Hello everyone!

I will be away during the holiday season. I will be back in January and sending out the #FamilyMatters E-Notice as the next family education program will be starting in early February 2019 in Barrie. That program will be a morning program. It has been mentioned to me that not everyone can attend evening programs due to work schedules or other family obligations. I have decided to offer a morning program which I hope supports family caregivers who might not have attended before. I have included posters which provide a date when I will start receiving sign-ups to attend the programs. Mark the date on your calendar so you know when to sign-up!

The 2019 schedule for the Barrie Family Support Group is posted below. Reminder that the Barrie Family Support Group that is facilitated by Elizabeth Marshall will be held at a new location 90 Mulcaster St., in Barrie Poster is below with more details. CMHA Simcoe County has updated their website to a new look, please visit their website to read about family caregiver support services

Remember, all images has links to pages for more information or quick links to social media.

 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

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Christmas Vacation

I will be out of the office from December 14, 2018 - January 7, 2019.

Due to my time away, no one at Family Mental Health Initiative will be answering the phone. All messages will be returned after January 7, 2019.

I have included below the contact information for support during this time. Crisis Services is available  24/7/365. Call 705-728-5044

Have a wonderful holiday season, a joyous and safe New Years!

Tara Maxwell. 

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Barrie

The poster will be in the January issue of the #FamilyMatters E-Notice.

You can sign-up in January.

Wasaga Beach

The poster will be in the April issue of the #FamilyMatters E-Notice.

You can sign-up in April.

Orillia

The poster will be in the April issue of the #FamilyMatters E-Notice.

You can sign-up in April.

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Barrie Family Support Group

New Location: 90 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON

 Click on image below to see CMHA Simcoe County's updated website page for family support services or click here

2019 Schedule

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Walk-In Service at CMHA Simcoe County

Also called On-Duty, this is a “Walk-In service“, both in-person and by phone, for individuals in help of finding community resources or submitting referrals to access CMHA services and programs. It is also for individuals who require emotional support and guidance at the moment of call. Knowledge and education is provided on how to access internal programs in CMHA and various other duties performed at request.

Barrie: 90 Mulcaster St. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Call: 705-726-5033

Innisfil: 8000 Yonge St. 2nd Floor Hours: Tuesdays 1pm-4pm Call: 705-726-5033

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Family Mental Health Initiative of Simcoe County

90 Mulcaster St.

Barrie ON L4M 3M5

705-725-0363 / 1-800-324-3252

fmhi.ca