Empower Simcoe has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the Youth Retreat 2020 at Geneva Park, March 18 to 20, 2020. The decision to cancel is a preventative measure regarding COVID-19 to reduce the risk of spreading infection to people and families we support, employees and volunteers.
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Rebecca McManee Youth Program Leader – Barrie rmcmanee@empowersimcoe.ca 705.726.9082 x.2911 |
Graham Neville Youth Program Leader – Orillia gneville@empowersimcoe.ca 705.726.9082 x.3266 |
Empower Simcoe makes every effort to provide supports that meet the needs of all individuals. The youth retreat offers a 1:5 ratio, if a 1:1 Support Worker is required for a youth to participate this must be arranged by the family.
In order for a family-employed Support Worker to accompany a youth to our program, that Support Worker must either:
Confirmation must be provided at the time of registration that the 1:1 support worker meets the above criteria
Criteria for Eligibility/Involvement:
The Youth Program is available to all high school aged youth.
How to Access Services/Service Request:
Services can be accessed by contacting the Youth Worker directly at 705-726-9082 ext. 2911 in Barrie or 705-327-5391 ext. 3266 in Orillia.
Funder/Relevant Acts:
Supervisor of Programs and Services
705-726-9082 ext. 2309
Manager of Programs and Services
705-726-9082 ext. 2377
Director of Programs and Services
705-726-9082 ext. 5281