The Town of Collingwood actively works with local and regional social and community services to support Collingwood residents. We are proud partners and are appreciative of all that local organizations do to support our community. Below you will find a list of just some of the resources available.
Ontario 211 – Help is just a phone call away. Please call or text 2-1-1 to find the help you need. 2-1-1 is confidential, free, and available 24/7 in 150 languages.
Shelters & Housing Support
The Busby Centre South Georgian Bay is located in Collingwood and provides emergency shelter services, outreach services, and the motel voucher program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Contact Information
Shelter 705-828-3795 Outreach Van 705-790-5654 Donate/Volunteer 705-828-3477 or email getconnected@busbycentre.ca (all donations made go directly to supporting South Georgian Bay)
Outreach Drop-in, Collingwood Public Library - Wednesday and Saturdays 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
My Friend's House is a community-based organization that offers services to support women and children in need including transitional housing, outreach, and support services.
Contact Information
Crisis Line 705-444-2511 or 1-800-265-2511
Home Horizon provides transitional housing for youth at Barbara Weider House as well as outreach and support services assisting individuals in South Georgian Bay aged 16-24.
Housing Resource Centres provide housing supports to South Georgian Bay residents including assistance with accessing funds (based on eligibility) for various programs including Ontario Electricity Support Program and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, landlord/tenant mediation, community resource referrals, and weekly housing listings.
The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (SGB OHT) is a partnership network of health and social service community organizations in South Georgian Bay that work together to improve health and social care for people in the region. The SGB OHT strives to build the healthiest community in Canada.
A rapid response team that attends to both emergent and non-emergent mental health crisis calls for services. Includes Mental Health Crisis Workers/Clinician and trained OPP officers.
Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions is a self-help peer support and resource center for people who have or are experiencing mental health and addiction issues, including substance and alcohol abuse.
Contact Information
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
705-444-1844
705-446-3535
Food Access
Supports residents in the South Georgian Bay area with temporary food assistance, support services and community referrals.
Contact Information
Office 705-445-0490
Society of St Vincent de Paul operates out of the Church Hall at St Mary’s Church providing an emergency foodbank and support services.
Contact Information
Call the Helpline to make an appointment for the foodbank 705-444-0999
The Collingwood Public Library provides a food pantry program sharing non-perishable food items during operational hours.
Warming Centres
Acting as emergency warming centres during cold snaps, the Collingwood Public Library (55 Ste. Marie Street) and Central Park Arena (85 Patterson Street) have rest areas where people can stay warm and find shelter from extreme weather conditions during operational hours.
Daytime drop-in services and overnight respite beds available for individuals experiencing homelessness who do not want to enter the shelter program.
The County of Simcoe Social Services offices (485 Second St.) are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays) for anyone needing relief from the cold or inclement weather.
All offices have on-site Ontario Works staff, along with various community agencies such as ODSP, Employment Ontario, CMHA, etc. Please note, the times and availability of community partners will vary by date and location.
