Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Youth Addiction Counseling

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Record #: BAR1508

Last Modified: 04 May 2023

Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2022

Description (Service)

Addiction counselling for youth between the ages of 12 to 24 residing in Barrie

use a harm reduction approach to provide support regarding moderation, abstinence, alternative coping, family dynamics, peer interactions, and connecting to community resources
include individual support, groups and outreach in high schools across Simcoe County
support is also offered to those who are impacted by someone else's use
All services are available in a blend of in person and virtual by secure email, voice, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) or text

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-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment
Areas Served	Barrie ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Orillia
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 12 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Application	Self referral, intakes can be completed in person, via phone or virtual For phone intake call: 705-726-5033 (Barrie, Innisfil and Collingwood), 705-526-0393 (Midland) and 705-325-4491 (Orillia)
Languages	English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	90 Mulcaster St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3M5
Intersection	Mulcaster St and McDonald St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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	https://cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartTalking1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartTalking1
Primary Contact	Meredith Fryia, Program Manager; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 311; Email: mfryia@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact	Lynne Cheliak, Director of Community and Mental Health and Addictions; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 436; Email: lcheliak@cmhastarttalking.ca
Mailing Address	90 Mulcaster St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3M5