Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Early Psychosis Intervention

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

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Record #: BAR0330

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2023

Description (Service)

Multidisciplinary team that provides intensive service to youth and young adults who are experiencing first episode psychosis

individual and group treatment, family support, and education for anyone wanting to learn more about the onset of a psychotic disorder
clients of the EPI program who are First Nation, Metis, or Inuit have access to an Aboriginal Worker
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

Hours	Mon, Tue, Thu: 10 am-3 pm Drop in Wed, Fri: by appointment only
Areas Served	Simcoe County ; Residents of Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene and Collingwood areas
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 14 - 35 yrs Residents of Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene and Collingwood areas with a suspected or first episode psychosis
Application	Self referral Family referral Medical referral
Languages	English; French - Interpretation, French speaking CMHA staff available to interpret
Fees	None

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
Fax	705-725-5496
Website	cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063764104863 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhasimcoecounty/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmha-simcoe-county/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZpjVomfIRu5svgxPaumTQ
Primary Contact	Percy Larbi, Program Manager; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 235; Email: plarbi@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact	Jennifer Fillingham, Director of Service Operations; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 493; Email: jfillingham@cmhastarttalking.ca
Mailing Address	134 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2