Housing Resource Centres

Housing Resource Centres

Housing Resource Centres are located throughout Simcoe County and can provide the following assistance:

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Housing Resource Centre Locations & Hours

Supports and services offered by Housing Resource Centres are by appointment only. All regions offer drop-in times at specified locations. Please select your region of choice for more information on drop-in time and location in your community. To book an appointment, please call: (705) 739-0485 or email: housingcalls@empowersimcoe.ca

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DROP-IN TIMES

Ontario Works
136 Bayfield St. 4th Floor, Barrie, ON (Parking off Maple Street)
Monday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Barrie Public Library – Downtown Branch
60 Worsley St., Barrie, Ontario
Mon  9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Hope Centre
34 Mary St., Barrie, Ontario
Fri 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

BARRIE AND AREA

Empower Simcoe

39 Fraser Court, Barrie, Ontario

L4N 5J5

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ORILLIA AND AREA

Empower Simcoe
Lighthouse Shelter & Community Hub
75 Queen St., East, Orillia, Ontario
L3V 8M2

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DROP-IN TIMES

Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St., West, Orillia, Ontario
Thurs 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ontario Works
250 West Street North, Orillia, Ontario
Tuesdays 1:00 to 4:00

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NORTH SIMCOE

Midland Housing Resource Centre
Guesthouse Shelter & Community Hub
522 Elizabeth Street
Midland, ON, L4R 2A1

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DROP-IN TIMES

Midland Public Library
320 King St., Midland, Ontario
Tues 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY

South Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre
485 Second Street, Unit B
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 3J7

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DROP-IN TIMES

Collingwood Public Library
55 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood, Ontario
Tues 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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Wasaga Beach Public Library
544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Thurs 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Please note: For Resource Support in South Simcoe, please contact CONTACT Community Services: (705) 435-4900

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Retention Fund
HOUSING RETENTION FUND
Low Income Energy Assistance
LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Ontario Energy Support Program
ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
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LANDLORD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
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HRF assists with: arrears of rent or mortgage payments, arrears in utilities, last month’s rent, or moving expenses.

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LEAP was created to help individuals or families who are struggling to pay their electricity bills throughout the year.

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OESP lowers electricity bills for households experiencing lower income by providing a monthly credit to eligible customers.

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CRSP will provide rent subsidies for individuals and families who are, or at risk of, experiencing homelessness.

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