Children’s services in Simcoe County are many and varied. The following list will help the reader get started to find appropriate supports. The list includes supporting agencies, individuals, networks and committees. For ease of reference listings are grouped into logical categories in alphabetical order. Phone numbers and web sites are provided where available.
Aboriginal
Barrie Native Friendship Centre
(705) 721-7689 |
t.ohlman@bnfc.ca
The Barrie Native Friendship Centre has grown to serve specific community needs through programs and services ranging from recreational, education, social and cultural activities.
Beausoleil First Nation
(705) 247-2035 |
www.chimnissing.ca
Call for information on a variety of programs and services for aboriginal fmailies including Health Babies, Healthy Children and Aboriginal Mothergoose.
Ontario Early Years Aboriginal Coordinator, Tibby Johnston
(705) 734-1818 |
tjohnston@simcoecommunityservices.ca
The Ontario Early Years Aboriginal acts as a resource and coordinator for Aborginal programming for children 0-6 and their families throughout Simcoe County.
Orillia Native Women's Group
(705) 329-7755 |
orillianativewoman@rogers.com
Childcare
The County of Simcoe, Childrens Services
web site
The Children's Services Division is committed to providing and promoting child care services that enhance opportunities for early childhood development while providing families with informed,affordable access to programs.
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
The YMCA has a large network of childrcare spaces throughout including before and after school care and daycamps. This is in additon to the traditional recreation and educational program offered by the YMCA.
Special Needs Children
Children’s treatment Network of Simcoe York
www.ctn-simcoeyork.ca
The Children's Treatment Network is on track for it's April Launch. New and expanded Rehabilitation Services will bring immediate help to more than 500 kids with special needs in Simcoe and York
E3 Community Services, Early Intervention Services
(705) 446-0816 |
www.e3.ca
E3's Early Intervention Services supports children with special needs through services such as Children Preschools Resource Services, Resource Teachers and Respite.
North Simcoe Early Intervention Services
(705) 526-425 |
www.clhmidland.on.ca/NSEIS.htm
Provide support and resources to children with special needs between the ages of 2_ to school entry and to their families
Simcoe Communtiy Services, Preschool Services Simcoe
(705) 726-9082 |
www.simcoecommunityservices.ca
Francophone
Coordoonnatrice des services francophones/Ontario Early Years Francophone Coordinator, Julie Gauthier
(705) 526-2456 |
oeycsimcoenorth@oeycsimcoenorth.ca
The Ontario Early Years Francphone Coordinator provides information on loal programming and activities for Simcoer County's Francophone families.
La Clé d'la Baie en Huronie, Services à la petite enfance et à la famille
1-877-316-6449 or 705-549-3116 #138 |
www.lacle.ca/enfants/
Nous sommes fiers de pouvoir offrir les services destinés aux jeunes enfants dans la communauté francophone et francophile de Simcoe.
Health Services
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
(705) 445-2550 |
www.cgmh.on.ca
Huronia District Hospital
(705) 526-1300 |
www.nsha.on.ca
Royal Victoria Hospital
(705) 728-9090 |
www.rvh.on.ca
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
(705) 721-7330 or 1-877-721-7520 |
www.simcoehealth.org
Our goal is to work with individuals, families, communities and agencies to achieve optimal health through the delivery of programs and services. Programs for families and children include dental screening, developmental screening, car seat clinics, prenatal calsses and parent education workshops. Offices are located in Barrie, Collingwood, Cookstown, Midland, Orillia, Gravenhurst and Hunstville. Call Health Connections for 24 hour assistance from a Public Health Nurse.
Drop-in, Parent Education, Support, & Information
Barrie Community Health Centre
(705) 734-9690 |
Sharon@bchc.ca
Barrie Parents of Twins and More, Simcoe County
705-733-3022 |
www.multiplebirthscanada.org
Multiple Births Canada strives to improve the quality of life for multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada. With an extensive network of local chapters, including Barrie, we are the source for information on multiple-births in Canada.
