Empower Simcoe, Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt, Regional Housing Support Services

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Record #: BAR0342

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 28 Mar 2024

Description (Service)

Housing Resource Centre to assist those looking for permanent housing, services include:

assistance applying for Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance
offer the Rent Smart course, a housing education workshop for anyone having a difficult time finding or maintaining their housing
assistance with accessing funding for rent related expenses
assistance with accessing funding for utility related expenses. Intake provided in some areas
assistance with accessing funding for support services needed for individuals with a disability or mental illness who are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support
landlord/tenant mediation
referrals to community resources
maintaining a landlord registry
maintaining a housing registry of houses, townhouses, apartments, rooms and shared accommodation
assistance with applications for subsidized housing which must be forwarded by client
assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Member of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness

Outreach Locations
Housing Access Workers also provide support through other community agencies

Hours	Office: by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Drop-in: see Outreach Locations - Drop-in
Areas Served	Barrie ; Oro-Medonte ; Springwater ; See catchment area map
Eligibility	Age Requirement: 16 yrs and up Young adults and adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, low income or having a special need that affects ability to obtain or maintain adequate affordable housing Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance: for tenant eligibility and unit eligibility click here
Application	Call to make an appointment and to get an application form Drop-in at Outreach Locations Referral - social agency Referral - self Applications for heating assistance (electric or gas) are accepted from Oct-Apr Landlord Partnership Program: fill out form on website by clicking here.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5
Intersection	Patterson Rd and Morrow Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-739-0485, Regional Housing Support Services
Toll Free Phone	1-833-726-9082
E-Mail	housingcalls@empowersimcoe.ca
Website	https://www.empowersimcoe.ca/regional-housing-support-services
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EmpowerSimcoe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFRrDG7qsNUQ3AZxg-UuuQ
Primary Contact	Kelly Erb, Regional Housing Supervisor; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2309; Email: kerb@empowersimcoe.ca
Alternate Contact	Jamie Hall, Marketing and Communications Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca
Mailing Address	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5