Barrie HomeShare

An innovative program that bridges the intergenerational gap, allows for older adults to age in place longer, and provides affordable rent for students.

[The City of Barrie @cityofbarrie]

Keep practicing physical distancing, no gatherings of more than five people & stay home if you are sick.

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Provincial Network Facilitator, Cathlin Martin works alongside the Program Manager to ensure that all back-end operations, recruitment and training of staff members is a success. She also works to bring HomeShare to other communities in Ontario #MeettheTeam #homeshare #socialwork

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Read how our fellow @TOHomeShare team is providing support to participants! This is the uniqueness of HomeShare that is available in Barrie as well!

[Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work @UofT_FIFSW]

Students & older adults in the @TOHomeShare program are buoyed by #intergenerational support during #COVID19. Participants experience reduced social isolation & increased #resilience. Read more👉 https://t.co/mDHZ6agIaW
#UofT #FIFSW 👏👏👏 @NICElderly

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Such a great initiative!

[NationalCareElderly @NICElderly]

During #COVID19, we may feel anxious or scared. Do you, or an #olderadult you know, need emotional support or simply someone to talk to? TALK2NICE is a free phone outreach support service connecting #olderadults to #socialworkers. To learn more, give us a call at 1-844-529-7292.

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Program Manager, Martin Rochon, works closely with the Centre for Changemaking and Social Innovation at Georgian College and Barrie's Shift Government to manage, promote, recruit and be the main point of contact for students and home providers considering HomeShare. #MeetTheTeam

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Happy Long Weekend #rnr

[Raza M. Mirza @RazaMMirza]

Wishing you a restful long weekend

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

We provide #support during the whole #homeshare experience and work with our team of social workers to create the perfect match for you! Thinking of someone who this program would be perfect for? Don't hesitate to share our link and apply https://t.co/nIDS1SExEH #recruitment

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Click on our FB pg for daily updates on our program! https://t.co/12IcTUd7CY Spring is in the air! We are gearing up for the summer and want you involved! If you are or know of anyone in #Barrie who is a student or a senior who lives in a home with an empty room let us know!

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Living in a home with an empty room that's collecting dust? Why not turn it into a bedroom and have a #student live with you! #HomeShare helps find you the perfect student to provide #companionship and help around the house for reduced #rent! Apply today! https://t.co/RpTkFOfvj2

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Such good news!! #seniors #agefriendly #socialisolation #COVID19

[CanAge @CanAgeSeniors]

Feds announcing $2.5 billion expected to help millions of older Canadians #seniors #financialsupport #socialisolation
#COVID19

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Update: Ontario has extended its state of emergency until June 2nd! Continue to follow guidelines as we wait with hope for a continued decrease in emergency measures #TogetherWeCan #FightAgainstCOVID19 #SocialDistancing

[Meagan Fitzpatrick @fitz_meagan]

Ontario has once again extended its state of emergency, now in effect until June 2. That means gatherings are still limited to no more than 5 people.

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Thank you to all #nurses #healthcareworkers #frontlineworkers for all you do!

[Sam Heughan @SamHeughan]

THANK YOU NURSES and ALL HEALTH CARE WORKERS!x

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Finding #affordablehousing in most cities is hard! Imagine a student trying to find affordable housing while paying #tuition fees! It can be a big financial burden for many. We help provide the student decrease their financial burden! Apply with us today! https://t.co/RpTkFOfvj2

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Here are some helpful tips on how to listen to those who need to be heard during these times #COVID19

[CMHA Simcoe County Branch @StartTalking1]

What if we asked “how are you?” and you told us how you really feel. #GetReal. #MentalHealthWeek. https://t.co/xypVfeEL6L

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[Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre @RVH_HealthCntr]

ATTENTION: Effective Monday, May 11th, the Barrie COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be changing its hours of operation to the following:

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

HomeShare continues to process all applications from home providers & students from @georgiancollege as we continue to work remotely #TogetherWeCan What are some ways you have been able to keep in contact with your friends and family during #COVID19 #community #STAYCONNECTED

[The City of Barrie @cityofbarrie]

Remember to spread out if enjoying green spaces in parks & our waterfront. We have lots of public space. Please use it, grass included! https://t.co/nlkWnr0UX9 #Barrie

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

The uniqueness about Barrie HomeShare is that we provide support during the entire process. We do the work for you! We interview potential homesharers, find you the best match, and support you while you are living with your homesharer! #socialworkers #conflictresolution #support

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

Barrie HomeShare helps reduce #socialisolation by having a student live with an older adult. When relationships are built, community engagement increases and a sense of belonging is established! Apply today https://t.co/RpTkFNXTUs @cityofbarrie @georgiancollege

[Barrie HomeShare @BarrieHomeshare]

These projects are “about helping seniors age well at home, helping students find housing-” @Mayor_Jeff Grateful to be partnered with the @cityofbarrie and @georgiancollege as we offer authentic and immediate solutions to #socialisolation #rentalcrisis #affordablehousing