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BAR0658
Last Modified:
01 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
29 Jul 2024
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | This service is for families living in Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil and Angus/Borden. For families living in other parts of Simcoe County, call Catulpa Community Support Services at 705-733-3227 for information about service in your area. |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-726-9082 |
| Fax | 705-726-6875 |
| inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca | |
| Website | https://www.empowersimcoe.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/empowersimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Carolyn Harris, Respite Coordinator; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2259; Email: charris@empowersimcoe.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Laurie Straughan, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2239; Email: lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Cross street: Patterson Rd and Morrow Rd |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | 39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5 |
| Intersection | Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd |
| Mailing Address | 39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Community Helpers for Active Participation (CHAP) give families a break from the responsibilities of caring for their family member diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Angus ; Barrie ; Borden CFB ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Innisfil |
| Boundaries | South Simcoe County east of County Rd 27 |
| Eligibility | Adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability.
Residency Requirements: South Simcoe County east of County Rd 27 |
| 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 |
| Languages | English; Other - CHAP registered on database may speak a variety of languages |
| Fees | Service - CHAP - negotiated with the family. Residential Respite - contact Respite Coordinator to discuss details. |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | CHAP ; Community Helpers for Active Participation |
| Former Name | Barrie and District Association for People with Special Needs [The] ; BDAPSN ; Simcoe Community Services |
Agency Information
| Parent Agency Name | Empower Simcoe |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - County of Simcoe ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; United Way ; Foundation - Empower Simcoe Foundation |
| Elections | n/a |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Respite Care Registries ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Respite Care Registries ~ Youth |