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
Languages English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMHASimcoeCountyBranch/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhasimcoecounty/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmha-simcoe-county/
YouTube 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
Mailing Address Barrie, ON 
Canada

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