Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR2427
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-797-2060
Toll Free Phone 1-877-797-2060
Crisis Phone 1-877-336-2433, Ligne de soutien Femaide
Fax 705-797-2050
E-Mail info@centrecolibri.ca
Website www.centrecolibri.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-Colibri/159252234275604
Primary Contact Jo-Anne L David, Executive Director

Site Information

Description (Site) Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe Site Location: Cross street: Caplan Ave and Veterans Dr
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Suiteworks
92 Caplan Ave
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 9J2
Intersection Caplan Ave and Veterans Dr
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Francophone prevention centre for violence against women and sexual assault
  • free and confidential services offered include counseling, transitional support, housing support, family court support, advocacy, representation and accompaniment (when possible)
  • offer information and referrals to community services and provide resources for support (books, CD-DVD's, etc)
  • services offered are available by phone, or by email, in-person services are available by appointment only

Family Court Support Worker Program

Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:

  • information on the family court process
  • assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid
  • debriefing with clients following family court appearances
  • referral to specialized services and supports in the community
  • safety planning
  • court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up
  • Colibri Services -- Francophone or French speaking women who are experiencing, who have experienced or who are at risk of experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault
  • Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process


Application Visit website to learn more about the program and how to access it
Languages English - Reception; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications, staff is bilingual (French and English) and have access to interpretation services
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name FCSWP ; HT1 ; SAC

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth and Community and Social Services

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Francophone Community ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ~ Francophone Community ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Francophone Community ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Francophone Community ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Women ; Sexual Assault Hotlines ~ Francophone Community ; Special Libraries