Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Site: Barrie - 128 Anne St S

Service: Addiction Services

Record #: BAR1666

Last Modified: 05 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 26 Oct 2023

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	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment Fri 9 am-12 noon: drop-in for Addictions Counsellor at the Barrie Public Library Downtown Location, 60 Worsley St, Barrie in the Massie Family Community Room
Areas Served	Barrie ; Essa
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	English; French - Website, Interpretation depending on availability of staff
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	705-726-5033 ext: 810, Addiction Intake
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	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/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/starttalking1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZpjVomfIRu5svgxPaumTQ
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	128 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2