Hello everyone!

The summer months are quickly approaching and this issue will let you know what is available during July & August.

The virtual psychoeducational sessions will not be available during the summer months. The sessions will resume in September 2021 and there will be new topics. All topics are offered on repeat in case you missed one or you would like to attend again. The posters for the fall sessions will be sent out in early August via this newsletter and Facebook.

The virtual family caregiver support groups will continue throughout the summer. The posters are listed below with the dates. Choose a date that works well for you to attend. 

I will be on vacation during the summer. The dates I am away are included in this issue. I have also provided contact information for support services available. 

FMHI's Facebook page helps keep us connected.

You can also find FMHI on Twitter and Instagram

 In this Issue:

• Tara's Summer Vacation Schedule

• Support During the Summer 

• Family-Based Peer Support at CMHA Simcoe County

• Virtual Family Caregiver Psycho-Education - Summer Hiatus

• Virtual Family Caregiver Support Group - July & August Meeting Schedule

• BounceBack

• Crisis Services

Take care, 

Tara Maxwell

Summer Vacation

Tara Maxwell will be off for summer vacation from July 20 - August 6/21.

All emails and voice messages will be returned after August 9th.

Family-Based Peer Support

This service is available for family members who have been directly impacted by a loved one’s mental health challenge, illness and/or substance use.

Peer support is created through a trusting, equal and empowering recovery-oriented relationship between two individuals who share a similar experience. You will be connected with a trained Peer Supporter who can relate from a human to human perspective as can be related from a place of lived experience.

To seek support, please connect directly with peersupport@cmhastarttalking.ca

A video from CMHA Simcoe County, hear from the peer supporters click here

Virtual Family Caregiver Support Groups

The 2nd Tuesday & 3rd Monday of every month via Zoom.

BounceBack

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Watch BounceBack's PSA here

Crisis Service

Crisis Services offers 24hr telephone support to assist individuals, community agencies, emergency services and family or friends, to work through resolution of identified issues and challenges. The team is comprised of mental health and addiction professionals, who are trained in suicide intervention, and can help stabilize pre and post-crisis, developing coping strategies and plans for ongoing mental health and addiction support and follow up.

Family Mental Health Initiative of Simcoe County

90 Mulcaster St.

Barrie ON L4M 3M5

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

fmhi.ca