Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

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Record #: BAR4664

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2025

Description (Service)

Recreational, social, vocational and peer support for members

individuals have the opportunity to build relationships, learn and relearn life skills, learn work-related skills and to participate in social and recreational activities geared to their needs
member-driven program with approximately 150 members

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	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 16 year(s) and up Youth, young adults and adults who have experienced mental health difficulties and or addiction issues
Application	Referral - self, medical, family member, other service provider
Languages	English; French - Website, Programs
Fees	None

Office Phone	705-726-5033, ext 417
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	705-726-8629
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/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZpjVomfIRu5svgxPaumTQ
Primary Contact	Ora Laagus, Team Lead; Email: olaagus@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact	Lynne Cheliak, Director of Community and Mental Health and Addictions; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 436; Email: lcheliak@cmhastarttalking.ca
Mailing Address	134 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2