Record #:
BAR0848
Last Modified:
14 Jul 2022
Last Full Update:
20 Aug 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response The following Empower Simcoe programs are temporarily closed until further notice: * EarlyON Child and Family Centres in Barrie, Bradford and Innisfil * Community Support Day Services in Barrie and Orillia * Employment Support Services * Transition Services * Youth Services including Wednesday Evening Bash and Orillia Ultimate Thursdays Regular Service Goal is to assist people with developmental disabilities to live in a state of dignity and to have the opportunity to participate effectively, sharing in all elements of living in the community * member of Community Living Ontario * note that not all programs offered by Empower Simcoe are available in all areas of Simcoe county, see records for individual programs, or call for information Programs include: * Community Support Services (Employment Support Services, Transition Services, Community Support Program) * Accommodation Services (Group Homes * Supported Independent Living) * Family Home Program for Children * Family Home Program for Adults * Children's Homes, Adult Respite Program * EarlyOn Child and Family Centres for Barrie-Innisfil-Bradford * Simcoe County Infant Development Program * Family Services Program (Youth in Action * Youth Involvement Ontario * Family Relief Service) * Regional Housing Support Services * Intake Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) * can assist people in filling out OESP application form, call Regional Housing Support Services phone number for assistance 705-739-0485 |
Service Details
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Response The following Empower Simcoe programs are temporarily closed until further notice: * EarlyON Child and Family Centres in Barrie, Bradford and Innisfil * Community Support Day Services in Barrie and Orillia * Employment Support Services * Transition Services * Youth Services including Wednesday Evening Bash and Orillia Ultimate Thursdays |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Individuals with a developmental disability and/or intellectual disability and their families |
| Application | Call or visit website |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | 39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON L4N 5J5 |
| Intersection | Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-726-9082 |
| Fax | 705-726-6875 |
| inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca | |
| Website | www.empowersimcoe.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe Instagram: instagram.com/empower_simcoe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/empowersimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Jamie Hall, Marketing and Communications Manager; Phone: * 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Primary Executive | Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer |