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Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services

Site: Barrie Office

Service: New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults

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Record #: BAR1614
Last Modified: 08 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-722-6778
Toll Free Phone 1-800-372-2272
E-Mail info@gilbertcentre.ca
Website https://www.newhorizons2slgbtq.ca/
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Addresses

Address & Map
Barrie by the Bay
80 Bradford St, Unit 525
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection Bradford St and Simcoe St
Mailing Address Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services 
PO Box 744 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 4Y5
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Wheelchair ramps and some automatic doors. Currently no accessible washroom access.

Description

Description (Service)

Providing support and empowering older adults (55+) within the 2S-LGBTQ+ comnmunity

  • Programs promote healthy relationships, reduce isolation and increase access to health, social services and other community supports
  • "Older and Bolder" is an in-person social and support group with monthly meetings held in Barrie and Orillia
  • "Walk and Talk" is held monthly in Orillia providing an opportunity to get active and be social with community members, allies and all ages are welcome
  • run events such a book clubs, movie nights art nights and webinars, see website for details

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Program hours vary
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Ages: 55 year(s) and up

Older Adults 2S-LGBTQ+
Application Contact Evan at evanm@gilbertcentre.ca or 705-722-6778 ext 106
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories LGBTQ2+ Support Groups ~ LGBTQ2+ Older Adults
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