Empower Simcoe, Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt, Family Relief Program

Empower Simcoe

Site: Barrie Head Office - 39 Fraser Crt

Service: Family Relief Program

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Record #: BAR0658

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 21 Jul 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Community Helpers for Active Participation (CHAP) give families a break from the responsibilities of caring for their family member diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability

hourly and overnight relief available, both in the family home and away from home
residential respite is provided in one of the Empower Simcoe group living locations that is available to children who are medically fragile or who have high physical support needs and adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability who are referred through Developmental Services Ontario
application for respite funding are also available through this service

Service Details

Public Comments	This service is for families living in Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil and Angus/Borden. For families living in other parts of Simcoe County, call Catulpa Community Support Services at 705-733-3227 for information about service in your area.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Angus ; Barrie ; Borden CFB ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Innisfil
Boundaries	South Simcoe County east of County Rd 27
Eligibility	Adults who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or a physical disability. Residency Requirements: South Simcoe County east of County Rd 27
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
Languages	English; Other - CHAP registered on database may speak a variety of languages
Fees	Service - CHAP - negotiated with the family. Residential Respite - contact Respite Coordinator to discuss details.

Address and Location

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

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-726-9082
Fax	705-726-6875
E-Mail	inquiries@empowersimcoe.ca
Website	https://www.empowersimcoe.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSimcoe/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/empower_simcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-simcoe/
Primary Contact	Carolyn Harris, Respite Coordinator; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2259; Email: charris@empowersimcoe.ca
Alternate Contact	Laurie Straughan, Supports and Services Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2239; Email: lstraughan@empowersimcoe.ca
Mailing Address	39 Fraser Court Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5J5

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