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| Record #: BAR0215 |
Last Modified: 06 Dec 2012 |
Last Full Update: 06 Dec 2012 |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet |
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| Location | Barrie |
| Office Phone | Shelter: 705-728-6300 * Outreach Services: 705-721-9977 |
| TTY Phone | 705-728-7215 |
| Toll Free Phone | Crisis 1-800-461-1716 |
| Crisis Phone | 705-728-2544 |
| After Hours Phone | 24hr |
| Fax | 705-728-1364 |
| E-Mail | info@barrieshelter.com |
| Website | www.barrieshelter.com | | Contact Information |
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| Primary Contact | Christine, Program Supervisor; Phone: 705-728-6300 ext 227; Email: christine@barrieshelter.com |
| Alternate Contact | Heather, Community Development Coordinator; Phone: 705-728-6300 ext 229; Email: heather@barrieshelter.com |
| Primary Executive | Lynda Muir, Executive Director; Phone: 705-728-6300 ext 226; Email: lynda@barrieshelter.com |
| Alternate Executive | Ana, Business Administrator; Phone: 705-728-6300 ext 225; Email: ana@barrieshelter.com | | Description & Services |
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| Description | Emergency residence with approximately 27 beds for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their significant relationships * services include safe, temporary accommodation, crisis telephone counselling, on site counselling, children's services for residents, information and referral, education, advocacy, outreach services including legal support and advocacy, counselling, groups, and assistance with social services including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Program, and social housing * a nonprofit, registered charitable organization
Will provide emergency transportation if required * donations of food accepted * household items accepted by appointment * call for information at 705-728-6300 Ext 228
Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Winter Sponsorship Program matches families staying at the shelter and those families that access the services from the Women and Children's Shelter while remaining in the community with individuals or businesses, who would like to "adopt" a family in need and provide a Christmas of gifts, gift cards and food gift certificate/food items * to sponsor a family, contact the Shelter at705-728-6300, Ext 228
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| Hours | Service Daily 24hr |
| Dates | Year round |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Women experiencing abuse in their relationship and their children * Family Court Support worker Program --survivors of domestic violence involved in the family court process |
| Application | Pre-intake assessment both via telephone and on site |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English | | Other Details |
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| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Print Material | Annual General Report produced yearly |
| Elections | n/a |
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is made to ensure that the information in this database is accurate, up-to-date
and comprehensive. However, Community Reach cannot assume
liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of
a program or service is not a comment on its quality. |
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