Salvation Army Barrie

Site: Barrie - Bayfield St

Service: Community and Family Services

Record #: BAR0524
Last Modified: 13 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Dec 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-728-3737
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Salvation-Army-Barrie-Bayside-Mission-Centre-810678045700557/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvationarmybbmc/
Primary Contact Cecilia Guy, Community and Family Services Coordinator; Phone: 705-728-3737 ext 227; Email: cecilia.guy@salvationarmy.ca
Alternate Contact Nathan Sykes, Executive Director; Phone: 705-728-3737 ext 223; Email: nathan.sykes@salvationarmy.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Barrie Bayside Mission is located near the intersection of Bayfield St and Dunlop St E.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
The Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission Centre
16 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3A4
Intersection Bayfield St and Dunlop St E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Back to Work Program

  • provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information
  • usable work boots can be dropped off at the Bayside Mission Centre at any time

Community Laundry and Shower

  • sign up is required
  • for showers last appointment starts at 2:30pm
  • for laundry last appointment starts at 1pm
  • runs Mon-Fri only, excluding holidays


Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign

  • provides donated coats to the homeless and other individuals and families who do not have a warm coat for the winter
  • Annual Campaign takes place in October
  • donated coats can be dropped off at the Community and Family Services office at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission Centre, 16 Bayfield St, Barrie
  • coats are distributed from the Community and Family Services office in October and November

Baby's Closet

  • provides emergency assistance to parents with young children
  • items such as diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, clothing and household items are available

ID Clinic

  • Assists low income individuals in obtaining an Ontario Birth Certificate by appointment only

Family Tracing Service

  • As of May 1, 2023, The Salvation Army in Canada is no longer accepting new applications for family tracing inquiries
  • Click here for resources that may be helpful for those trying to locate family members

Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp

Christmas Assistance - see separate record

Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, diapers, baby food and usable work boots
Hours Office: Mon-Fri: 9 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm- 4 pm
Areas Served Angus ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Belle Ewart ; Bradford ; Churchill ; Cookstown ; Gilford ; Innisfil ; Lefroy ; Loretto ; Midhurst ; Minesing ; Oro-Medonte ; Thornton
Eligibility Eligibility varies depending on program, contact for more information
Application Back to Work Program: call for an appointment
Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign: drop-in to Bayside Mission during month of October and November to obtain coat
Emergency baby food and baby supplies: call for appointment, to obtain a one time only issue of emergency baby food and supplies, an application form must be completed
ID Clinic: call for an appointment
Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp: call for more information
Community Laundry and Shower: sign up with a front line worker
Languages English
Fees None

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Salvation Army Barrie
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Birth Certificates ; Clothing Donation Programs ; Diapers ; Food Donation Programs ; Formula/Baby Food ; General Clothing Provision ; Identification Application/Replacement Clinics ; Laundry Facilities ; Public Showers/Baths ; Records/Licences/Permits Fee Payment Assistance ; Residential Camps ; Winter Clothing ; Work Clothing