Busby Centre, South Georgian Bay, Emergency Group Lodging

Busby Centre

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Record #: CWD1511

Last Modified: 21 Feb 2023

Last Full Update: 29 Sep 2022

Description (Service)

Provides overnight shelter during winter months Nov-Apr, breakfast and evening meal
Provides accommodation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, connections to housing and community supports, food and meals
Limited shelter beds may be available
Staff are providing 24/7 support at the motel (health and safety monitoring, connections to housing, health services and community supports, and daily food and meals)
Eligibility determined through pre-screening over the phone 705 828 3795 (24/7) or 705 606 6589 (8am-8pm)
DETOUR outreach team is at Collingwood Public Library on Wednesday and Saturday from 3 pm-4 pm to support people experiencing homelessness and living rough
Outreach team can be reached 7 days a week by calling 705 790 5654 or emailing outreach@busbycentre.ca

Donations:

Call or email first if wishing to donate in person
Accepting financial donations online at www.busbycentre.ca/support/donate-now/
Food and meal donations, volunteer inquiries should be directed to candace@busbycentre.ca

Public Comments	Individuals and Families - intake is only by phone Mon-Sun 24 hours Women - first call My Friend's House women's shelter (705-444-2511) to see if there is any availability
Hours	Pre-Screening via Telephone: Mon-Sun 24 hours Shelter Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Blue Mountains ; Collingwood - and surrounding areas ; Nottawa ; Stayner ; Wasaga Beach ; South Georgian Bay
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Youth (16 years and older), couples, individuals and families
Application	Pre-screening by phone Mon-Sun 24 hours, call Central Intake for Temporary Shelter 705-606-6589 Families should identify themselves as such, as family accommodations are also available
Languages	English
Fees	None

Office Phone	Central Intake for Temporary Shelter: 705-828-3795 Office: 705-606-6589
E-Mail	getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Website	www.busbycentre.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutoftheColdCollingwood
Volunteer Coordinator	Candace Gordon, Food and Donations Resource Coordinator; Phone: 705-828-3477; Email: candace@busbycentre.ca
Primary Executive	Sara Peddle, Executive Director
Mailing Address	PO Box 1055 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5E1