Empower Simcoe
Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt
Service: Accommodation Services - Supported Independent Living
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0999 | Last Modified: 16 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 16 May 2019 |
| 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 Staff support: * individuals in the areas of banking, budgeting, grocery shopping and meal preparation and varies among individuals and can fluctuate as situations arise * individuals in their choices of working, volunteering or pursuing leisure activities * individuals to access community services as needed 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 * Accommodation Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Orillia |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Individuals with a developmental disability and/or intellectual disability |
| 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 | |
| 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://empowersimcoe.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Laurie Straughan, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2239; Email: lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Maxine Johnson, Programs & Services Director; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5281; Email: mjohnson@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Primary Executive | Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer |