Serving YoRK REGION
Tel:
Fax:
(416) 410-6051
(905) 508-1237
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3B2
email: info@housinghelpcentre.org
Regional Municipality of York
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297 Wellington Street East |
Identification Clinic
About the Program
Without personal identification, people cannot access essential services such as health care, income supports, housing and employment. Yet, there are significant barriers to obtaining identification. The cost alone of replacing identification can be prohibitive for someone who has no or limited income. Other barriers include literacy and mental health issues, and confusion with or intimidation of the application process.
There are six Identification Clinics in York Region serving homeless individuals, and those with low or no income to obtain necessary identification. Appointments must be made.
The Identification Clinic worker will
- Assist clients in completing the application forms (i.e., birth certificates, SIN cards, Canadian citizenship cards)
- File and pay for applications on behalf of the client
- Provide a mailing address for clients when necessary
- Deliver identification to clients
- Provide individual support when necessary
- Connect individuals with other services such as housing, food resources, and financial supports
- Provide the client with an opportunity to store their identification in a Safe Bank
Appointments
Appointments can be made by calling 905-713-2696. Please note there are criteria for program admission.
The Identification Clinic is funded by the Regional Municipality of York Region. There are no fees for service.
Clinic Schedule
Identification Clinics are held throughout York Region thanks to our community partners. You must make an appointment to attend the clinic:
| Aurora CMHA, York Region 15150, Unit 3A Aurora, ON Third Friday of every month Call 905-508-1877 for appointment. |
| Aurora Yellow Brick House Second Tuesday of every month (for residents only) |
| Concord Employment Resource Centre-COSTI 7800 Jane Street Concord, ON Third Thursday of the month Call 905-508-1877 for appointment |
| East Gwillimbury Blue Door Shelters (for residents of Leeder Place only) First Monday and Fourth Thursday of every month. |
| East Gwillimbury Blue Door Shelters (for residents on Porter Place only) First Thursday and third Monday of every month |
| Jackson's Point Sandgate (for residents only) First Wednesday of every month |
| Keswick Regional Municipality of York 24262 Woodbine Avenue Keswick, ON First and third Wednesday of every month Call 905-713-2696 for appointment |
| Markham Liberty Square Bldg. (Warden & Hwy. 7) 3601 Hwy. 7, Suite 710 Markham, ON Fourth Monday of every month. Call 905-508-1877 for appointment. |
| Newmarket Regional Municipality of York 62 Bayview Parkway Newmarket, ON Second and fourth Monday of every month. Call 905-713-2696. |
| Niagara Falls St. Andrews Church 5645 Morrison Thursdays, 9am-12pm Call 905-356-4222 ask for Courtney or Sarah |
| Niagrara Falls Christ Church 4750 Zimmerman Avenue Tuesdays, 9-12:00pm Call 905-356-4222, ask for Courtney or Sarah |
| Richmond Hill Housing Help Centre & ID Clinic 10271 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B5 Second and Fourth Thursday of every month. Call 905-508-1877 for appointment. |
| Richmond Hill Sandgate (for residents only) First Wednesday of every month. |
| Toronto PAID (Partners for Access and Identification) 416-691-7407 |