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

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 705-726-9082
Fax 705-726-6875
E-Mail inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website https://www.empowersimcoe.ca/
Social Media Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter
Located In Community Barrie
Address 39 Fraser Court
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 5J5
Intersection Office: Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd

Contact Information

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
Mailing Address 39 Fraser Court 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 5J5

Description & Services

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
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.

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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