Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre

Service: Peer Support Program, Independent Living Skills, Information and Referral

Record #: CWD4150
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 28 Apr 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-445-1543
Fax 705-445-1656
E-Mail dfresourcefacilitator@bdbilrc.ca
Website https://www.breakingdownbarriers.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBCollingwood 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingdownbarriers 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/bdbcollingwood?t=1516035663400
Primary Contact Tracey MacLeod, Direct Funding Resources Facilitator; Email: dfresourcefacilitator@bdbilrc.ca
Alternate Contact Maureen Smithers, Program Coordinator; Email: programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Lucille Dalziel, Communication and Volunteer Coordinator; Email: cvc@bdbilrc.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
234 Ste Marie St
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 3K5
Mailing Address 234 Ste Marie St 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 3K5
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (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

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 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

Subjects

Service Categories Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Developmental Disabilities