Social Services & Supports
Available at the Barrie Public Library
Please note that days and times are subject to change, depending on library hours and partner schedules/availability.
Please contact Community Librarian Maria Romano if you are a social service agency or organization who wishes to offer support to community members at the Barrie Public Library.
Community Navigator
Barrie Public Library has partnered with CFS Counselling and Wellbeing to offer a qualified social worker in our library spaces. Ayesha Karim-Mian is our Community Navigator and she can be found at the Downtown library five days a week. The Community Navigator works with individuals experiencing societal issues such as homelessness or precarious housing, food insecurity, poverty, unemployment, mental health crises, and addictions. She can provide information, support, direct referrals, and advocacy to assist anyone in need.
Ayesha is available by drop-in or appointment.
Downtown
- Mondays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Every third Saturday of the month 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CMHA’s Addictions Counsellor is available to assist with:
- Counselling Services
- System navigation, screening, and referrals to CMHA services
- Information and referrals to other community agencies
Downtown
- Friday 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Housing Access Workers with Empower Simcoe can assist with:
- Providing resources to assist with securing and maintaining housing
- Landlord/tenant mediation
- Assistance applying for funding programs, including Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP), Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) and the Housing Retention Fund
- Referrals to community services
- Referrals to the Redwood Furniture Bank
Downtown
- Monday 9:30 – 12:00 pm
- Thursday 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
