Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Site: Orillia - 50 Nottawasaga St

Service: Addiction Services

Contacts

Office Phone 705-726-5033 ext: 810, Addiction Intake ; Orillia Office: 705-325-4499, Barrie Office: 705-726-5033
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4319, Simcoe County
Crisis Phone 705-728-5044, 1-888-893-8333 (TTY services available) Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Fax 705-327-9827
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Meredith Fryia, Manager, Addiction Services; Phone: 705-726-5033, Ext 311; Email: mfryia@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact Lynne Cheliak, Director of Community Mental Health & Addictions; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 436; Email: lcheliak@cmhastarttalking.ca
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment

Description and Service

Former Name Mental Health and Addiction Services of Simcoe County ; Simcoe Outreach Services ; Simcoe Outreach Services, A Centre for Addictions. Orillia Satellite Office
Description (Service) Provides services to youth and adults, with substance abuse issues, and to concerned family members or friends, affected by the problem of alcohol, drug use or gambling
  • services include counselling, case management and follow-up after assessment
  • assessment process lasts approximately three to four sessions, and follow-up and support will go on as long as necessary
  • acts as an information centre regarding addictions
  • Designated by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as the agency for gambling outpatient treatment
  • All services are available in a blend of in person and virtual by secure email, voice, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) or text
  • offices distribute harm reduction supplies
For immediate mental health assistance call:
  • Mental Health Crisis Line (Mon-Sun 24 hours): 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333; if your call to the crisis line is answered by an automated service, leave a message and a crisis counsellor will return your call promptly
  • Telecare: 705-726-7922
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 to chat
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: Ages: 12 year(s) and up
  • Youth, young adults and adults
Application
  • Call Addiction Intake for an appointment 705-726-5033, ext 810
  • Referrals accepted from self, professional, family and friends
Languages English; French - Website, Interpretation depending on availability of staff
Fees None

Location Information

Areas Served Orillia
Description (Site) Cross street: Nottawasaga St and Market St
Located In Community Orillia
Address & Map
50 Nottawasaga St
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 3J4
Intersection Nottawasaga St and Market St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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