youth Services
Healthy Youth Preventative Education (HYPE) Program -- for youth 11-25
  • small group sessions that promote positive healthy relationships and target a wide range of abusive and violent behaviours and addictions among adolescents
Youth Counselling Program -- for youth 11-29
  • individualized one-on-one support, weekly sessions for youth to discuss issues affecting their lives such as mental health, substance use, bullying, stress relationship conflict and criminal justice involvement
  • counsellor works collaboratively with the youth to enhance their understanding, overcome challenges and meet goals
Youth Reintegration -- for youth 12-17
  • case management
  • client advocacy and collaboration
  • referrals to community resources
  • individualized goal planning
  • specialized counselling support
Ending the Cycle -- 10-week program for youth 15-24 who have been witness to emotional and/or physical abuse, neglect, aggression, or high-risk behaviour within their familial unit
  • program offered in group setting or one-on-one
  • discussion of topics such as understanding gender-based violence and healthy relationships
  • offered to individuals identifying female and 2SLGBTQ+
  • offered in person and virtually
Service Navigation -- for children/youth and their families
  • comprehensive support and follow-up
  • reduces barriers to accessing services and supports
  • support for clients and caregivers/families
  • helps clients connect to services



Frais: Vary according to program
Procédé et formulaires: Application varies according to program, call for information


Partner Assault Response program -- call to schedule intake/assessment meeting
Admissibilité / population desservie: Any resident of York Region 12 years and older impacted by criminal justice system




Partner Assault Response Program -- for individuals 18 and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge


Eligibility for other programs vary, see description or call for information


Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- Individuals 18 and older, ordered by court of YRP to connect with JHSYR to complete their sanctions
Langues: English
Zone desservie: York Region
Voir aussi: Justice pénale de proximité
Dernière mise à jour: 10/1/2025
Adresse Web du profil de service: fre/displayService.aspx?id=219548

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