Women and Children's Shelter of Barrie

Description

COVID-19 Response

For women in need of support call Crisis Line at 705-728-2544 or 1-800-461-1716
For Outreach Services, call Crisis Line 705-728-2544 for support by phone, no in-person appointments

Regular Service
Emergency residence with 27 beds for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their significant relationships, residential services include:

Safe, temporary accommodation
Crisis telephone and on site counselling
Children's services for residents
Legal and court support
Information and referral
Education, advocacy and assistance with social services including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Program and Social Housing
Emergency transportation if required
Emergency Residential support for women experiencing human trafficking

Outreach services include legal advocacy and court support, individual counselling, groups, information and referral, education, advocacy,assistance with social services and community services including Barrie Food Bank

Donations of food, new household items and clothing accepted by appointment, call for information at 705-728-6300

Family Court Support Worker Program

Information on the family court process
Assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
Referral to specialized services and supports in the community
Safety planning
Court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Have created a Violence Prevention video series, designed for youth, but accessible to all on a variety of topics related to healthy relationships. Visit: www.barrieshelter.com/resources/ to view the five videos. Check back as additional videos will be added soon.

Winter Sponsorship Program

Matches families staying at the shelter and those families that access outreach services 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 at 705-728-6300

Eligibility