Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Site: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Service: Peer Support Program, Independent Living Skills, Information and Referral
Record #:
CWD4150
Last Modified:
15 Mar 2023
Last Full Update:
08 Sep 2021
Description
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response Due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Breaking Down Barriers office will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff are working from home and monitoring phone and email messages. Call 705-445-1543 ext *301 or by email at adminsupport@bdbilrc.ca. Online programming available, contact office for details. Regular Service Peer support provides a supportive peer environment, where an individual can gain skills and the self confidence needed to overcome barriers. Groups such as the Diabetes Information Group (monthly), Friendship Café, crafts, pole walking, games night, golf in the summer, curling in the winter. Also offers one-on-one support (by appointment), assistance with self-advocacy, information and referral and assistance filling out paperwork. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach |
| Eligibility | Individuals with a disability
16 year(s) and up |
| Application | Call for appointment. Referral - self. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None, Membership: Annual Membership of $5 for year or $10 for 3 years |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Between Simcoe and Ontario Sts |
| Located In Community | Collingwood |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ste Marie St and Fourth St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-445-1543 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-843-6943 |
| Fax | 705-445-1656 |
| ilskills@bdbilrc.ca | |
| Website | https://www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBCollingwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingdownbarriers Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdbcollingwood?t=1516035663400 |
| Primary Contact | Tracey MacLeod, Independent Living Skills Coordinator; Phone: ext *305 |
| Alternate Contact | Maureen Smithers, Admin Support; Phone: ext *301; Email: adminsupport@bdbilrc.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lucille Dalziel, Communication and Volunteer Coordinator; Email: cvc@bdbilrc.ca |
| Mailing Address | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 |