COVID UPDATES

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Reopening:

 

Public safety and the well-being of staff, clients and volunteers of Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka are our top priority. As public health restrictions remain in effect, all individuals attending the agency will be required to wear a face covering when indoors. If you require a face covering for your appointment, we have plenty available at all locations. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering for any reason, please notify your worker prior to attending your appointment.

 

Joyce Kope House:

 

Joyce Kope House will remain open and operational for women and gender diverse individuals exiting intuitions or experiencing homelessness in Simcoe County. Individuals experiencing homelessness from outside the jurisdiction of Simcoe County will not be admitted at this time.

 

In March 2020, Joyce Kope House was moved into a temporary hotel location to ensure the program could safety operate and implement all public health recommendations. The program expanded from 25 safe beds to the current 49 bed temporary hotel program. Many local community organizations have partnered to provide on-site supports to address housing, health, mental health, justice support and harm reduction during the pandemic.

 

 

General Program delivery:

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, our employees adapted to the many phases of lockdowns and reopening in the Province of Ontario. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone, our staff are delivering a hybrid model of virtual and in person. Please contact your worker to discuss the details of how to attend your appointment.

 

Prison Inreach:

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Programming and visitation for women and gender diverse individuals who are incarcerated at Central North Correctional Centre has resumed. Vanier Centre for Women and Grand Valley Institute for Women remain closed to agency visitation. 

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Office/ Donations:

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The main office location at 102 Maple Ave, Barrie Ontario remains open from Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm for appointments and donation drop offs. Please note that we are accepting monetary donations, personal care items and gifts cards. At this time, we are not accepting used clothing donations as our current supply is sufficient to meet the need.

 

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19, please do not come to the agency and contact your worker to reschedule your appointment.