Record #: BAR2248
Last Modified: 04 May 2023
Last Full Update: 24 Oct 2022

Description

Description (Service) Support group for family members, caregivers and friends of persons with mental health and/or addictions challenges, including substance dependence
  • connect with other family caregivers to share experiences and receive support needed to cope and manage
  • Support group is held virtually on the second Tue and third Mon of the month at 6 pm-8 pm via Zoom, maximum 19 participants
If you require immediate mental health assistance, please call:
  • Mental Health Crisis Line (Mon-Sun 24 hours): 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

Service Details

Hours Support group is held virtually on the second Tue and third Mon of the month at 6 pm-8 pm via Zoom

Dates
Sep-Jun
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
Family members, caregivers and friends of persons with a mental illness

Application
  • Referral - self
  • Referral - family
  • to attend, email Tara Maxwell at tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca to receive a confirmation email and further details on joining the virtual support group
Languages English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged
Fees None

Address and Location

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

Contact Information

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 cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartTalking1
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartTalking1
Primary Contact Tara Maxwell, Coordinator, Family Mental Health Initiative; Phone: 705-725-0363; Email: tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact Valerie Grdisa, Executive Director; Phone: 705-726-5033, ext 431; Email: vgrdisa@cmhastarttalking.ca
Mailing Address 90 Mulcaster St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3M5

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