Description

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

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment
Areas Served Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach
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 French - Website, Interpretation, Interpretation - informal
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Collingwood
Address & Map
186 Erie St, Suite 101
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 4T3
Intersection Niagara St and Erie St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-726-5033 ext: 810, Addiction Intake ; Collingwood Office: 705-444-2558, no secretarial services, leave message on machine and counsellor will return call; Barrie Office: 705-726-5033
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4319, Simcoe County
TTY Phone 705-445-1658
Crisis Phone 705-728-5044, 1-888-893-8333 (TTY services available) Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Fax 705-443-8893
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartTalking1
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/starttalking1
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
Mailing Address 186 Erie St, Suite 101 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 4T3

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