Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka
Site: Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka
Service: Joyce Kope House
Record #: BAR0399 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2020 |
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Description (Service) | March 25, 2020 -COVID-19 Response Joyce Kope House has temporarily moved to Comfort Inn, 210 Essa Rd, Barrie* call 705-715-1052 for shelter services * temporary shelter is operational for women 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, and food Due to COVID-19 concerns the following services are cancelled/postponed until April 1, 2020 * Youth Justice Committee meetings and Restorative Justice circles * In person Trusteeship appointments in Simcoe And Muskoka * Jail Visitation at Central North Correctional Centre, 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 * In-person groups and one on one sessions in Simcoe Muskoka including: -Emotions Management -Safe independent Choices -Anti-theft -Grief and loss -Healthy Relationships -Substance Use and Harm Reduction -Community Maintenance Program 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 An emergency shelter for women experiencing homelessness and half-way house for women 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 Drugs or Alcohol * women accessing shelter at Joyce Kope House are assigned a Case Worker to assist with goal setting and housing resources |
Service Details | |
Public Comments | March 25, 2020 -COVID-19 Response Joyce Kope House has temporarily moved to Comfort Inn, 210 Essa Rd, Barrie* call 705-715-1052 for shelter services * temporary shelter is operational for women 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, and food Due to COVID-19 concerns the following services are cancelled/postponed until April 1, 2020 * Youth Justice Committee meetings and Restorative Justice circles * In person Trusteeship appointments in Simcoe And Muskoka * Jail Visitation at Central North Correctional Centre, 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 * In-person groups and one on one sessions in Simcoe Muskoka including: -Emotions Management -Safe independent Choices -Anti-theft -Grief and loss -Healthy Relationships -Substance Use and Harm Reduction -Community Maintenance Program 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 |
Hours | March 22, 2020 -COVID-19 Response Office closed * House: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Simcoe County |
Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Women eligible to stay at Joyce Kope House include: * Women released from correctional institutions on parole, temporary absence passes, bail, probation, or on a conditional sentence * Women 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. |
Application | Referrals - self, Correctional Institutions, Mental Health Facilities, Shelters, Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centres, hospitals, community agencies etc. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None - For community women: first 30 days are funded through the County of Simcoe, extensions may be available upon request |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Barrie |
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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, ext 0 (Mon-Sun 24 hours) |
Fax | 705-725-0636 |
Website | www.elizabethfrysociety.com |
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Primary Contact | Ashley Smit, Residential Director; Phone: 705-725-0613 ext 241; Email: RD@elizabethfrysociety.com |
Alternate Contact | Jenna August, Senior Case Worker; Phone: 705-725-0613 ext 241; Email: seniorcaseworker@elizabethfrysociety.com |
Primary Executive | Meaghan Chambers, Executive Director; Phone: 705-725-0613 ext 227; Email: MeaghanC@elizabethfrysociety.com |