VON Canada

Service: Respite Care Program, Barrie - Lakeshore Dr

Record #: BAR0212
Last Modified: 11 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Relief for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias

  • Specially trained Respite Care workers help with activities of daily living in the clients home
  • Other services include:
    • assessment
    • education
    • standardized care plans

Service Details

Hours

Service Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility

Clients must have a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease, or related dementia

Application

Referral from:

  • Referral-self and /or caregiver
  • Ontario Health atHome program
  • Physician
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • Hospital
  • In-home assessment
Languages English
Fees Service - Hourly rate based on ability to pay; must have valid Ontario Health Insurance card or pay full fee

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 7Y9
Intersection Lakeshore Drive and Minet's Point Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-737-5044 Ext 8095
Toll Free Phone 1-800-565-4145, Simcoe County
Fax 705-737-1903
Website https://www.von.ca
Primary Contact Michelle Reid, Program Supervisor, Respite Care; Email: michelle.reid@von.ca
Alternate Contact Lindsay Verwey, Administrative Assistant II; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8091; Email: lindsay.verwey@von.ca
Mailing Address 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 7Y9

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