BFRC Res Guide Reviewed Spring 2019- ENGLISH
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Resource Guide WELCOME TO THE BORDEN AREA Whether you’re new to Borden, new to the Centre or a returning participant, the staff at the Borden Family Resource Centre are available to provide assistance in making you and your family’s posting a positive experience. BFRC 56 Gibraltar Road, Building E-123 54 Gibraltar Road, Building E-182 Telephone 705-424-1200 ext. 3994 Fax 705-423-3432 Website www.cafconnection.ca This publication is designed by the Borden Family Resource Centre to assist people coming into the Borden community find resources needed to make their move and posting as smooth as possible. Information in this guide is intended as a resource. This guide was produced in spring 2019. Websites, phone numbers and contact information were correct at time of print and are subject to change without notice. TABLE OF CONTENTS The table of contents is empty because you aren’t using the paragraph styles set to appear in it. 3 EMERGENCY SERVICES CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES (POLICE, FIRE, and AMBULANCE) 10-Digit Local Dialling People living and working in Ontario’s 705 regions must dial the area code followed by the seven-digit phone number for all local calls. As of March 2011, calls made without the area code will not be completed and the area code 249 will be gradually introduced as new numbers are assigned to customers. Communicate your 10-digit numbers! Remember to always specify your area code whenever you give out your telephone, cellular phone or other numbers. The 9-1-1 emergency number remains a three-digit number. GOVERNMENT SERVICES 211 Ontario 2-1-1 705-445-0641 / 866-743-7818 www.211ontario.ca About 2-1-1 211 Ontario is your connection to information about community, social, health and government services in the province of Ontario. It is your first stop for information about child care, language classes, job searches, housing, emergency shelters, services for persons with disabilities, home support, legal assistance, financial assistance, and much more. Telephone By dialling 2-1-1, callers are directly connected with a Certified Information and Referral Specialist who has been trained to assess your needs, answer your questions accurately, and advise you about the services and programs that are best for you and your loved ones. Website 211 is also available on the Internet, allowing users to find their own way to programs and services. 4 Service Ontario – Services for Residents Change Your Home Address, Health Card, Driver’s License, Driver and Vehicle Services, Newborn Registration, Certificates (Birth, Marriage and Death), Outdoors Card. 800-267-8097 / TTY toll-free 800-268-7095 www.ontario.ca Military Families: Services and Support Information to help military families get settle in Ontario. Get a health card, find a doctor, enroll in a new school, find child care, jobs & employment, work in your profession or trade, exchange an out-of-province licence, register your vehicle. www.ontario.ca Health Card – Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) (OHIP Health Card Registration Kit and Service Ontario information and map available at the BFRC) Service Ontario 705-726-0326/800-268-1154 www.ontario.ca To register for a health card you must visit an OHIP office or Outreach site. Whether applying for a new or replacement health card, you must bring three original documents to prove citizenship/ immigration status, residency in Ontario and identity. For a detailed list of approved documents, please consult the website listed above. OHIP-eligible military family members moving to Ontario are now eligible for immediate Ontario health insurance coverage provided if they are the spouse or dependant of a Regular Force member of the Canadian Forces, or a Reservist currently deployed by the Canadian Forces into active service. – Public information - Military Family Members www.health.gov.on.ca Ministry of Transportation Driver Licensing, Vehicle Licensing, Drive Clean www.mto.gov.on.ca DRIVETEST - Private operator of Ontario's Driver Examination Centres www.drivetest.ca Driver and vehicle licensing general inquiry 800-387-3445 A newcomer to Ontario who holds a driver-license from another province or country is required to apply for an Ontario driver's licence within 60 days of taking up residence in the province. New Ontario residents have 30 days before they have to register their vehicles and get Ontario licence plates and vehicle permits. Exchange an out-of-province driver’s licence www.ontario.ca Register you vehicle www.ontario.ca 5 Canada Post If you are moving and don’t plan to return to your old address, submit a permanent Change of Address to forward your mail to your new home. Borden Post Offices - Canex Retail Store 705-424-1801 - 336 Ortona Rd, Bldg S-141 705-424-1200 ext. 2178 www.canadapost.ca CFB BORDEN & CAF AGENCIES Borden at A Glance www.cafconnection.ca Info Line (CFB Borden) 705-423-4636 (INFO) / Toll Free 855-730-3903 Base Duty Officer 705-424-1200 ext. 2445 Base Duty Officer (during