Empowering women to improve their quality of life through a program of individualized support and transitional housing.In 2000, the year of jubilee, a group of people from various churches and community groups met to discuss a 'Jubilee' project. The group felt that one of the most pressing needs within the community of Orillia was for transitional housing for homeless women and their children.In March 2001, Couchiching Jubilee House was Incorporated in the Province of Ontario, and shortly afterwards obtained Federal Charitable status. That year, CJH opened the doors to the transitional house with 4 self-contained, fully furnished apartments. Read moreHomelessnessA complex problemMany people don't realize that homelessness is a problem here in Orillia. A study by The County of Simcoe found that, in 2009, 1,429 people accessed emergency shelter in Simcoe County alone.
The Salvation Army began its work in Canada in 1882, just fifteen years after Confederation, and quickly began giving hope to those in need in this country and around the world.
Catulpa Community Support Services is a non-profit, community-based service agency supporting people and families.
Our services include
Supports for children and adults who have developmental disabilities
Supports for children with physical disabilities
WrapAround services for people and families
Resource Teacher Program
MotherCare and CAPC programs to promote healthy development of pregnancies and children
Crisis Response for people with a dual diagnosis
Regional supports and intensive Service Coordination for children with complex special needs
Catulpa Community Support Services' philosophy is to provide support to families and people through partnership. We are dedicated to providing services and programs that respond to the social, emotional, developmental and community needs of children, youth, adults and families.
Social Services provide assistance primarily to the local residents in Muskoka. This website was designed to be a great resource in linking to the many programs and services that exist throughout Muskoka, for Muskokans. This website has been created for the intended use of social service providers in Muskoka to support the robust and active social planning strategy. The goal of the website is to strengthen the social planning and human services in Muskoka by providing an interactive, informative and interesting information portal!