Crisis lines

COVID-19 Response For women in need of support call Crisis Line at 705-728-2544 or 1-800-461-1716 For Outreach Services, call Crisis Line 705-728-2544 for support by phone, no in-person appointmentsRegular ServiceEmergency residence with 27 beds for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their significant relationships, residential services include: Safe, temporary accommodation Crisis telephone and on site counselling Children"s services for residents Legal and court support Information and referral Education, advocacy and assistance with social services including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Program and Social Housing Emergency transportation if required Emergency Residential support for women experiencing human traffickingOutreach services include legal advocacy and court support, individual counselling, groups, information and referral, education, advocacy,assistance with social services and community services including Barrie Food BankDonations of food, new household items and clothing accepted by appointment, call for information at 705-728-6300Family Court Support Worker Program Information on the family court process Assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) Referral to specialized services and supports in the community Safety planning Court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriateHave created a Violence Prevention video series, designed for youth, but accessible to all on a variety of topics related to healthy relationships. Visit: www.barrieshelter.com/resources/ to view the five videos. Check back as additional videos will be added soon.Winter Sponsorship Program Matches families staying at the shelter and those families that access outreach services with individuals or businesses, who would like to "adopt" a family in need and provide a Christmas of gifts, gift cards and food gift certificate/food items To sponsor a family, contact the Shelter at 705-728-6300