With colder weather setting in, the County of Simcoe is expanding warming centre services across the region to ensure unhoused individuals and families have safe places to stay this winter.
The initiative, part of the County’s winter response strategy, began November 1st and will continue to grow as new locations open and receive local approvals.
Barrie
- The Busby Centre – 90 Mulcaster St (Opening Date Coming Soon)
Capacity: 25 | Open Daily 24/7 | Pet-Friendly - Salvation Army – 16 Bayfield St (Open)
Capacity: 15 | Open Daily 7:30 PM–7:30 AM - County of Simcoe Modular Facility – 113 Tiffin St (Opening Date Coming Soon)
Capacity: 40 | Open Daily 24/7 - Trinity Anglican Church – 24 Collier St (Opening Date Coming Soon)
Capacity: 25 | Open Daily 9:30 PM-7:30 AM - Hope Centre – 34 Mary St, Barrie, ON (Opening Date Coming Soon)
Capacity: 15 | Open Daily 7:30 PM- 7:30 AM
Orillia
- Location information coming soon!
Midland
- The Guesthouse – 522 Elizabeth St (Open)
Capacity: 8 | Open Daily 7:30 PM–7:30 AM
Wasaga Beach
- Faith Community Church – 1355 River Rd W (Open)
Capacity: 10 | Open Daily 7:30 PM–7:30 AM | Pet-Friendly
Bradford
- WOW Living – 177 Church St (Open)
Capacity: 10 | Temperature-Activated (-10°C threshold) | Open 7:30 PM–7:30 AM
The County says the goal is to achieve full daily activation, including 24/7 bedded services, to ensure no one is left outside in freezing conditions.
Details on locations and services are available here.
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