December 2017

Hi everyone!

The snow has made its arrival, and many people are beginning their holiday shopping - some are finished! This is the last e-notice for 2017. In this issue you will get the 2018 schedule for the Barrie Family Support Group and events occurring in January such as the Start Talking Cup. I will be out of the office on my holiday vacation. I've indicated when I will return. I wish everyone a safe, happy, and fun holiday season, and very happy new year! See you all in 2018!!!

If you would like ongoing support here are places you can contact. To have 24/7 support, Crisis Services at 705-728-5044 will get you to speak with a live mental health professional. You may also see them in-person by calling the same number and ask for a mobile service.

To inquire about services at Canadian Mental Health Association of Simcoe County, you may call and speak with the On-Duty Worker Monday-Friday (9am-4pm) at 705-726-5033, anyone can also walk-in, without an appointment, and speak with the On-Duty Worker at 88 Mulcaster St., second floor.

Family members interested in speaking with an addiction counselor may contact the On-Duty Worker for this service at 705-726-5033.

911 is always available for immediate, emergency service.

Take care,

Tara Maxwell, Coordinator

Tara Maxwell will be out of the office on vacation during the holiday season. For immediate support, please dial 911 or Crisis Services 705-728-5044

Family & Friends Connected: Educational Program

Barrie in 2018

Interested in attending this program next year?

You will be able to register on January 4, 2018.

Poster will be sent out through this e-notice and Facebook.

Details on how to register will be posted along with the poster.

Yes, there are programs scheduled for Orillia and Wasaga Beach. Those posters will be distributed later into 2018 for the Spring sessions, please wait for those posters to register.

BARRIE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

2018 Schedule

Date: Second Tuesday of every month (except July & August)

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: 128 Anne St., S., Barrie (Boardroom at Canadian Mental Health Association of Simcoe County).

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Marshall, Family Support Counsellor.

Start Talking Cup

Monday, January 15, 2018

Get your tickets and sponsorships here

Make a Difference

Think about donating to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Simcoe County's

"Start Talking" Campaign

Click the image below for more information.

Paramedic Nat's

2nd Annual Evening for Mental Health

Natalie Harris is a local Advanced Care Paramedic. Paramedic Nat was the first to arrive at the Travelodge in Barrie and entered the hotel room where two women were deceased and a man was alive whereby she provided immediate medical care. Paramedic Nat talks openly about her lived experience with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after this incident. She wrote the book "Save-My-Life School: A first responders mental health journey."

Read Barrie Examiner's article here

Learn more about Paramedic Nat by reading her blog

Follow Nat on Twitter

Purchase a ticket for Nat's upcoming mental health evening here or click on the images below to view her eventbrite page.