VON Canada

Site: Barrie - Lakeshore Dr

Service: Respite Care Program

Record #: BAR0212
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-737-5044 Ext 8095
Toll Free Phone 1-800-565-4145, Simcoe County
Fax 705-737-1903
Website https://www.von.ca
Primary Contact Michelle Reid, Program Supervisor, Respite Care; Email: michelle.reid@von.ca
Alternate Contact Lindsay Verwey, Administrative Assistant II; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 8091; Email: lindsay.verwey@von.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Lakeshore Dr and Minet's Point Rd
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 7Y9
Intersection Lakeshore Drive and Minet's Point Rd
Mailing Address 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 7Y9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Relief for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias
  • Specially trained Respite Care workers help with activities of daily living in the clients home
  • Other services include:
    • assessment
    • education
    • standardized care plans
Hours Service Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Clients must have a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease, or related dementia
Application Referral from:
  • Referral-self and /or caregiver
  • Ontario Health atHome program
  • Physician
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • Hospital
  • In-home assessment
Languages English
Fees Service - Hourly rate based on ability to pay; must have valid Ontario Health Insurance card or pay full fee

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Respite and Enrichment Program [Alzheimer]
Former Name Victorian Order of Nurses

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name VON Canada
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - In Partnership with Ontario Health

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Adult In Home Respite Care ~ Dementia