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Community Resources

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Luke's Place

Legal & family court support for women who have experienced abuse — providing help with court processes, safety planning, and community referrals.​

📞 905-728-0978 ext. 235 | Toll-free

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www.lukesplace.org

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Durham Region 211 / 211 Central

A province-wide helpline connecting people to social, health, and government services — available 24/7 in multiple languages.

📞 Dial 2-1-1

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211 Central​

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Resources for Exceptional Children & Youth (R.F.E.C.Y.)

Support for children/youth with special needs and their families.

📞 905-427-8862 | Toll-Free: 1-800-968-0066

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https://rfecydurham.com/

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Community Living Ajax-Pickering-Whitby

Supports people with intellectual disabilities and their families to foster inclusion.

📞 905-427-3300

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https://www.cl-apw.org/site/home

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Community Development Council Durham (CDCD)

Settlement, newcomer supports, housing outreach, social planning, and community programs.

📞 905-686-2661 | Toll-Free: 1-866-746-3696

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https://www.cdcd.org/

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Durham Youth Services

Programs to prevent youth homelessness, provide emergency housing, and long-term support for ages 16–24.

📞 905-239-9477​

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https://durhamyouth.com/

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YWCA Durham

Providing housing, counselling, life skills, and support services for women and children.

📞 905-723-9922

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https://ywcadurham.org/

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Doors of Compassion

Doors of Compassion provides low-barrier, person-centred support that meets urgent needs and builds sustainable pathways to housing, stability, and well-being.

📞 289-830-2089 

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https://doorsofcompassion.ca/

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Ifarada: Centre for Excellence

With a focus on culturally informed, anti-oppressive practice, and holistic care, Ifarada is a leader in supporting Black, Indigenous, and people People of colour in the Durham Region

📞 905-250-0415  

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https://ifaradainstitute.org/

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Contact us at office@apcares.ca

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