Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Online / Telephone Service, Family Support Group

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Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Site: Online / Telephone Service

Service: Family Support Group

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Record #: BAR1873

Last Modified: 20 Jan 2026

Last Full Update: 19 Jan 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Support group for family caregivers and friends of individuals who live with with mental health and/or addictions challenges

meetings are available via a hybrid format (in-person at a Barrie location and via Ontario Telemedicine Network)

Service Details

Hours	Meetings are held every other Tue 6 pm-8 pm, call, email or visit Events on website for specific dates. 2026 Dates Jan 20 Feb 3, 17 Mar 3, 17, 31 Apr 14, 28 May 12, 26 Jun 9, 23 Jul 7, 21 Aug 4, 18 Sep 8, 22 Oct 6, 20 Nov 3, 17 Dec 1, 15, 29
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up Family members, caregivers and friends of persons with a mental illness
Application	Referral - self Referral - family Email the Family Support Program at familysupport@cmhastarttalking.ca to complete the intake process prior to attending a meeting
Languages	English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie, ON Canada
Mailing Address	Barrie, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-726-5033
Toll Free Phone	1-800-461-4319, Simcoe County
Crisis Phone	705-728-5044, 1-888-893-8333 (TTY services available) Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Website	http://cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMHASimcoeCountyBranch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhasimcoecounty/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmha-simcoe-county/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZpjVomfIRu5svgxPaumTQ
Primary Contact	Tara Maxwell, Manager, Family Centredness, Inclusivity & Priority Populations; Phone: 705-725-0363; Email: tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca

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