Programs & Services
Tailored pathways designed to address the unique challenges faced by women, gender-diverse individuals, and families in Simcoe Muskoka.
Community Programs
Community Programs Programs include but are not limited to; Safe Independent Choices, Harm Reductions and Problematic Substance Use, Emotions Management, Healthy Relationships, Grief and Loss.
Correctional Programs
Joyce Kope House is the agency’s 25 bed transition house and shelter, located in Barrie, Ontario.
Youth Trusteeship
The Youth Trustee Program will help you in the process of applying for financial benefits through Ontario Works. If you are 16 or 17 years old and no longer live with a parent or guardian, you qualify for a consultation.
Program Deep Dive
Explore the specific ways we serve our community. Each program is rooted in evidence-based trauma-informed care.
Alternative Housing Solutions
We provide transitional and long-term housing options for individuals exiting the justice system. Our facilities offer safe, supervised living spaces combined with life-skills training, financial literacy, and mental health counseling to ensure long-term stability.
The Empower Youth Project
The Empower Youth Project delivers wraparound supports for young people facing systemic inequities. Through mentorship, skills-based workshops, and school partnerships, we work to ensure youth have the tools and connections they need to thrive.
Justice-Involved Advocacy
Our advocates work alongside individuals navigating the criminal justice system — providing court accompaniment, bail support, and reintegration planning. We believe in a system that centers humanity at every stage.
Indigenous Circle of Care
Rooted in cultural humility, the Indigenous Circle of Care provides culturally safe, community-led support for Indigenous women and families. Programming includes land-based healing, elder guidance, and connection to Indigenous-led services across Simcoe Muskoka.
Contact
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with being seen."
Every service we offer starts with a conversation. We don’t just provide programs; we provide a community that refuses to let you walk alone.