Record #: BAR0047
Last Modified: 27 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2022

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
Fax 705-726-0636
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartTalking1
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartTalking1
Primary Contact Aleta Armstrong, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusivity; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 585; Email: aarmstrong@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact Valerie Grdisa, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 431; Email: vgrdisa@cmhastarttalking.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Anne St and Tiffin St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
128 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6A2
Intersection Anne St S and Tiffin St
Mailing Address 128 Anne St S 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6A2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Program is designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness in society through a variety of methods, including:
  • workshops on mental illness topics
  • displays
  • brochures and printed material
  • providing guest speakers on mental health issues
  • National Mental Health Week is in May each year
Outreach Presentations
Presentations consist of Mental Health 101, Harm Reduction and Addictions, virtually and in person

Member of the North Simcoe Muskoka Community Support Services Coalition
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • Self referral
  • Call or visit website
Languages Some print materials available in French, some French speaking staff; French - Interpretation, Publications
Fees None - possible honorarium for guest speakers

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CMHA
Former Name Canadian Mental Health Association. Barrie-Simcoe Branch ; Mental Health and Addiction Services of Simcoe County

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Grants ; Donations ; United Way