CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, MatureMinds, Barrie

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing

Record #: BAR4432

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Nov 2023

Description (Service)

Programs designed to advocate for and to engage and support Older Adults

Community Programs/Events: to reduce social isolation; may include Slow Cooker Club, Generations Over Dinner, Everybody's Birthday, GrandPals, Scrabble Club, Friendship Bench
Community Resource Consultation: connecting Older Adults to community supports for mental health and addiction services, housing services, employment services, financial assistance and volunteer/social opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities: older adults have an opportunity to volunteer to support some programs such as GrandPals, Scrabble Club, Friendship Bench
Education/Advocacy Workshops & Presentations: topics include Ageism, Caregiver Resilience, Communication Strategies, Self-care Practices, Mental Health Awareness

Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, timing of specific program components vary, visit CFS's website for details
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Older Adults 55 yrs and up
Application	Call 705-627-1716 or email JWickens@cfssc.ca Referrals accepted by family members, caregivers or by self-referral
Languages	English
Fees	None

Office Phone	705-726-2503
Toll Free Phone	1-888-726-2503
Fax	705-726-2570
E-Mail	info@cfssc.ca
Website	cfssc.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFSCounselling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfscounselling LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfscounselling X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cfscounselling
Primary Contact	Jenna Wickens, MatureMinds Coordinator; Phone: (Cell) 705-627-1716; Email: JWickens@cfssc.ca
Alternate Contact	Amanda Fellows, Manager of Community Programs; Phone: (Bus) 705-726-2503, Ext 113; Email: afellows@cfssc.ca