Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch
Site: Barrie - 134 Anne St S
Service: Youth Services
Record #: BAR2084 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 May 2020 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response * CMHA Simcoe County Branch has closed all offices to in-person services for clients, families and the public * all services are available virtually by secure email, voice, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) or text * Assertive Community Treatment Teams and Early Psychosis Intervention programs are continuing as usual If you require immediate mental health assistance, please call: Mental Health Crisis Line: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333 Telecare: 705-726-7922 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 to chat Regular Service Case management for individuals 16 - 24 who live in Barrie and are experiencing serious mental illness and need assistance with things such as finding and maintaining housing, daily living skills, exploration of income supports, and making connections with community resources Programs and workshops for youth between the ages of 12 to 24 * topics may include Self-Esteem & Healthy Relationships, Ending Self Harm, Peer Support * programs and workshops vary, see website for details Walk-in service/in-take service on Mondays from 1 pm-4 pm to help individuals who are looking for information and/or support regarding mental health and addictions * 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 Parent and Caregiver Support on fourth Monday of every month from 6 pm-7:30 pm * drop in group for parents or caregivers of youth experiencing mental health issues * talk with others about their experiences and get information and support |
Service Details | |
Public Comments | COVID-19 Response * CMHA Simcoe County Branch has closed all offices to in-person services for clients, families and the public * all services are available virtually by secure email, voice, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) or text * Assertive Community Treatment Teams and Early Psychosis Intervention programs are continuing as usual If you require immediate mental health assistance, please call: Mental Health Crisis Line: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333 Telecare: 705-726-7922 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 to chat |
Hours | COVID-19 Response Office closed Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Walk in Service: Mon 1pm-4 pm Parent and Caregiver Support: fourth Mon of every month 6 pm-7:30 pm |
Dates | Call for dates of programs and workshops |
Areas Served | Barrie - and surrounding area |
Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth with a mental illness and/or addiction issues |
Application | Self referral |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Barrie |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Anne St S and Tiffin St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 705-726-5033 |
Toll Free Phone | Simcoe County 1-800-461-4319 |
Crisis Phone | Crisis Services available 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling 705-728-5044 or toll free 1-888-893-8333 (TTY services available) |
Fax | 705-725-5496 |
Website | www.cmhastarttalking.ca |
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Primary Contact | Bob Fehir, Program Manager; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 235; Email: bfehir@cmhastarttalking.ca |
Primary Executive | Valerie Grdisa, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 431; Email: vgrdisa@cmhastarttalking.ca |
Alternate Executive | Himanshu Shah, Clinical Director; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 239; Email: hshah@cmhastarttalking.ca |