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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Independent Living Skills
Organizations: Breaking Down Barriers - Independent Living Resource Centre
Phone Numbers: 705-445-1543
Toll-Free: 1-800-843-6943
Fax: 705-445-1656
Email: ilskills@bdbilrc.ca
Website: www.breakingdownbarriers.ca
Address: 234 Ste Marie St
Collingwood, ON
L9Y 3K5
Intersection: Ste Marie St and Fourth St
Location: Collingwood
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Teresa Gal - Executive Director
705-445-1543 ext *300 * executivedirector@bdbilrc.ca
Contacts: Tracey MacLeod - Independent Living Skills Coordinator
705-445-1543 ext *305
Maureen Smithers - Administrative Support
705-445-1543 ext *301
Service Description: Program that focuses on skill development to enhance decision-making process for people with diverse disabilities and assistance with access to community resources to gain independency.

Services available:
  • access to housing
  • transportation
  • health and wellness
  • employment and education training
  • coordinator works as a mentor for those in program
  • resources and information
  • education guidance
  • advocacy for individuals with disability

Peer Support Program - A supportive environment to build social connections. Range of activities and recreational programming available to create opportunities to participate and build leadership skills.
Fees: Set Fee * Annual Membership $5/year or $10 for 3 years
Application: Call for appointment * Self-referral
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People with a disability
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Blue Mountains ; Clearview ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach

This information was last completely updated on: 1-17-2025


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