Borden Family Resource Centre
705-424-1200 |
www.borden.frc.org
The Parent Child Resource Program provides support, resources and information sharing opportunities for Parents and Care Providers of young children 0-6. The Borden Family Resource Centre also offers programs for youth, childcare and nursery school.
Catholic Family Life Centre Simcoe South
(705) 726-2503 Toll free: 1-888-726-2503 |
www.catholicfamilylife.ca
The Centre has a mandate to provide counselling and social services to the families and individuals of southern Simcoe County. Satellite offices are loated in Alliston, Collingwood & Orillia
Catulpa Community Support Services, Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)
(705) 733-3227 |
www.catulpa.on.ca
Simcoe County CAPC strives to improve outcomes for children (prenatal to age 6) living with parents/guardians who are young, have low incomes, are new to Canada and/or socially isolated. ˜We do this by providing supports and services that enhance, or are in addition to, services available to all families with young children.
Children's Aid Society
1-800-461-4236 |
www.simcoecas.com
The Simcoe County Children's Aid Society is dedicated to providing guidelines for children's issues such as abuse and general health.
Kinark Child and Family Services
1-888-4-KINARK |
www.kinark.on.ca
Kinark Child and Family Services is a non-profit children's mental health centre that provides a full range of free and confidential programs and services to children and youth with mental health issues as well as support to their families/caregivers.
La Leche League Canada
1-800-665-4324 |
www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca
La Leche League holds monthly meetings where Leaders facilitate informal, guided discussions where mothers receive accurate, up-to-date and personalized breastfeeding information and support from other breastfeeding moms.
Making the Difference Together, Continuing Education, SCDSB
(705) 728-5420 |
www.mtdt.org
Programs help parents develop understanding, knowledge, skills and specific techniques that can be used at home to support and encourage the healthy development of their child. Couses are free and open to all.
New Path Youth & Family Services
(705) 733-2654 |
www.newpath.ca
Offers help to children, youth, and their families with family issues and includes links to legislation and research and mental health services.
North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre
(705) 526-9397 |
www.catholicfamilylifecentre.com
North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre is committed to helping people maintain a good quality of life through Family Life Education programs, counselling and community development.
Ontario Early Years Centres
1-866-821-7770 |
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
The Ontario Early Years Centres are open and accessible for all famiilies and caregivers of children 0-6. The centres offers opporunities for drop in and play, parent education workshops, pre-natal classes, support and information. Centres are located in Alliston, Angus, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Innisfil, Mildand, and Orillia.
Ontario Early Years Literacy Specialist, Martha Petrie
(705) 737-7462 |
www.e3.ca
Simcoe County's Ontario Early Years Centres Early Literacy Specialist has developed workshops and resources to assist early years program providers, parents and caregivers. Go to Martha's Link on the Ontario Early Years page.
Simcoe County Public Libraries
web site
The numerous libraries thoughout Simcoe County offer Parenting Resources for lending, childrens books and videos, as well as children's literacy and storytime programs.
The Mediation Centre
725-7020 |
www.themediationcentre.com
The Mediation Centre of Simcoe County Inc. is a neutral organization dedicated to dispute resolution. Services available include parent education courses.
Welcome Wagon
705-721-9394 |
www.welcomewagon.ca
Operating from coast to coast, Welcome Wagon is a Canadian-owned, FREE greeting service for families experiencing a lifestyle change.
Planning
Simcoe County Coalition, Child, Youth and Family Services
The coalition exists to:
- Understand the needs of children, youth and families in Simcoe County, and to advocate together on their behalf.
- Streamline planning, and formalize cross-sector communication, collaboration, and service coordination to support the holistic needs of children, youth and families.
- Undertake strategies to develop resiliency of children, youth and families, and to reduce exposure to risks wherever possible.
- Collectively set and monitor goals and outcomes based on shared vision and principles.
http://www.simcoehealth.org/coalition/home.asp
