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 http://cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Tara Maxwell, Manager, Family Centredness, Inclusivity & Priority Populations; Phone: 705-725-0363; Email: tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
Hours Meetings are held every other Tue 6 pm-8 pm, call, email or visit Events on website for specific dates

2026 Dates
Jan 20
Feb 3, 17
Mar 3, 17, 31
Apr 14, 28
May 12, 26
Jun 9, 23
Jul 7, 21
Aug 4, 18
Sep 8, 22
Oct 6, 20
Nov 3, 17
Dec 1, 15, 29

Description and Service

Description (Service)

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

  • meetings are available via a hybrid format (in-person at a Barrie location and via Ontario Telemedicine Network)
Eligibility Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
Family members, caregivers and friends of persons with a mental illness
Application
Languages English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged
Fees None

Location Information

Areas Served Simcoe County
Description (Site) Online/Telephone Service
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie, ON
Canada
Mailing Address Barrie, ON 
Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

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