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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR1263 | Last Modified: 09 Dec 2020 | 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 Housing Retention Fund, which is intended to assist low income residents of Simcoe County who are facing rent arrears or energy related financial emergencies by providing them with financial assistance * assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) Member of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness * 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 Office: By appointment only: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Drop-in: Thu 10 am-3 pm Outreach Location - 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 |