If you are actively experiencing homelessness, the following Organizations serve as Access
Points in the Coordinated Access System in Simcoe County:
Shelters
- Elizabeth Fry Society – serving women (Barrie)
- The Busby Centre (Barrie) – serving youth 16+, individuals and families
- The Busby Centre (Collingwood) – serving youth 16+, individuals and families
- La Maison Rosewood (undisclosed location) – serving abused and homeless women and their children
S.H.I.F.T (Alliston) – serving individuals and families - Salvation Army Barrie – serving males
- The Lighthouse – serving individuals (Orillia)
- Youth Haven – serving youth (Barrie)
- The Guesthouse Shelter – serving individuals (Midland)
Street Outreach
- Salvation Army (Midland)
- The Busby Centre (Barrie)
- The Busby Centre (Collingwood)
- S.H.I.F.T. (Alliston)
- The Salvation Army (Midland)
- Youth Haven (Barrie)
- The Lighthouse (Orillia)
- Indigenous-led Outreach: BANAC BRAWC GBNWA
- North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub (Midland)
Housing Resource Centres
Virtual
Clients or Providers can support clients by calling, texting, or connecting online with 211. 211 can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.