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Record #:
BAR1646
Last Modified:
31 Dec 2025
Last Full Update:
30 Dec 2025
Description
| Description (Service) |
Provides low-barrier, night-to-night emergency shelter and respite services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Offers: - accommodation
- evening meal served 5 pm-6 pm daily, breakfast provided to those staying in shelter
- harm reduction supplies available for pick-up by the general public during shelter hours
- connections to housing, health, and community supports
Donations: - Call or email before dropping off donations
- Financial donations accepted online: Busby Centre Donate Now
- Food, meal, and volunteer inquiries: getconnected@busbycentre.ca
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Service Details
| Hours |
Mon-Sun 7 pm-7:30 am |
| Areas Served |
Barrie ; and surrounding area |
| Eligibility |
- Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
- Individuals who are experiencing homelessness
- Needs will be assessed upon intake
- Families, call 211
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| Application |
- Pre-screening by phone, available 24/7: 705-828-3795 (Central Intake for Temporary Shelter)
- Visit the Drop-in program at 88 Mulcaster: 9 am-6 pm Mon-Sun
- Meet the Outreach Team in the community
- Evening shelter check-in: 88 Mulcaster St, 5 pm-6 pm for meals and assessment
- Families should identify themselves as such when calling
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| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
None |
Addresses and Location
| Site Location |
Entrance on McDonald St |
| Located In Community |
Barrie |
| Address |
88 Mulcaster St
Lower Level
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3M5 |
| Intersection |
Mulcaster St and McDonald St |
| Mailing Address |
PO Box 1055
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 5E1 |
| Physical Access |
Partially Accessible |
Partnership of Simcoe County Nutrition Network, Food Partners Alliance of Simcoe County and
Community Connection. The support of the Government of Ontario is acknowledged