Record #:
BAR0999
Last Modified:
14 Jul 2025
Last Full Update:
10 Jul 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | Support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Barrie and Orillia who reside in their own apartment, townhouse, rooming house or detached home setting and occasionally when still living at home
If support needs decrease to a minimum, a referral to the Community Resources Worker Program would be a consideration |
Service Details
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Barrie |
| Eligibility | Individuals 18 yrs and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - supported Independent Living program is free-of-charge and is governed by the Developmental Services Act. |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | 39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5 |
| Intersection | Hwy 400 and Essa Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-726-9082 |
| Fax | 705-726-6875 |
| inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca | |
| Website | https://www.empowersimcoe.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmpowerSimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Laurie Straughan, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2239; Email: lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Gerald Nganjue, Director of Clinical and Corporate Strategy; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5283; Email: gnganjue@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Mailing Address | 39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5 |