Empower Simcoe, Midland - Elizabeth St, Regional Housing Support Services

Empower Simcoe

Site: Midland - Elizabeth St

Service: Regional Housing Support Services

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Record #: BAR1263

Last Modified: 01 Apr 2021

Last Full Update: 07 Dec 2020

Location, Telephone & Internet
Office Phone	Regional Housing Support Services: 705-739-0485
Toll Free Phone	1-833-726-9082
Website	https://empowersimcoe.ca/regional-housing-support-services/
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Located In Community	Midland
Address	The Guesthouse Shelter and Community Hub 522 Elizabeth St Midland, ON L4R 2A1 View Google Map
Intersection	King St and Elizabeth St
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Laurie Straughan, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2239; Email: lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Jamie Hall, Marketing and Communications Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
Primary Executive	Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 705-726-9082
Description & Services
Description (Service)	COVID-19 Response In-person support and drop-ins are not available phone support is available by phoning the Empower Simcoe intake line, 705-739-0485 and leaving a message, and a housing associate will call you back to book an appointment by phone Housing Resource Centre to assist those looking for permanent housing, services include: assistance with accessing funding for utility and rent related expenses assistance with accessing funding for support services needed for individuals with a disability or mental illness who are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support landlord/tenant mediation referrals to community resources maintaining a landlord registry maintaining a housing registry of houses, townhouses, apartments, rooms and shared accommodation assistance with applications for subsidized housing which must be forwarded by client assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) Member of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness Houses to Homes New, one-time, short term financial assistance available to those experiencing homelessness. Eligible activities include: Renters insurance Moving costs First and last month's rent Housing set up Transportation Vouchers Utility deposits Identification and credit checks Each eligible activity has a max dollar amount and may require supporting documentation where applicable. Funding is intended as a last resort. All other avenues must be exhausted to qualify. Call to apply Housing access workers also provide support at Midland Public Library
Hours	COVID-19 Response In-person support and drop-ins are not available phone support is available by phoning the Empower Simcoe intake line, 705-739-0485 and leaving a message, and a housing associate will call you back to book an appointment by phone Regular Hours Office By appointment only: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Drop-in Hours: Thu 10 am-3 pm Outreach Locations - Drop-in Tue, Thu 10 am-4:30 pm, Midland Public Library 320 King St, Midland
Areas Served	Beausoleil First Nation ; Coldwater ; Elmvale ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Tay ; Tiny - and surrounding area ; See catchment area map: www.simcoecommunityservices.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Housing-Resource-Centres-map.jpg
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Adults Young Adults 16 yrs and up who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, low income or having a special need that affects ability to obtain or maintain adequate affordable housing
Application	Call to make an appointment and to get an application form Referral - social agency Referral - self Applications for heating assistance (electric or gas) are accepted from Oct-Apr
Languages	English
Fees	None
Other Details
Physical Access	Not Accessible

Empower Simcoe

Site: Midland - Elizabeth St

Service: Regional Housing Support Services

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