Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre

Site: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre

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Record #: CWD0721
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 28 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Public Comments Additional Contact: Lucille Dalziel, Communications and Volunteer Coordinator, ext 302, cvc@bdbilrc.ca
Office Phone 705-445-1543
Toll Free Phone 1-800-843-6943
Fax 705-445-1656
E-Mail programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca
Website https://www.breakingdownbarriers.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBCollingwood
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingdownbarriers
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/bdbcollingwood?t=1516035663400
Primary Contact Teresa Gal, Executive Director; Phone: ext 300; Email: executivedirector@bdbilrc.ca
Alternate Contact Maureen Smithers; Phone: ext 302; Email: adminsupport@bdbilrc.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Lucille Dalziel, Communications and Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: ext *302; Email: cvc@bdbilrc.ca

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Collingwood
Address 234 Ste Marie St
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 3K5
 
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Mailing Address 234 Ste Marie St 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 3K5
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Provides programs, services and supports to assist adults with visible and invisible disabilities to live independently in the community. These diverse disabilities include physical, emotional, sensory and intellectual.
Creates opportunities for people to gain self-confidence, take initiative and make their own choices. Referral to other community services.
Provides a wide range of independent living skills programs, peer support activities, services and supports, resources and referrals across Simcoe, Grey and Bruce Counties.

Programs
  • Self Managed Attendant Care
  • Peer Support
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Assistance filling out Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) forms, by appointment
A member of the North Simcoe Muskoka Community Support Services Coalition and accredited member of Independent Living Canada

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals with a disability

16 year(s) and up

Residency Requirements: Georgian Triangle
Application Call for information, no referral required.
Languages English
Fees Membership - $5 per year or $10 for three years ; No fees to consumers for programs

Administration

Alternate Name BDB
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