Family Mental Health Initiative of Simcoe County

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Family Mental Health Initiative of Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR1512

Last Modified: 18 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides psycho-education, support and system navigation to family members and caregivers of individuals living with a serious mental illness

Hybrid Family Caregiver Support Group Meeting (In-Person & Virtual)

a monthly meeting offered both in-person and virtually via Ontario Telemedicine Network on the 3rd Monday of every month
in-person space is limited, location is in Barrie
To reserve yourself a place and receive further information, email Tara Maxwell your date(s) of choice at tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
a confirmation email will be sent in return

Virtual Family Caregiver Psycho-Education Sessions

being offered on the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) website
visit website for current topics www.fmhi.ca
to reserve yourself a place and receive further information, email Tara Maxwell your topic(s) and date(s) of choice at tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
a confirmation email will be sent in return

Service Details

Hours	Hours vary
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Ages 16 and up
Application	Referral - self Referral - family Call for information
Languages	English; French - Interpretation, Publications, Interpretation - informal
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	128 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2
Intersection	Anne St S and Tiffin St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-725-0363
Toll Free Phone	1-800-324-3252, Simcoe County
Fax	705-719-0908
Website	https://fmhi.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Mental-Health-Initiative-of-Simcoe-County/123575637742218 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FMHISC/
Primary Contact	Tara Maxwell, Manager, Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch; Email: tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca

Agency Overview

Community Connection Community Connection / 211 Central East Ontario

Admin Office: Collingwood Common Roof/Rotary Community Hub 199 Campbell Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J9

Admin: 705.444.0040 Fax: 705.445.1516

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