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Empower Simcoe

Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt

Service: Group Homes

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Record #: BAR0649
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-726-9082
Fax 705-726-6875
E-Mail inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website https://www.empowersimcoe.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe
Primary Contact Luke Lynn, Supports and Services Director; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5281; Email: llynn@empowersimcoe.ca
Alternate Contact Jamie Hall, Digital Solutions and Brand Marketing Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
39 Fraser Court
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 5J5
Intersection Office: Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd
Mailing Address 39 Fraser Court 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 5J5
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Group Homes for children and adults with intellectual disabilities are one available residential option within Accommodation Services

Group Homes for Children
  • level of support provided can range from 24 hour staffing to less depending on the needs of individuals living in the home
  • Children attend neighbourhood schools
  • Childrens' therapy needs are met through community agencies and the Board of Education
  • Annual plan of care developed in conjunction with parents and guardians helps set future goals
  • Childrens' group homes licensed under the Child and Family Services Act
Group Homes for Adults
  • Adults living in group homes are supported in their choice of work, volunteer and/or recreation pursuits
  • A person-centred plan is developed with the individual and those important in his/her life
  • Group homes licensed under the Developmental Services Act
Group homes are situated in Barrie, Orillia and adjacent townships

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Program: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Barrie ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Springwater
Eligibility Children and Adults with a developmental disability and/or intellectual disability whose families reside in Barrie, Orillia, and adjacent townships
Application Call or visit website
Languages English
Fees None ; Fee assistance available ; assistance is provided by Ontario Disability Support Program.

Subjects

Service Categories Group Homes for Children and Youth with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities
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