Busby Centre

Site: Barrie - 88 Mulcaster St

Service: Emergency Respite Shelter

Record #: BAR1646
Last Modified: 14 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-739-6916, Outreach Van: 705-790-5654
Crisis Phone 705-828-3795, Emergency Shelter Intake
Fax 705-739-9543
E-Mail getconnected@busbycentre.ca
Website www.busbycentre.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusbyCentre/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusbycentre/ 
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 Not Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Emergency Shelter/Respite overnight shelter at 88 Mulcaster St

  • Emergency overnight shelter, respite beds are on a night-to-night basis, please be at the shelter by 7pm to try for a bed
  • this is a lower barrier program
  • harm reduction supplies available for pick up to the general public during this time
Hours Mon-Sun 7 pm-7:30 am
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
  • Individuals who are experiencing homelessness
  • Needs will be assessed upon intake
  • Families, call 211
Application
  • Call Emergency Shelter Intake: 705-828-3795
  • Visit the Drop-in program at 88 Mulcaster Street between 9 am-6 pm Mon-Sun, meet the Outreach Team in Community or attend 88 Mulcaster St at 5-6 pm daily for a warm meal
  • Families, call 211
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)

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Disaster Related Shelter Services ; General Drug Related Harm Reduction Supplies ; Homeless Shelter ~ Men ; Homeless Shelter ~ Transgender Individuals ; Homeless Shelter ~ Women