Busby Centre, South Georgian Bay, Emergency Group Lodging

Busby Centre

Record #: CWD1511

Last Modified: 04 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 12 Oct 2023

Description (Service)

Provides night to night emergency respite shelter, 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
Eligibility determined through pre-screening over the phone 705-828-3795
DETOUR outreach team is at Collingwood Public Library on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 3 pm-4 pm to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
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 getconnected@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 an availability
Hours	Shelter Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours, year round Pre-Screening via Telephone: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Blue Mountains ; Collingwood ; Nottawa ; Stayner ; Wasaga Beach
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 16 year(s) and up Youth, couples, individuals and families
Application	Pre-screening by phone Mon-Sun 24 hours Families should identify themselves as such, as family accommodations are also available.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Office Phone	705-606-6589 ; Central Intake for Temporary Shelter: 705-828-3795
E-Mail	getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Website	www.busbycentre.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusbyCentre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusbycentre/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-busby-centre/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fcentraleastontario.cioc.ca%2F
Mailing Address	PO Box 1055 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5E1