Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Orillia

Service: Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka

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Record #: ORI0294
Last Modified: 18 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Jul 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-327-0118
Website www.cyacsimcoemuskoka.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Child-Advocacy-Centre-of-Simcoe-Muskoka/729922450363105?ref=hl
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChildAdvocacySM
Primary Contact Dawn MacDonald, Executive Director; Email: dawn@cyacsimcoemuskoka.ca
Alternate Contact Samantha Ward, Project Manager

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection: West St and South St
Located In Community Orillia
Address & Map
359 West St N
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 5E5
Intersection West St and South St
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Ramped hallway to interview room, wheelchair accessible front door and washroom as well as accessible parking

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Safe, child-friendly centre providing services to children and youth who have experienced abuse
  • multidisciplinary team members support and assist children/youth and families during the abuse disclosure process, any court proceedings and beyond
  • offers a variety of abuse prevention presentations to safeguard children through discussion of healthy relationships, sexual consent, social media risks, positive decision making online, and the realities of sexual exploitation in our communities
  • team members include police and child protection services, health care workers and victim services advocates
Holds an annual holiday giving campaign to support children, youth and families experiencing abuse, exploitation and/or trauma. Hope for the Holidays runs Nov to Jan. Click on 'Donations & Funding' on website to make a donation.

Community Presentations
Presentations offered on Trauma and Human Trafficking
Hours By appointment only - no walk-ins
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Age Requirements: 24 years and under

Serve children and youth up to and including 24 years of age
Application If a child or youth has experienced abuse or there is suspicion of abuse, referrals/reports are to be made to the local police or Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions or Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiyag Child & Family Services.
Languages English; French - Interpretation
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CAC ; CACSM
Former Name Child Advocacy Centre Simcoe/Muskoka

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Federal ; Grants ; Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Child Abuse Prevention ; Child Advocacy Centres ; Holiday Donations ; Professional Skills Development Support