Through this acquisition, the County of Simcoe will assume ownership of 88 and 90 Mulcaster Street. Current services and supports provided by the Busby Centre will continue to operate at 88 Mulcaster.
The acquisitions of these properties represent a significant investment in the future of homelessness services in Simcoe County. Through planned renovations and improvements, the County will transform the site into a modern and dynamic facility designed to support the evolving needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Once complete, the revitalized site will offer housing-based programing alongside a range of wraparound supports and services, helping individuals access resources they need as they move toward safe, stable, and permanent housing.
This investment is a key part of the County’s 10-point Homelessness Prevention Strategy’s goals to improve and enhance the region’s available shelter services, strengthen supports for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, and create innovative housing solutions. By investing in this site and its relationship with the Busby Centre, the County of Simcoe is building a stronger continuum of care that meets people where they are and supports their path toward long-term housing stability.
The redevelopment of the properties will build on numerous investments the County of Simcoe has made to enhance its multi-faceted system and support organizations like the Busby Centre to better support individuals experiencing homelessness. By creating a purpose-built environment designed to deliver comprehensive, client-centered supports, the project will reimagine service delivery and strengthen sustainable pathways out of homelessness. Together, we are working to create a space that promotes dignity, stability, and opportunity for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.
For further details regarding renovations and project timelines as planning progresses, residents are encouraged to visit our website at simcoe.ca/Mulcaster.
About the County’s 10-point Homelessness Prevention Strategy
The County’s 10-point Homelessness Prevention Strategy is a strong, data-driven strategy created to help the most vulnerable in our communities through initiatives that have been proven effective in other regions and across the communities we serve. The goals identified in the plan use proven methods that create a safer community for all, with the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness at the forefront. They take a collaborative approach to building up communities and understanding the important relationship that is established when working together with all levels of government, service providers, the business community, and residents from all walks of life.
About the County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.