Hello everyone!

I wanted to provide an update about programs in case you are still interested in attending. The Wasaga Beach program is now full. I will begin a waitlist should anyone cancel before the program starts or after week 1. I can not exceed capacity of maximum number of spots due to what seating is available in the boardroom in Wasaga Beach.

Orillia has 1 spot available.

Barrie has 8 spots available.

How to register: Email Tara Maxwell at tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca In the subject line type "The Journey Home." In your email please provide your name and the names of other people you are registering on behalf of. Please indicate which community, Orillia or Barrie, you are registering for.

Posters with programs details are found below.

Take care everyone and see you in September!

Tara Maxwell, Coordinator

New Program!

The Journey Home:

Family Experiences in Mental Health

This new program is offered in Orillia, Wasaga Beach and Barrie. Please see posters below for dates, times and location for each community.

To sign-up, please email Tara Maxwell: tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca

Type in email subject line: The Journey Home

When emailing Tara, please include which community you are interested in attending.

This program was created based on the documentary "The Journey Home: Family Experiences in Mental Health" with consent from the Director/Editor. The documentary is shown in short segments each week based on the theme of the session. This interactive program is combination of video, educational slides and group discussion. The family caregivers in this documentary are Ontarians who share their personal experiences as family members. This documentary focuses on mental health.

Interested in seeing some of the documentary? You may view video on YouTube here

Here is a description of what you will learn each week. You can also read online here

Orillia

1 spot available

Wasaga Beach

Program in full - waitlist has been started

Barrie

8 spots available

This program in Barrie will be 4 weeks in length, due to scheduling challenges for the facilitator. All the materials and documentary clips will be covered in this program, topics will be combined with others.

Find Support: Contact Crisis Services

Most of us go through life solving our day-to-day problems without needing help to cope with our feelings. But a severe illness, an accident or an emotional crisis can overwhelm us, at least temporarily, and suddenly we need help. In this section, you will find resources and tips on getting help when you need it most.

Contact our CRISIS SERVICES at 705-728-5044 (local) or 1-888-893-8333 (toll free) (TTY services available)

Family Mental Health Initiative of Simcoe County

90 Mulcaster St.

Barrie ON L4M 3M5

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

fmhi.ca