Record #: BAR1830
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Nov 2023

Location, Telephone & Internet

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 705-797-2035
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
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Located In Community Barrie
Address 128 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6A2
Intersection Anne St and Tiffin St

Contact Information

Primary Contact Theresa Gaudet, Program Manager; Email: tgaudet@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 128 Anne St S 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6A2

Description & Services

Description (Service) Service to assist individuals who are looking for information and/or support regarding mental health and addictions
  • Voluntary, goal-oriented program
  • offices distribute harm reduction supplies
  • staff will be available to discuss individual needs, provide connection to CMHA services, assist with information and referrals to other community services, and answer questions related to mental health and addictions
  • Individuals can be screened by speaking with an Information and Referral person at 705-726-5033 Ext 438
  • All services are available in a blend of in person, phone or virtually with secure email, by Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)

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-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment (excluding holidays)
Crisis Line: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 16 year(s) and up
  • Case Management support available to individuals who are experiencing a serious mental illness and/or addictions
Application
  • Phone intake by calling 705-726-5033
  • External referral application form on website
Languages English; French; Francophone Navigator 705-527-8738 Ext 1413
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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