Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Site: Barrie - 134 Anne St S

Service: Early Psychosis Intervention

Record #: BAR0330
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2023

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 705-725-5496
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063764104863 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhasimcoecounty/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmha-simcoe-county/ 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/StartTalking1 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZpjVomfIRu5svgxPaumTQ
Primary Contact Percy Larbi, Program Manager; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 235; Email: plarbi@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact Jennifer Fillingham, Interim CEO; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 493; Email: jfillingham@cmhastarttalking.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Anne St S and Tiffin St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
134 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6A2
Intersection Anne St S and Tiffin St
Mailing Address 134 Anne St S 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6A2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Multidisciplinary team that provides intensive service to youth and young adults who are experiencing first episode psychosis
  • individual and group treatment, family support, and education for anyone wanting to learn more about the onset of a psychotic disorder
  • clients of the EPI program who are First Nation, Metis, or Inuit have access to an Aboriginal Worker
  • All services are available in a blend of in person and virtual by secure email, voice, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) or text
  • offices distribute harm reduction supplies
For immediate mental health assistance call:
  • Mental Health Crisis Line (Mon-Sun 24 hours): 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333; if your call to the crisis line is answered by an automated service, leave a message and a crisis counsellor will return your call promptly
  • Telecare: 705-726-7922
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 to chat
Hours Mon, Tue, Thu: 10 am-3 pm Drop in
Wed, Fri: by appointment only
Areas Served Simcoe County ; Residents of Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene and Collingwood areas
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 14 - 35 yrs
  • Residents of Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene and Collingwood areas with a suspected or first episode psychosis
Application
  • Self referral
  • Family referral
  • Medical referral
Languages English; French - Interpretation, French speaking CMHA staff available to interpret
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name EPI
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; Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing ; Federal - HRSDC ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - Memberships

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Early Intervention for Mental Illness