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# Cedar Centre

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- [CEDAR CENTRE ACHIEVES IMAGINE CANADA ACCREDITATION, DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE](https://cedarcentre.ca/cedar-centre-achieves-imagine-canada-accreditation-demonstrating-commitment-to-excellence/) - YORK REGION, January 30, 2024 – Cedar Centre is thrilled to announce its recent accreditation by Imagine Canada, a prestigious milestone that highlights the organization's unwavering dedication to transparency, accountability, and excellence in their work in the Child & Youth Mental Health, Adult Mental Health and Addictions, Violence Against Women, and Anti-Human Trafficking sectors. The
- [October 2023](https://cedarcentre.ca/fall-2023/) - Welcome to our Fall newsletter with the latest updates on our pilot program, Dress Purple Day along with a few of the recent findings in Raising Canada's 2023 report. DASA/YRP Pilot Program To guide planning and resource allocation for the future CYAC, we launched a DASA/YRP pilot in September 2022. Both organizations collected data during
- [December 2019](https://cedarcentre.ca/december-2019/) - Imagine a place where all children and youth in York Region who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect feel welcome and safe. A place where criminal justice, child protection, and mental health services are fully integrated and under one roof. A place where multi-disciplined teams are committed to ensuring that our processes
- [May 2020](https://cedarcentre.ca/may-2020/) - These last few months have been an extremely challenging time, unlike anything we’ve seen or had to deal with in our lifetime. Our hearts go out to all the health care professionals and other essential service workers who are risking their lives every day to take care of us. Stress is a contributing factor for
- [September 2020](https://cedarcentre.ca/september-2020/) - As we continue to navigate these challenging times, our hearts go out to all the health care professionals and other essential service workers who are risking their lives every day to take care of us. The #stayhome orders have certainly helped to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases over the past several months. Unfortunately, there
- [December 2020](https://cedarcentre.ca/december-2020/) - We are excited to welcome Jewish Family and Child Service and Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services to the CYAC partnership. As critical, legislated service providers, they will help ensure that the future Child & Youth Advocacy Centre not only reflects the needs of our community but also ensures that clients have access to culturally
- [March 2021](https://cedarcentre.ca/march-2021/) - As we continue to develop the region’s first Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, it is important that we create awareness and secure support from the communities the Centre will serve. To that end, we have developed specific campaigns and initiatives around public and government relations and general community awareness that we’d like to share with
- [June 2021](https://cedarcentre.ca/june-2021/) - We are excited to report on the progress we’ve made over the last few months.The Planning Committee continues to meet regularly and has almost finalized the ideal workflow for York Region’s Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC). Partners are working on estimates for resource and space requirements to help us better understand the size of
- [May 2022](https://cedarcentre.ca/may-2022/) - The Project Hope team has been busy over this last year developing a pilot program, planning office designs for the ideal shared space, and attending the annual National CYAC-CAE Network Conference. Below is an update on our progress. Pilot program This fall we are launching a pilot program focused on supporting referrals from YRP to
- [YORK REGION TO GET ITS FIRST CHILD & YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE](https://cedarcentre.ca/york-region-to-get-its-first-child-youth-advocacy-centre/) - NEWMARKET, Ontario - Cedar Centre, the leading provider of trauma-specific therapyto children, youth, and adults in York Region who have experienced interpersonalchildhood trauma, announced today their intention to create the region’s first Child andYouth Advocacy Centre (CYAC). In partnership with York Regional Police, York RegionChildren’s Aid Society, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services, andJewish Family
- [December 2022](https://cedarcentre.ca/december-2022/) - Since our last update in the Spring, we’re excited to share with you the latest developments for Project Hope along with a recent study that provides new analysis on social return on investment results for CYACs in British Columbia. Pilot programs YRP/DASA referralsThis September we launched a pilot program focused on supporting referrals from YRP
- [May 2023](https://cedarcentre.ca/may-2023/) - It’s been four years since we started Project Hope. We can all be proud of the work that has been accomplished during this time: from researching and selecting a co-located model, to developing a business plan and governance model, to launching our first pilot program with DASA and YRP. Communicating the value of a CYAC
- [May 2024](https://cedarcentre.ca/may-2024/) - Earlier this year, we shared a very exciting announcement. Cedar Centre was accreditated by Imagine Canada, a prestigious milestone that highlights Cedar Centre’s unwavering dedication to transparency, accountability, and excellence in its work in the Child & Youth Mental Health, Adult Mental Health and Addictions, Violence Against Women, and Anti-Human Trafficking sectors. We are immensely
- [December 2024](https://cedarcentre.ca/december-2024/) - We’re excited to share updates on the progress made this year with Project Hope! Our efforts have brought together regional partners and diverse expertise through several Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, all united by a shared commitment to our mission. To strengthen community support, we coordinated training sessions on Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault (DASA) services
- [June 2025](https://cedarcentre.ca/june-2025/) - Welcome to the Spring edition of Cedar Centre’s newsletter! This spring, we’ve made meaningful progress across our multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), strengthened collaborative partnerships, and gathered valuable insights from the National CYAC community. From foundational planning and pilot program development to new onboarding tools and nationalconnections, we’re building a strong, coordinated response for children, youth, and

