Foundations
Funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services
Foundations is a one-year of support for youth that have recently graduated from high school. Foundations assists people in planning and setting goals for their future. This may include:
• competitive employment
• community connections
• social, educational, and leisure opportunities
The essential goal of Foundations is for people to make informed choices about their future.
To be eligible, one must be:
- over the age of 18
- have an intellectual disability
- receiving little or no support in future planning
Successful candidates will have a desire to become more involved in the community, achieve identified personal goals, meet new people and make new friendships.
Our Foundations support services are based in Markham and Richmond Hill.
For more information about this support service, call:
• In Markham: 905-294-4971, extension 48 • In Richmond Hill: 1-877-737-3475, extension 604To apply:
Application to Foundations is managed through the Service System Response (SSRU) Unit at York Support Services Network:
1-888-898-0070, extension 2574
Tuesday Self-esteem and Coping Group
On Tuesdays at 4-6PM at 10155 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
A drop-in group for youth that services as an opportunity for young (aged 16 to 30) to meet in a peer setting, discuss the issues they face on a daily basis and receive support and guidance.
Wednesday Self Esteem and Drama Sessions
On Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:00noon
A youth group ages 18 to 30 to meet in a peer setting, instructional sessions with direct participation and interactive learning.