Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Site: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Service: Peer Support Program, Independent Living Skills, Information and Referral
Record #:
CWD4150
Last Modified:
18 Jul 2023
Last Full Update:
17 May 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | Peer support provides a supportive peer environment, where an individual can gain skills and the self confidence needed to overcome barriers. Groups such as the Diabetes Information Group (monthly), Friendship Café, crafts, pole walking, games night, golf in the summer, curling in the winter. Also offers one-on-one support (by appointment), assistance with self-advocacy, information and referral and assistance filling out paperwork. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Individuals with a disability
16 year(s) and up |
| Application | Call for appointment. Referral-self. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None, Membership: Annual Membership of $5 for year or $10 for 3 years |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Collingwood |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-445-1543 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-843-6943 |
| Fax | 705-445-1656 |
| ilskills@bdbilrc.ca | |
| Website | https://www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBCollingwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingdownbarriers Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdbcollingwood?t=1516035663400 |
| Primary Contact | Tracey MacLeod, Independent Living Skills Coordinator; Phone: ext *305 |
| Alternate Contact | Maureen Smithers, Admin Support; Phone: ext *301; Email: adminsupport@bdbilrc.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lucille Dalziel, Communication and Volunteer Coordinator; Email: cvc@bdbilrc.ca |
| Mailing Address | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 |
Categories
| Service Categories | Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Support Groups |
| Service Category Groups | Disabilities ; Mental Health / Addictions |
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