Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Service: Peer Support Program, Independent Living Skills, Information and Referral, Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Record #:
CWD4150
Last Modified:
11 Apr 2025
Last Full Update:
09 Apr 2025
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 | Ages: 16 year(s) and up
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 | |
| Mailing Address | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-445-1543 |
| Fax | 705-445-1656 |
| dfresourcefacilitator@bdbilrc.ca | |
| Website | https://www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBCollingwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingdownbarriers |
| Primary Contact | Christine Edwards, Peer Support Worker; Phone: ext 306; Email: peersupport@bdbilrc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Maureen Smithers, Program Coordinator; Email: programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lucille Dalziel, Communication and Volunteer Coordinator; Email: cvc@bdbilrc.ca |