Community Resource Directory
If it is an emergency or you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 9-8-8.

If you need immediate after-hours support by a staff member of BBBS Orillia and District, please call our office line at 705-325-3151 and press 6.

Resource Directory

Family Services

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions is a non-profit multi-service agency operating in the District of Muskoka and Simcoe County providing child protection services. They provide additional programs including youth services, mental health support, alternative care, Coordinated Service Planning, and more.

1-800-461-4236 Visit Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions

Kinark Child and Family Services

Kinark Child and Family Services provides comprehensive support and services encompassing child and youth mental health care, autism services, and forensic mental health treatment.

1-888-454-6275 Visit Kinark

Catulpa Community Support Services

Catulpa Community Support Services is a FOCUS-accredited social services agency providing community support to children, youth, adults, and families with special or unique needs. Available services include children’s respite, coordinated service planning, the passport program, and more.

(705) 733-3227 Visit Catulpa

EarlyON Child and Family Centre Simcoe North

EarlyON Child and Family Centre Simcoe North offers programs for parents and caregivers of children prenatal to six years of age which can assist in their parenting or caregiver role. All sites provide access to play and inquiry-based learning, information on child development, parent education, early learning activities, referrals to community resources, nutrition information and pre- and post-natal resources.

(705) 325-1299 Visit EarlyON
Youth Programs

Orillia Youth Centre

The Orillia Youth Centre is a safe and supervised space for all youth ages 11-17. Youth can come "hang-out" at the Youth Centre, get involved in programs, or do their own self-directed activities.

705-325-8082 Visit Orillia Youth Centre

Orillia Recreation Centre

The Orillia Recreation Centre provides programs and events available to youth throughout the year.

Visit Orillia Recreation Centre

Orillia Public Library

The Orillia Public Library offers a variety of youth and family events and programs for children and families.

Visit Orillia Public Library
Mental Health

New Path

New Path offers a range of mental health services for children, youth, families and caregivers in English and en français. They will work with you to answer your questions, guide you through the services that are available, and match you with support in the community that best meets your needs.

705-725-7656 Visit New Path

CFS Counselling and Wellbeing

CFS Counselling and Wellbeing delivers inclusive counselling, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational wellness programming. CFS is committed to providing professional services to reduce emotional distress, enhance personal wellbeing and strengthen relationships.

(705) 726-2503 Visit CFS

Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County

CMHA Simcoe County provides support for mental health, addiction, and other community resources. They have a 24/7 Crisis Line for anyone seeking immediate crisis support 1-888-893-8333. They also offer system navigation for individuals looking for assistance with finding community resources or submitting referrals to access CMHA SCB services and programs.

24/7 Crisis Line: 705-728-5044 Toll Free: 1-888-893-8333 Visit CMHA

Kids Help Phone

Call or text to connect with a trained volunteer crisis responder, 24/7.

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text: 686868

Food

The Sharing Place Food Centre

The Sharing Place Food Centre provides food assistance through the Food Bank Program. The Food Bank provides a six-day supply of healthy food once a month to families and individuals who identify as food insecure. They source as much fresh and healthy food as resources allow to increase access to nutritious food for all. They also strive to create a diverse set of programs that connect the community to food.

705-327-4273 Visit The Sharing Place
Housing

The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse has a specific Youth Support program in which they provide outreach and emergency shelter in a safe and separate wing from the rest of the facility. The Youth Outreach program focuses on reaching at-risk youth in the community, offering essential support and resources to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

705-329-2265 Visit The Lighthouse

Youth Haven

Youth Haven provides youth experiencing homelessness and at-risk youth between the ages of 16-24 with the love, support, guidance, programs and life skills needed to foster their sense of well-being and security. As Simcoe County’s only emergency shelter for youth experiencing homelessness, Youth Haven also provides outreach services and programs to at-risk youth in Barrie, Orillia, Midland, southern Georgian Bay and south Simcoe. You don’t need to be staying with them to access their services. They provide additional programs for transitional housing, counselling, life skills, case management, job readiness, and more.

(705) 739-7616 Visit Youth Haven

Green Haven Women’s Shelter

Green Haven Shelter for Women provides safety, shelter, and meaningful alternatives for individuals who experience gender-based violence and abuse to support a foundation for change and opportunities for the future. Their services and programs offer shelter access, community outreach services, child and youth support, ongoing advocacy, educational resources, and so much more.

705-329-2806 (Outreach Team) Crisis Line: 705-327-7319 Text Crisis: 705-345-1302 Visit Green Haven
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Gilbert Centre

The Gilbert Centre provides social and support services to empower, promote health, and celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and the individuals and families from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities of Simcoe Muskoka.

(705) 722-6778 Visit Gilbert Centre
Indigenous Focused

Dnnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services

Is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency that provides a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. They are proud to offer services including: coordinated service planning/urgent response, circle facilitation, youth justice, mental health and wellness, family services, and more.

705-295-7135 Visit Binnoojiiyag

Orillia Native Women’s Group

ONWG strengthens and supports the wellbeing of Indigenous women and their families by creating a safe space for community to engage, connect, heal and preserve Indigenous knowledge, culture, and traditions. They have a variety of programs, services, and events that can be found on their website.

705-329-7755 Visit ONWG

Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre

Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre embraces Indigenous ancestral ways of well-being to support balanced communities and Nations for present and future generations through inclusive services with a focus on holistic healing, wellness, and Indigenous culture. The scheduling of Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre programs and services is based on calendar quarters that coincide with the natural rhythm of the four seasons.

(705) 534-3724 Visit Enaahtig
Health

Telehealth Ontario

If you require health information you may wish to call Telehealth Ontario at the number below for general health inquiries.

1-866-797-0000

Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Orillia Soldiers provides emergency and outpatient treatment. They are located downtown Orillia on Colborne Street.

705-325-2201 Visit OSMH