York Regional Council announces $5 million grant for Mental Health Community Care Hub

Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York has announced a one-time $5 million capital contribution funding grant to the Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region-South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) for the development of a Mental Health Community Care Hub.

“Struggles with mental well-being can go undiagnosed and may result in higher risk for unemployment, poverty and homelessness,” said Acting York Region Chairman and CEO and Town of Newmarket Mayor John Taylor. “When complete, this much needed resource will provide residents with more access to dedicated mental health and addiction supports.”

The Mental Health Community Care Hub at 17255 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket will be situated in a central location in York Region, near Southlake Health and along a major Regional traffic corridor with access to transit and emergency services.

“Through the York Region Community Safety and Well-being Plan consultations, we learned there is a lack of awareness about available mental health supports or where individuals can go to access them,” said City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Gino Rosati, Chair of Community and Health Services. “Through our partnership with CMHA-YRSS to develop the Hub, we anticipate we can help meet the growing demand for these vital supports.”

With Ministry of Health approvals and Town of Newmarket zoning approvals already in place, CMHA-YRSS expects service delivery to begin in 2026.

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to more than 1.25 million residents and 57,000 businesses with more than 629,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices

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