Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) was formed in May 2008 through the coming together of Catholic Family Life Centre-Simcoe South (based in Barrie) and the North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre (based in Midland). The two founding agencies had enjoyed a solid reputation of providing professional counselling services, education programs and community development activities for more than 30 years prior to amalgamation.

The newly formed agency continues in the footsteps of its founding parents in its efforts to meet the ever increasing demands for access to professional counselling on a sliding fee scale. The agency has been described as a gift from the Catholic community to the broader community of Simcoe County.

“In the spirit of hope and compassion, CFSSC together with community partners is committed to providing professional counselling, education and advocacy to heal and strengthen family and individual life”

CFSSC envisions strong, caring, healthy communities where families and individuals are empowered to reach their potential in spirit, mind and body.

CFSSC envisions strong, caring, healthy communities where families and individuals are empowered to reach their potential in spirit, mind and body. Inspired by Christ’s example and guided by the pastoral, moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church, our values are:

“Compassion” CFSSC seeks to create an accessible environment where all people are nurtured, accepted and enabled to grow.

“Respect” CFSSC recognizes and upholds the inherent dignity, rights and uniqueness of every person.

“Accountability” CFSSC accepts responsibility to provide stewardship, service excellence and to act with integrity, in every encounter with our clients, colleagues, funders and community.

“Innovation” CFSSC actively seeks opportunities to learn, change and grow to ensure our capacity to respond to emerging needs.