Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, Reaching Home Program

Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre

Record #: MID1364

Last Modified: 16 Mar 2023

Last Full Update: 15 Mar 2023

Description (Service)

The Homelessness Initiative seeks to:

ensure that homeless people and those at risk of homelessness are provided longer-term housing solutions, shelter and support and prevention services.
increase strategic engagement of partners and improved coordination and delivery of services.
increase knowledge to support better informed policies, investment decision making and provision of services.

Assistance available to individuals includes:

advocacy with Ontario Works, ODSP, service agencies and other sources of support
assessment and referral to determine what the individuals situation is, what is necessary to ensure shelter and which agencies may provide suitable assistance
a variety of assistance is available to help ensure housing is retained if it is in jeopardy of being lost, including possible financial assistance for needed services such as hydro and heating. Financial assistance is based on client need and is only accessible once.
possible emergency shelter is available such as hotel chits.
food security assistance
Identification

Hours	Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility	Urban Indigenous peoples
Application	Call for information
Languages	Ojibway - Programs, formal
Fees	None

Located In Community	Midland
Address & Map	175 Yonge St Midland, ON Canada L4R 2A7
Intersection	Yonge St and William St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Office Phone	705-526-5589
Fax	705-526-7662
E-Mail	outreach@gbnfc.com
Website	www.gbnfc.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200753306632749/?ref=ts&fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbnfc/
Primary Contact	Rachelle Hubbard, Reaching Home Program Worker; Phone: 705-526-5589 ext 227
Alternate Contact	Nickee Wakelin, Reaching Home Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 238, 705-529-4410