Busby Centre

Site: Barrie - 88 Mulcaster St

Service: Emergency Overnight Shelter - Barrie

Record #: BAR1646
Last Modified: 31 Dec 2025
Last Full Update: 30 Dec 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-739-6916 ; Outreach / Shelter Intake: 705-828-3795
E-Mail getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Website http://www.busbycentre.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusbyCentre/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusbycentre/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-busby-centre/

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection is Mulcaster St and McDonald St. Enterance on McDonald St.
Site Location Entrance on McDonald St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
88 Mulcaster St
Lower Level
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3M5
Intersection Mulcaster St and McDonald St
Mailing Address PO Box 1055 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 5E1
Physical Access Partially Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides low-barrier, night-to-night emergency shelter and respite services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Offers:

  • accommodation
  • evening meal served 5 pm-6 pm daily, breakfast provided to those staying in shelter
  • harm reduction supplies available for pick-up by the general public during shelter hours
  • connections to housing, health, and community supports

Donations:

  • Call or email before dropping off donations
  • Financial donations accepted online: Busby Centre Donate Now
  • Food, meal, and volunteer inquiries: getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Hours Mon-Sun 7 pm-7:30 am
Areas Served Barrie ; and surrounding area
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
  • Individuals who are experiencing homelessness
  • Needs will be assessed upon intake
  • Families, call 211
Application
  • Pre-screening by phone, available 24/7: 705-828-3795 (Central Intake for Temporary Shelter)
  • Visit the Drop-in program at 88 Mulcaster: 9 am-6 pm Mon-Sun
  • Meet the Outreach Team in the community
  • Evening shelter check-in: 88 Mulcaster St, 5 pm-6 pm for meals and assessment
  • Families should identify themselves as such when calling
Languages English
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Former Name Barrie Out of The Cold ; David Busby Centre ; Emergency Group Lodging

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Busby Centre
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal ; Donations - See website for items welcome as donations (Wish List)