## Pages

- [Home page](https://cedarcentre.ca/) - Recovering from childhood trauma begins here We are a community-based organization that provides trauma-specific therapy for children, youth, and their non-offending supportive caregivers, as well as for adults and seniors who, as children, experienced interpersonal childhood violence. The focus of our work is to support people recovering from the impacts that interpersonal childhood trauma has
- [Who We are](https://cedarcentre.ca/who-we-are/) - About Us Who We Are QUICK LINKS: Mission Values Annual Reports Cedar Centre has a long history of helping children, youth, and adults recover from the impact that interpersonal childhood trauma has had on their lives. The Centre has been serving the community of York Region since 1987. Just as cedar trees are known for
- [Accountability, Transparency and Performance](https://cedarcentre.ca/accountability-transparency-and-performance/) - Accountability, Transparency and Performance Centre’s Audited Financial Statements View 2025/26 AFSView 2023/24 AFSView 2022/23 AFSView 2021/22 AFSView 2020/21 AFS Charitable Registration Number: 10668 0952 RR0001 Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) View Information ReturnCedar Centre Compensation Information External Complaints Policy View Document
- [STAIR Registration](https://cedarcentre.ca/stair-registration/) - STAIR Program To request an intake for an upcoming STAIR program, please complete the following form. There are limited spots available for each session and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. **Please Note: Filling out this form does not guarantee a spot in the program** STAIR Registration Request Form Complete the form
- [Outreach & Prevention](https://cedarcentre.ca/outreach-prevention/) - Programs & Services Outreach & Prevention Helping Build Safer Communities The team at Cedar Centre provides community support through information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionals related to the issue of interpersonal violence. Most often, outreach is done at the request of a community partner and/or organization. Have a question? If
- [Newcomer's Health & Well-Being Program](https://cedarcentre.ca/newcomers-health-well-being-program/) - Programs & Services Newcomers’ Health & Well-Being Program Helping Newcomers Rebuild Their Lives Following Trauma This is a joint program with the Canadian Mental Health Association of York Region & South Simcoe and the Welcome Centres of York Region. The Program offers assistance to newcomers aged 12 years and older who have experienced very difficult
- [Anti-Human Trafficking Program](https://cedarcentre.ca/anti-human-trafficking-program/) - Programs & Services Anti-Human Trafficking Program Helping Individuals Build Healthy Relationships This is a trauma specific program for children and youth aged 3 to 18 years old who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking, or who are recovering from their experience of human trafficking, and their supportive, non-offending caregivers. “Silence is the
- [Adult Program](https://cedarcentre.ca/adult-program/) - Programs & Services Adult Program Helping Adults Live Better Lives Cedar Centre’s Adult Program provides free therapeutic services for individuals over the age of 19 who have experienced interpersonal childhood trauma before the age of 18, including but not limited to physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect, bullying and witnessing violence. “I have done A
- [Child, Youth & Family Program](https://cedarcentre.ca/child-youth-family-program/) - Programs & Services Child, Youth & Family Program Helping Children Recover from Trauma This is a family-centred, strength-based program for children ages 3 to 18 years old who have experienced interpersonal trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, witnessing domestic violence, bullying and acts of war). When a child has experienced interpersonal trauma the entire
- [Helping You Find Resources in Your Community](https://cedarcentre.ca/helping-you-find-resources-in-your-community/) - Resources Helping You Find Resources in Your Community QUICK LINKS: Helpful Links No Tracking Tips Informational Videos If you need immediate help or are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital’s emergency department. Helpful Links Cedar Centre works collaboratively with many organizations and agencies across York Region. The following is a
- [Privacy & Complaints Policies](https://cedarcentre.ca/privacy-complaints-policies/) - Privacy & Complaints Policies QUICK LINKS: Privacy Policy Complaints Policy Privacy Policy Cedar Centre respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting it. All Cedar Centre employees, volunteers, suppliers and contractors are required to comply with privacy policies designed to protect the confidentiality of your personal information. Our employees and volunteers are authorized
- [York Region's First Child & Youth Advocacy Centre](https://cedarcentre.ca/york-regions-first-child-youth-advocacy-centre/) - PROJECT PARTNERS Child & Youth Advocacy Centre York Region’s First Child & Youth Advocacy Centre QUICK LINKS: Bringing our Vision To Reality Timeline Latest News How Can I Help? Imagine a Place … Imagine a place where all children and youth in York Region who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect feel
- [Our Team](https://cedarcentre.ca/our-team/) - About Us Our Team QUICK LINKS: Leadership Board of Directors Funders Leadership Board of Directors Thank You to Our Funders
- [Financial or In-Kind Donations](https://cedarcentre.ca/financial-and-in-kind-contributions/) - Support Us Financial or In-Kind Donations QUICK LINKS: Donate Today In-Kind Donations It Takes a Village As a trusted leader in trauma-specific programming and services for children, youth and adults who have experienced childhood interpersonal trauma, your generous gifts of money, time, and in-kind donations allow us to continue to provide innovative, life-changing services through
- [Events](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/) - Support Us Events Staying connected with our community and friends and family of the Centre is very important to us. Learn about our upcoming and past events below. If you would like to host an event in support of Cedar Centre, please contact Claire Shave:
- [Accessibility](https://cedarcentre.ca/accessibility/) - Accessibility Location and physical accessibility Cedar Centre is located in a plaza just off Leslie Street north of Davis Drive. It is wheelchair accessible. A variety of seating options are available in therapy rooms (couches, armed chairs, armless chairs). A washroom is located on the first floor and is equipped with safety bars and an
- [What is CYAC?](https://cedarcentre.ca/what-is-cyac/) - PROJECT PARTNERS Child & Youth Advocacy Centre What is a CYAC? History The first CYAC in North America was established in Huntsville, Alabama in 1985. It was conceived by District Attorney Robert E. Cramer who felt the criminal justice and social service systems were not working together effectively, adding to children’s emotional distress. Since then,
- [Contact Us](https://cedarcentre.ca/contact-us/) - Contact Us Your inquiries are important to us. If you have questions about our organization, programs, donations, events, or something else, simply complete the form and we’ll get back to you at our earliest convenience.
- [Land Acknowledgement](https://cedarcentre.ca/land-acknowledgement/) - About Us Land Acknowledgement Cedar Centre’s office is located on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence here continues to this day. This land is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.
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## Events

