Empower Simcoe
Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt
Service: Family Services Department - Wednesday Evening Bash (WEB) and Youth in Action
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR1634 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 28 Apr 2020 |
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| 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 Empower Simcoe promotes the inclusion of all youth, regardless of ability, in both their school and community * Youth programs include Wednesday Evening Bash (WEB) during the school year, and the summer Youth in Action (YIA) program WEB offers fun, social and recreational activities to high school aged youth regardless of ability * Youth plan and participate in a variety of events including bowling, movies, sports, dances and more * Youth workers also work with local high schools and community groups to promote and develop inclusive opportunities for youth such as Circle of Friends, Youth conferences, March Break activities and short term workshops YIA is a summer program that provides young people with the opportunity to expand their communication, social, leisure, work and life skills while participating in community projects * YIA is broken into one and two week sessions that each have a unique focus * Each week includes one day trip, activities and practical learning experiences * YIA also offers two overnight camping trips |
| 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 | March 25, 2020 -COVID-19 Response Not running at this time Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Wed Evening Bash (WEB): Wed evenings, call or check website for time and location * Youth In Action (YIA): call for information |
| Dates | WEB: Sep-Jun * YIA: Jul-Aug |
| Areas Served | Barrie |
| Eligibility | Ages: 13 year(s) - 21 year(s) Youth, young adults with an intellectual disability and/or developmental disability and their peers |
| Application | Registration form to be completed prior to any event participation * can complete form at event or on website under the ‘youth’ link |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - Based on cost of activity |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Programs: Various locations in Barrie |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Patterson Rd and Morrow 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/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ Twitter: twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Corrie Patton, Family Service Supervisor; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2256; Email: cpatton@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Michele Kapteyn, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-727-1235 ext 2377; Email: mkapteyn@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Primary Executive | Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer |