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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0001 | Last Modified: 25 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2020 |
| Location, Telephone & Internet | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 705-722-6778 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-372-2272 * 1-800-372-ACSC |
| info@gilbertcentre.ca | |
| Website | www.gilbertcentre.ca |
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| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address | Barrie by the Bay 80 Bradford St, Unit 555 Barrie, ON L4N 6S7 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Bradford St and Simcoe St |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact | Colin Green, Director, Research & Development; Phone: 705-722-6778 ext 104; Email: coling@gilbertcentre.ca |
| Primary Executive | Gerry Croteau, Executive Director; Phone: 705-722-6778 ext 201; Email: gerryc@gilbertcentre.ca |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 744 Barrie, ON L4M 4Y5 |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response * Centre is closed to in-person services * Harm reduction supplies will be distributed in the community through street outreach * to reach the Harm Reduction team, call or text Sarah 705-816-3493, or Sue 249-535-0570 * programs are being adapted to move online, see Gilbert Centre Online * email info@gilbertcentre.ca for more information Regular Service Provides social and support services to empower, promote health, and celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections and the individuals and families from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) communities of Simcoe County and Muskoka Region Programs include: * Safer Spaces for not-for-profit and for-profit organizations to provide agency audits, policy consultations, professional development workshops and resources to create more inclusive programming and services for LGBTQ2S people and their families * Support for people living with HIV and/or hepatitis C * Support and referral for people who use drugs as well as those involved in the sex work industry * Sexual health clinic for gay and bisexual men that provides screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, PrEP and immunizations - no health care or identification required * Support for parents, seniors and youth from the 2SLBGTQ Communities |
| Hours | COVID-19 Response * Centre is clossed to in-person services Regular Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or email * self referral |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2015 |
| Elections | Aug |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - gendered bathrooms down the hall * gender neutral bathroom is not physically accessible |
| Print Material | Newsletter - LINK (quarterly); also available on-line |