Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

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Record #: BAR1830

Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Nov 2023

Description (Service)

Service to assist individuals who are looking for information and/or support regarding mental health and addictions

Voluntary, goal-oriented program
offices distribute harm reduction supplies
staff will be available to discuss individual needs, provide connection to CMHA services, assist with information and referrals to other community services, and answer questions related to mental health and addictions
Individuals can be screened by speaking with an Information and Referral person at 705-726-5033 Ext 438
All services are available in a blend of in person, phone or virtually with secure email, by Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)

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 (excluding holidays) Crisis Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Barrie
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 16 year(s) and up Case Management support available to individuals who are experiencing a serious mental illness and/or addictions
Application	Phone intake by calling 705-726-5033 External referral application form on website
Languages	English; French; Francophone Navigator 705-527-8738 Ext 1413
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	705-797-2035
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	Theresa Gaudet, Program Manager; Email: tgaudet@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	128 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2