- [Annual General Meeting](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/agm2025/) - Interested in learning more about Cedar Centre and how we help individuals and families recover from childhood trauma? Join our upcoming virtual AGM and learn more about what we do and how we work with the community and government to drive change. Meeting date: September 18, 2025Time: 6:30pm EST.Location: 1 District, 429 Harry Walker Pkwy,
- [Ride for Refuge 2025](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/ride-for-refuge-2024-600/) - The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. What moves you? Offering hope to those recovering from the impacts of childhood trauma is what MOVES US. Form your own team or join one of ours and help raise funds to support Cedar
- [GivingTuesday](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/givingtuesday-382/) - Join GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. At Cedar Centre, your donation will help us reduce our waitlist to support more individuals and families this upcoming year. GivingTuesday is December 3rd and we hope we can count on you for your support. Donate today
- [Annual General Meeting](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/ride-for-refuge-2024-463/) - Interested in learning more about Cedar Centre and how we help individuals and families recover from childhood trauma? Join our upcoming, virtual AGM and learn more about what we do and how we work with the community and government to drive change. Meeting date: September 19, 2024Time: 6pm RSVP to Claire Shave on or before
- [Ride for Refuge 2024](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/ride-for-refuge-2024/) - The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. What moves you? Offering hope to those recovering from the impacts of childhood trauma is what MOVES US. Form your own team or join one of ours and help raise funds to support Cedar
- [Holiday Fundraising Drive](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/holiday-fundraising-drive/) - Supporting Cedar Centre over the holidays is a meaningful way to contribute to the well-being and empowerment of individuals in need. As a dedicated organization focused on providing essential services and support to those who have experienced interpersonal childhood trauma, Cedar Centre plays a crucial role in fostering healing and resilience within the community. The
- [Ride for Refuge](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/ride-for-refuge/) - Thank you to all our sponsors, friends, and family for supporting us at the 2023 Ride for Refuge event. We’re excited to share that we beat our goal of raising $20,000 and could not have done it without all of you! This year, we had 58 participants bike, walk, or roll on behalf of Cedar
- [2023 Annual General Meeting](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/2023-annual-general-meeting/) - On September 21, 2023 we’ll be hosting our virtual AGM meeting for staff, Board of Directors and key stakeholders. We welcome the press and community to join. RSVP to Claire Shave at c.shave@cedarcentre.ca on or before September 15th.
- [GivingTuesday](https://cedarcentre.ca/events/givingtuesday/) - Join GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. At Cedar Centre, your donation will help us reduce our waitlist to support more individuals and families this upcoming year. GivingTuesday is November 28th and we hope we can count on you for your support. Donate today

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