silent hours) Cell: 705-790-5639 Base Emergency Shelter (Weekdays) 705-424-1200 ext. 2751 (During silent hours - contact Base Duty Officer) Base Social Work Office (BSWO) - BldgP-210 705-424-1200 ext. 3523/7869 Chaplains office 705-424-1200 ext. 2318 Canadian Forces Health Services www.canada.ca Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) 800-268-7708 Military Police Unit Borden 705424-1200 ext. 2241 Family Information Line (MIL) 800-866-4546 www.cafconnection.ca Ombudsman – National Defence and Canadian Forces 888-828-3626 www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca SISIP Financial Services – CANEX Mall 705-424-2262 / 800-267-6681 www.sisip.com Veteran’s Affairs Canada 866-522-2122 www.veterans.gc.ca 6 LEISURE ON BASE www.cafconnection.ca Borden Community Recreation Association (BCRA) 705-424-1200 ext. 1536 - 122 Ramillies Rd. (Bldg. T-118) Buell Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Base Gym) 705-424-1200 ext. 3331 Circled Pine Lanes Bowling Centre - 122 Ramillies Rd. (Bldg. T-118) 705-424-1200 ext. 5110 Base Borden Military Museum - 27 Ram St. 705-423-3531 Terra Theatre - 14 Tobruk Rd. (Bldg. P-72) 705-424-1200 ext. 3801 Borden Public and Military Library - 41 Kapyong Rd. (Bldg. E-102) 705-424-1200 ext. 2273 CHAPELS Protestant Services — Trinity Chapel - 499 Dieppe Rd. (Bldg. P-152) 705-424-1200 ext. 2318 Roman Catholic Services — St. Joseph’s Chapel - 525 Dieppe Rd. (Bldg. P-161) 705-424-1200 ext. 2318 Chaplains office 705-424-1200 ext. 2318 SERVICES FOR CAF MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OF CAF MEMBERS Military Family Services MFS www.cafconnection.ca – including list of MFRCs CF Morale & Welfare Services www.cfmws.com National Defence www.forces.gc.ca Write to the Troops www.canada.ca 7 HOUSING/REAL ESTATE SERVICES Brookfield Global Relocation Services (IRP) - Bldg O-125, Borden 705-424-1200 ext. 3000 www.irp-pri.com Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) - 51 Somme Blvd., Borden 705-423-2342 – Emergency After Hours 800-903-2342 www.canada.ca Base Accommodations - 66 El Alamein Rd. (Bldg O-159), Borden 705-424-1200 ext. 2222 Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca Realtor (home buying research assistant) www.realtor.ca Utilities Bell 866-310-2355 www.bell.ca Rogers 888-764-3771 www.rogers.com Enbridge Gas 877-ENBRIDGE (362-7434) www.enbridgegas.com – New Gas Service Installations – Barrie 888-427-8888 – Emergency (smell of gas) 866-SmelGas (763-5427) Hydro One 888-664-9376 www.hydroone.com ON1CALL – Ontario One Call 800-400-2255 www.ontarioonecall.ca 8 COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES Borden Family Resource Centre – Resource Library 705-424-1200 ext. 3994 www.cafconnection.ca 211 – Community Connections http://211canada.typepad.com 211 Ontario 2-1-1 www.211ontario.ca 211 Simcoe County 2-1-1 / 866-743-7818 www.211ontario.ca Information Orillia 705-326-7743 https://informationorillia.org South Simcoe Community Information Centre – CONTACT 705-435-4900 www.contactsouthsimcoe.ca Welcome Wagon www.welcomewagon.ca MUNICIPAL SERVICES List of Ontario Municipalities www.mah.gov.on.ca Simcoe County www.simcoe.ca • Adjala-Tosorontio • Oro-Medonte • Barrie • Penetanguishene • Bradford West Gwillimbury • Ramara • Clearview • Severn • Collingwood • Springwater • Essa • Tay • Innisfil • Tiny • New Tecumseth • Wasaga Beach • Midland • Orillia 9 EDUCATION School Information Finder www.edu.gov.on.ca – Use the School Information Finder to search for publicly funded schools in Ontario and learn more about them. Ontario Ministry of Education – Special Education www.edu.gov.on.ca Area School Boards Conseil scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir 800-274-3764 www.cscmonavenir.ca Conseil scolaire Viamonde 888-538-5383 https://csviamonde.ca Simcoe County District School Board 705-728-7570 www.scdsb.on.ca Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board 705-722-3555 www.smcdsb.on.ca Education Financial Assistance SISIP Financial Services 705-424-2262 / 800-267-6681 www.sisip.com Government of Canada www.canada.ca Scholarships Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) www.ontario.ca Canada Student Loans and Grants www.canada.ca Student Awards www.studentawards.com 10 Colleges/Universities/Continuing Education/Adult Education Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada www.univcan.ca Ontario Private Career College Search Service – Service Ontario www.ontario.ca CHILD CARE OPTIONS A variety of information and resources are available to assist Parents and Care Providers in making informed choices and decisions regarding child care arrangements. The Centre’s licensed child care programs include the Child Care Centre and Nursery School. Unlicensed alternatives include Kiddie Care, Youth Babysitting List and Adult Caregiver listings. 705-424-1200 ext. 3994 Ontario Ministry of Education www.ontario.ca Child Care in Simcoe County https://centraleastontario.cioc.ca Canadian Childcare Providers Information Network www.daycarebear.ca FRANCOPHONE SERVICES Borden Family Resource Centre (BFRC) 705-424-1200 ext.