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. 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
BARRIE AND AREA
Empower Simcoe
39 Fraser Court, Barrie, Ontario
L4N 5J5
DROP-IN TIMES
Ontario Works
136 Bayfield St. 4th Floor, Barrie, Ontario
Mon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Barrie Public Library – Downtown Branch
60 Worsley St., Barrie, Ontario
Tues 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thurs 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
ORILLIA AND AREA
Empower Simcoe
Lighthouse Shelter & Community Hub
75 Queen St., East, Orillia, Ontario
L3V 8M2
DROP-IN TIMES
Ontario Works
50 Andrew St., South, 2nd Floor, Orillia, Ontario
Tues 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St., West, Orillia, Ontario
Thurs 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
NORTH SIMCOE
Midland Housing Resource Centre
Guesthouse Shelter & Community Hub
522 Elizabeth Street
Midland, ON, L4R 2A1
DROP-IN TIMES
Midland Public Library
320 King St., Midland, Ontario
Tues 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY
South Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre
485 Second Street, Unit B
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 3J7
DROP-IN TIMES
Collingwood Public Library
55 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood, Ontario
Tues 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Wasaga Beach Public Library
120 Glenwood Dr., Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Wed 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Please note: For Resource Support in South Simcoe, please contact CONTACT Community Services: (705) 435-4900
