Busby Centre

Site: Barrie - 88 Mulcaster St

Service: Drop In Services

Record #: BAR1685
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2025
Last Full Update: 17 Dec 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides low-barrier drop-in services for individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or low income. Staff are available to provide basic needs, support, and connection to community resources in a welcoming and safe environment.

Services include:

  • Bagged lunch or emergency grocery bag (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
  • Hot meal at dinner time (5:00 pm-6:00 pm daily)
  • Case management support
  • Hygiene supplies and seasonal clothing
  • Harm reduction supplies
  • Access to short-term warming space, free showers, and washrooms
  • Assistance with Health Cards and other paperwork
  • Transportation support for local and out-of-town medical appointments and housing viewings
  • Referrals to community programs and services
  • Virtual access point for medical, corrections, and other support appointments
  • HEPCURE free testing
  • Simcoe County Paramedic Service - Para-Medicine Program (monthly)
  • Monthly haircuts with "Haircuts for the Homeless" - Third Monday each month, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Weekly Foot Care Nurse - Wednesdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Empower Simcoe - Housing Access Worker - Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Ontario Works & Ontario Disability Support Program Drop-In - Thursdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Donations:

  • Donations of breakfast and lunch items, survival gear, toiletries, and cleaning supplies are appreciated.
  • Contact first before dropping off: 705-828-3477 or getconnected@busbycentre.ca

Service Details

Hours Daily, 9 am-6 pm (meals and services), program-specific hours for specialized services as listed above.
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility No restrictions; available to anyone impacted by homelessness or housing instability.
Application Drop-in service; no appointment needed.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Entrance on McDonald St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
88 Mulcaster St
Lower Level
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3M5
Intersection Mulcaster St and McDonald St
Physical Access Not Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-739-6916 ; Lead: 705-790-7028
E-Mail getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Website http://www.busbycentre.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusbyCentre/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusbycentre/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-busby-centre/
Primary Contact Sara Peddle, Executive Director
Mailing Address PO Box 1055 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 5E1

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