Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

Service: Joyce Kope House

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Record #: BAR0399 Last Modified: 08 Sep 2022 Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2021
Description
Description (Service) COVID-19 Update
Joyce Kope House has temporarily moved to Travelodge, 300 Bayfield St, Barrie * call 705-715-1052 for shelter services
  • temporary shelter for women and gender diverse individuals exiting institutions or experiencing homelessness in Simcoe County
  • please consider supporting women at the shelter at this time with donations of personal hygiene items, sanitizers and disinfectants, masks and food

Due to COVID-19 concerns the following service is cancelled/postponed until further notice
  • Jail Visitation at Vanier Centre for Women and Grand Valley - Institute for Women
  • if you are in contact with a loved one who is incarcerated and needing service, direct them to call 705-725-0613, ext 0

Call or email your worker for more information or contact:
* Rhonda LeDuc, Director of Community Justice programs at 705-627-6034
* Tracy Wood, Director of Community Programs at 705-644-1393
* Meaghan Chambers, Executive Director at 705-818-2342

Regular Service
  • An emergency shelter for women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness and half-way house for women and gender diverse individuals under supervision of Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services Canada or on bail
  • Joyce Kope House provides 25 safe beds for women over the age of 18 years
  • Rules include: No violence, nightly curfew
  • Shelter Participants at Joyce Kope House are assigned a Case Worker to assist with goal setting and housing resources
Service Details
Hours COVID-19 UpdateOffice closed * House: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Women eligible to stay at Joyce Kope House include:


  • Women and gender diverse individuals released from correctional institutions on parole, temporary absence passes, bail, probation, or on a conditional sentence
  • Women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness, those being released from mental health facilities, going to and from treatment centres, released from detoxification centres, and/or fleeing domestic violence


Women can self-refer if they are experiencing homelessness.



Same sex partner/spouse accepted.
Application Referrals - self, correctional institutions, mental health facilities, shelters, alcohol & drug rehabilitation centres, hospitals, community agencies etc.
Languages English
Fees None
Address and Location
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
102 Maple Ave
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1S4
Intersection Maple Ave and Sophia St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-725-0613 ext 0
Crisis Phone 705-725-0613, (Mon-Sun 24 hours)
Fax 705-725-0636
Website www.elizabethfrysociety.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/Elizabeth-Fry-Society-Of-Simcoe-County-499754280150125/
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/elizabethfrysocietyofsimcoe/?hl=en
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/elizabethfrysc
Primary Contact Ashley Smit, Residential Director; Phone: 705-725-0613 ext 241 * 705-790-6361; Email: RD@elizabethfrysociety.com
Alternate Contact Hannah Legere, Senior Case Worker; Phone: 705-725-0613 ext 241 * 705-727-7058; Email: seniorcaseworker@elizabethfrysociety.com
Mailing Address 102 Maple Ave 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 1S4

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka
Support, advocate for, and empower individuals at risk, to enrich their lives and to inspire positive change in the  community.
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Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka
102 Maple Ave
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1S4