This service is for families living in Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil and Angus/Borden. For families living in other parts of Simcoe County call Catulpa Community Support Services at 705- 733-3227 for information.
Program: Family Services Department - Family Relief Program
Organization: Empower Simcoe - Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt
Phone Numbers: 705-726-9082
Fax: 705-726-6875
Email: inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website: empowersimcoe.ca/
Address:
39 Fraser Court
Barrie, ON
L4N 5J5
Intersection: Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Claudine Cousins - Chief Executive Officer

Jamie Hall - Digital Solutions and Brand Marketing Manager
705-726-9082 ext 5280 * jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
Public Contacts: Carolyn Harris - Respite Coordinator
705-726-9082 ext 2259 * charris@empowersimcoe.ca
Laurie Straughan - Supports and Services Manager
705-726-9082 ext 2239 * lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca
Service Description: Program assists families that are responsible for a family member diagnosed with an intellectual disability * connects families to respite options in Simcoe County 

Options available:

Residential Respite- Overnight respite for short periods of time * operates out of fully accessible homes

Supportyourway.ca- Free service to connect to respite providers * providers are registered Community Helpers for Active Participation (CHAP). 

Family Relief Funding- Reimbursement services for approved respite options 



Fees: Set Fee * CHAP - negotiated with the family * Residential Respite - contact Respite Coordinator to discuss details
Application: Call or visit website for more information * for funding application process, to access screened and trained helpers, or for individuals interested in providing care, visit www.respiteservies.com
Eligibility / Target Population: Adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability * Children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability
Languages: English
Language Notes: French reception
Area Served: Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Innisfil
See Also: Respite Care Facilities for Adults with Disabilities
Respite Care for Children with Disabilities
Last Updated: 10/22/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=206198

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