Contacts

Office Phone 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
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Tara Maxwell, Coordinator, Family Mental Health Initiative; Phone: 705-725-0363; Email: tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact Jennifer Fillingham, Interim CEO; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 493; Email: jfillingham@cmhastarttalking.ca
Hours Third Mon of the month at 6 pm-8 pm, call, email or visit Family Mental Health Initiative Facebook page to confirm dates

Description and Service

Description (Service)

Support group for family caregivers and friends of individuals who live with with mental health and/or addictions challenges

  • connect with other family caregivers to share experiences and receive support needed to cope and manage
  • Support group is held virtually on the third Mon of the month at 6 pm-8 pm
  • hybrid meeting
    • Online: Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
    • In-person: 128 Anne St S, Barrie
Eligibility Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
Family members, caregivers and friends of persons with a mental illness
Application
  • Referral - self
  • Referral - family
  • Email Tara Maxwell at tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca and provide your date(s) of choice and attendance preference (online or in-person) to receive an email confirmation
Languages English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged
Fees None

Location Information

Areas Served Simcoe County
Description (Site) Online/Telephone Service
Address & Map
ON
Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

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