Housing Resource Centres are located throughout Simcoe County and can provide the following assistance:
- Resources to assist with securing and maintaining housing
- Weekly housing list of available rentals.
- Landlord/tenant mediation.
- Assistance with applying for Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP).
- Information and assistance with Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Information around Housing Retention Fund (HRF).
- Referrals to community services
- Referrals to the Redwood Furniture Bank
Housing Resource Centre Locations & Hours
Supports and services offered by Housing Resource Centres are by appointment only. Some 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
BARRIE AND AREA
Empower Simcoe
39 Fraser Court, Barrie, Ontario
L4N 5J5
DROP-IN TIMES
David Busby Centre
88 Mulcaster St., Barrie, Ontario
Mon / Wed / Thurs / Fri 8:30am – 11:30am
*Afternoons by appointment only*
ORILLIA AND AREA
Empower Simcoe
35 West Street North, Orillia, Ontario
L3B 5B9
DROP-IN TIMES
Empower Simcoe
35 West St. North, Orillia, Ontario
Thursday 1pm – 3pm
The Lighthouse
48 Peter St. South, Orillia, ON
Friday 9am – 11:30am
NORTH SIMCOE
Midland Housing Resource Centre
Guesthouse Shelter & Community Hub
522 Elizabeth Street
Midland, ON, L4R 2A1
DROP-IN TIMES
Housing Resource Centre
522 Elizabeth Street
Midland, ON, L4R 2A1
Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm
SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY
South Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre
485 Second Street, Unit B
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 3J7
DROP-IN TIMES
South Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre
485 Second Street – Unit B
Collingwood, ON L9Y 3J7
Tuesday 9am – 11:30am
Please note: For Resource Support in South Simcoe, please contact CONTACT Community Services: (705) 435-4900
