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Empower Simcoe

Site: Orillia - 35 West St N

Service: Supported Independent Living

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Record #: BAR1081
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-327-5391
Fax 705-325-4382
E-Mail inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website https://www.empowersimcoe.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe
YouTube 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 Luke Lynn, Supports and Services Director; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5281; Email: llynn@empowersimcoe.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
35 West St N
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 5B9
Intersection West St N and Coldwater Rd W
Mailing Address 35 West St N 
Orillia, ON 
Canada L3V 5B9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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
Provide support with:
  • banking, budgeting, grocery shopping and meal preparation, varies among individuals and can fluctuate as situations arise
  • choices of working, volunteering or pursuing leisure activities
  • accessing 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

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Office:Mon-Fri 8:30 am-8pm

Accomodation Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Orillia
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.

Subjects

Service Categories Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities
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