York Region Centre for Community Safety

York Region Centre for Community Safety YRCCS provides a collaborative hub of services to individuals affected by domestic violence. Vision: Build a safer community for those affected by violence.

Values: We value accountability, communication an solution focused collaboration in our delivery of client centered services. We recognize the importance of integrity, inclusivity and respect within the organization to make a meaningful difference.

Our office is closed for in-person support on Monday, August 3, 2026. Our phone lines will remain open during this time,...
07/30/2026

Our office is closed for in-person support on Monday, August 3, 2026. Our phone lines will remain open during this time, from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, 7 days a week. Our office will reopen for in-person support on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Please note, we are not a crisis centre. If you are facing an emergency, please call 911. If you are in crisis, please connect with a crisis line:

Assaulted Women’s Helpline (For women experiencing violence): 1-866-863-0511

310-COPE (For persons living in York Region, South Simcoe and North York who are having a mental health crisis): 1-855-310-2673

Fem'aide (For Francophone women experiencing violence): 1-877-336-2433

Talk4Healing (For Indigenous women): 1-888-200-9997

Women's Support Network (Sexual violence): 1-800-263-6734

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (For persons experiencing human trafficking): 1-833-900-1010

Many abusive relationships develop gradually and, at first, it might be tempting to label an abuser’s behaviour as harml...
07/29/2026

Many abusive relationships develop gradually and, at first, it might be tempting to label an abuser’s behaviour as harmless, perhaps just signs of love, jealousy, or emotional insecurity. However, this is never true. Abuse is always about having power and control over another. Here is a red flag that you may be in a controlling or abusive relationship.

Nothing you did contributed towards the abuse you have faced, and you are not alone. Please contact us at 1-855-541-2220, [email protected], or www.yrccs.ca to get connected to a trained domestic violence Advocate and let us help. All our services are confidential.

If you are currently experiencing, or have experienced domestic/family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual viole...
07/28/2026

If you are currently experiencing, or have experienced domestic/family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking, you are not alone.

Please contact us at 1-855-541-2220, [email protected], or www.yrccs.ca to get connected to a trained domestic violence Advocate and let us help. All our services are confidential.

A safety plan helps you have a strategy in place for safely escaping a dangerous or frightening encounter with an abuser...
07/23/2026

A safety plan helps you have a strategy in place for safely escaping a dangerous or frightening encounter with an abuser, even if it’s just temporarily. A safety plan can also help prepare you to leave an abuser for good.

Here is a safety planning tip for you to keep in mind. Please remember, a safety plan is not a replacement for calling 911 if you’re in an immediately dangerous situation.

Many abusive relationships develop gradually and, at first, it might be tempting to label an abuser’s behaviour as harml...
07/22/2026

Many abusive relationships develop gradually and, at first, it might be tempting to label an abuser’s behaviour as harmless, perhaps just signs of love, jealousy, or emotional insecurity. However, this is never true. Abuse is always about having power and control over another. Here is a red flag that you may be in a controlling or abusive relationship.

Nothing you did contributed towards the abuse you have faced, and you are not alone. Please contact us at 1-855-541-2220, [email protected], or www.yrccs.ca to get connected to a trained domestic violence Advocate and let us help. All our services are confidential.

We are incredibly grateful to our friends The Period Purse for their generous donation of essential care items, includin...
07/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our friends The Period Purse for their generous donation of essential care items, including feminine hygiene products, undergarments, and personal care items.

These items provide more than basic necessities - they offer comfort, dignity, and a sense of care during some of the most difficult moments in a survivor's journey.

If you are in need, please reach out to us at 1-855-541-2220 or [email protected].

If you are currently experiencing, or have experienced domestic/family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual viole...
07/21/2026

If you are currently experiencing, or have experienced domestic/family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking, you are not alone.

Please contact us at 905-836-7601, [email protected], or www.yrccs.ca to get connected to a trained domestic violence Advocate and let us help. All our services are confidential.

We're pleased to share that the Women's Support Network of York Region (WSN) is now offering in-person support at our lo...
07/16/2026

We're pleased to share that the Women's Support Network of York Region (WSN) is now offering in-person support at our location every Monday.

WSN provides compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals and youth who have experienced any form of sexual violence or sexual trauma, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Services include:
-Individual counselling
-Group counselling
-Case management
-24/7 crisis support
-Online chat and text support
-Art and wellness programs
-Information, resources, and referrals

If you or a young person you support could benefit from WSN's services, or if you'd like to learn more, please contact your YRCCS Advocate at 1-855-541-2220 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

Address

25 Deverill Court
Markham, ON
L6G0C7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19058367601

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