Hello everyone!

Happy New Year!! It's 2019 and we're beginning the new year with educational programs, support groups and there's a hockey event! You can now register for the "Family & Friends Connected: Educational Program" which will be in Barrie. To support family caregivers whose schedules make it difficult to attend evening programs. I am offering this program in the morning. It will be from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The poster with link to the website for more information is listed below.

To get your tickets for the Start Talking Cup, see the poster and link below. Tickets are $5!!

The Barrie Family Support Group will be meeting for the first group in 2019 on Tuesday, January 8. 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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Barrie

You can now sign-up to attend the "Family & Friends Connected: Educational Program" taking place in Barrie starting February 7, 2019.

This program is being offered during the DAYTIME. Time is 10am - 12pm.

New Location: 90 Mulcaster St., Barrie. Parking is on Mulcaster st. Pay for parking required.

To sign-up, Email Tara Maxwell at tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca

For more information about the educational programs for family caregivers, visit here

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Wasaga Beach

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

You can sign-up in April.

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Orillia

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

You can sign-up in April.

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Start Talking Cup

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Holly Recreation Centre in Barrie.

Tickets are $5. Get your tickets here

 

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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