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Program:	Family Services Department - Family Relief Program
Organizations:	Empower Simcoe - Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt
Phone Numbers:	705-726-9082
Fax:	705-726-6875
Email:	inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website:	empowersimcoe.ca/
Address:	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON L4N 5J5
Intersection:	Morrow Rd and Patterson Rd
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives:	Claudine Cousins - Chief Executive Officer Jamie Hall - Corporate Communications Manager 705-726-9082 ext 5280 * jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
Contacts:	Carolyn Harris - Respite Coordinator 705-726-9082 ext 2259 * charris@empowersimcoe.ca Laurie Straughan - Supports and Services Manager 705-726-9082 ext 2239 * lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca
Service Description:	Program assists families that are responsible for a family member diagnosed with an intellectual disability * connects families to respite options in Simcoe County  Options available: Residential Respite- Overnight respite for short periods of time * operates out of fully accessible homes Supportyourway.ca- Free service to connect to respite providers * providers are registered Community Helpers for Active Participation (CHAP).  Family Relief Funding- Reimbursement services for approved respite options
Fees:	Set Fee * CHAP - negotiated with the family * Residential Respite - contact Respite Coordinator to discuss details
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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability * Children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Innisfil
This information was last completely updated on: 10-23-2025
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