Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR2427
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 705-797-2060
Toll Free Phone 1-877-797-2060
Crisis Phone 1-877-336-2433, Ligne de soutien Femaide
Fax 705-797-2050
E-Mail info@centrecolibri.ca
Website www.centrecolibri.ca/
Social Media Facebook
Located In Community Barrie
Address Suiteworks
92 Caplan Ave
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 9J2
Intersection Caplan Ave and Veterans Dr

Contact Information

Primary Contact Jo-Anne L David, Executive Director

Description & Services

Description (Service) Francophone prevention centre for violence against women and sexual assault
  • free and confidential services offered include counseling, transitional support, housing support, family court support, advocacy, representation and accompaniment (when possible)
  • offer information and referrals to community services and provide resources for support (books, CD-DVD's, etc)
  • services offered are available by phone, or by email, in-person services are available by appointment only

Family Court Support Worker Program

Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:

  • information on the family court process
  • assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid
  • debriefing with clients following family court appearances
  • referral to specialized services and supports in the community
  • safety planning
  • court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up
  • Colibri Services -- Francophone or French speaking women who are experiencing, who have experienced or who are at risk of experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault
  • Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process


Application Visit website to learn more about the program and how to access it
Languages English - Reception; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications, staff is bilingual (French and English) and have access to interpretation services
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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