Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch
Site: Online / Telephone Service
Service: Family Support Group
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Record #:
BAR1873
Last Modified:
21 Jan 2026
Last Full Update:
19 Jan 2026
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 |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Online/Telephone Service |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Support group for family caregivers and friends of individuals who live with with mental health and/or addictions challenges
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| 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 |
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| Languages | English; French - Website, Interpretation, can be arranged |
| Fees | None |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | CMHA |
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 ; Fundraising ; Donations |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Mental Health Related Support Groups |