ABOUT THE HART (Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment) HUB MODEL
The vision is to effectively support the treatment and recovery of individuals with complex service needs in local community-based settings. Designed to support highly marginalized populations, including those at risk of, or who are experiencing homelessness, through access to a suite of integrated, locally tailored health and human services including, but not limited to, mental health and addictions services, primary care and supportive housing, in conjunction with case management services, to navigate additional social and employment services.
WHO WE ARE
We know that, like in many communities, across our region there is a need for integrated community-based services to address the homelessness health crisis.
We believe that these considerable investments in mental health and addictions through the HART Hub Model will make a significant and lasting impact for unhoused individuals who are working to overcome addictions.
This is not something that one organization can do alone.
By working with our partners, we are confident that those using the HART Hub will have the support they need to get a healthy fresh start on life.
HART Hub Simcoe County’s primary partners include government, Indigenous and community service providers, and leaders in healthcare and mental health. Primary partners include:
- County of Simcoe
- Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team
- Barrie Native Friendship Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Simcoe County Branch (CMHA SCB)
- Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC)/Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin IIPCT
- Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH)
- Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
FAQ
The HART Hub Simcoe County model aims to integrate key services related to addictions and mental health, including both recovery and treatment, supportive housing, primary health care, and other social and human services. The vision is to enhance and build upon existing services while clearly defining referral pathways to ensure timely access for those in need. Rather than centralizing all services in one physical location, the integrated service model focuses on creating access points, pathways, and connections to support a person-centered, accessible, and low-barrier approach.
The design of HART Hub Simcoe County also aims to create opportunity for community-based social and human services and primary health care to co-locate where it makes sense to do so, with the goal of increasing and simplifying access to critical services. As the project is currently in the planning and implementation phase, working closely with our partners and planning to engage further with community members, we are still exploring the best locations and how these services will work together.
HART Hub Simcoe County is designed to support highly marginalized populations, including those at risk of, or who are experiencing homelessness, through access to a suite of integrated and locally tailored health and human services including, but not limited to:
- Offer culturally safe practices
- Clinically based addiction and mental health services
- Crisis management and support
- Primary healthcare and wellness support
- Supportive housing and housing access
- Support in accessing social assistance programs and services
- Employment related services
- Case management and system navigation
Please e-mail inquiries to HARTHubSC@simcoe.ca
To leave a voicemail, please call our Navigation Team Voicemail Box at 705-722-3132 ext. 8381
Community Supports
Contact Us
- In-Person Support:
- Visit the Social and Community Services Office – Barrie location during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for any questions or to inquire about accessing services
📍 136 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON - Attend a Drop-In Session with the Navigation Team every Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- same location
- Visit the Social and Community Services Office – Barrie location during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for any questions or to inquire about accessing services
- Phone Contact:
- Leave a message on the Navigation Team Voicemail Box at 705-722-3132 ext. 8381
- Email Inquiries:
- For general questions about HART Hub Simcoe County, email:
📧 HARTHubSC@simcoe.ca
- For general questions about HART Hub Simcoe County, email: