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Empower Simcoe - Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt - Family Services Department - Family Relief Program

Family Services Department - Family Relief Program

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39 Fraser Court
Barrie, ON
L4N 5J5
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705-726-9082
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Fax: 705-726-6875
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last updated: Oct 22, 2024: Suggest an edit

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 - Population(s) Served

Adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability * Children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability

Fees

Set Fee * CHAP - negotiated with the family * Residential Respite - contact Respite Coordinator to discuss details

Executives

Claudine Cousins - Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Hall - Digital Solutions and Brand Marketing Manager
705-726-9082 ext 5280 * jhall@empowersimcoe.ca

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

Languages

English

Language Note

French reception

Area(s) Served

Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Innisfil

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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 
Last updated: Oct 22, 2024: Suggest an edit
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