Busby Centre

Drop In Services


Description
Staff available to assist with:
  • bag lunch or emergency grocery bag - provided between 11 am-5 pm - also available through Outreach Van
  • general support
  • hygiene supplies and seasonal clothing
  • Harm Reduction supplies
  • access to short-term warming space, free showers, and washroom
  • Health Cards and other paperwork
  • transportation needs - local and out of town for housing and health care needs
  • referral to other programs and community resources
  • an access point to facilitate medical, corrections and other support appointments virtually
  • Housing Support Worker
  • HEPCURE free testing
  • Para Medicine

Donations
  • Donations of breakfast and lunch items for shelter guests as well as donations of survival gear, toiletries and cleaning supplies are needed
  • if you have donations, do not go to 88 Mulcaster without first calling 705-828-3477 or emailing getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Eligibility
No restrictions, anyone impacted by homelessness
Application Process
Drop-in, no appointment needed
Office
705-739-6916
Fax
705-739-9543
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Mailing Address
PO Box 1055
Barrie, ON, L4M 5E1
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Sara Peddle, Executive Director
Fees
None
Documents Required
Documents required may vary, contact for more information
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Copyright
Barrie Public Library, Information Barrie
Last Updated On
April 20, 2023
Address
88 Mulcaster St, Lower Level
Barrie, ON, L4M 3M5
Nearest major intersection is Mulcaster St and McDonald St. Enterance on McDonald St.
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Drop-in: Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm
Bag lunch or emergency grocery bag: Mon-Sun 11 am-5 pm
Para Medicine: Mon 1 pm, drop in
Housing Support Worker: Tue, Wed, Fri 1 pm-4:30 pm
HEPCURE free testing: every two weeks, call for dates and times
Ontario Works: Thu 9 am-12 noon
Service Area(s)
Simcoe County