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Refers to all programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are currently experiencing severe emotional distress; for any situation that is life-threatening, or poses harm to someone; or unable to cope with a problem that demands immediate attention. Crisis services help deal with the immediate crisis, and restore people back to their original (higher) level of function so that they can identify and deal with their problems.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

Catulpa Community Support Services is a community-based, multi service agency supporting individuals and families throughout Simcoe County. Our services ... more
165 Ferris Lane, Barrie, ON, L4M 2Y1 Map
705-733-3227
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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Wendat provides services to adults and seniors who are disabled by mental illness or in psychiatric crisis.   Services include case management, ... more
237 Second Street, Midland, ON, L4R 3P7 Map
705-526-1305
Area Served: Simcoe County
16 years and up
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Persons in psychiatric crisis who visit the ER at Huronia District Hospital, call the Simcoe County Crisis Line or see their family physician can be referred ... more
237 Second Street, Midland, ON, L4R 3P7 Map
705-526-1305
Area Served: Simcoe County
16 years and up
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1. Child Welfare including Children's Aid Society (CAS)

The child welfare / child protection system is a group of services that promote the well-being of children by protecting children from abuse or neglect, ensuring they are safe, and strengthening families so that they can successfully care for their children.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

The Simcoe County Children's Aid Society has been serving the community since 1894. Providing a range of services to the community, including: ... more
60 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, ON, L4M 5G6 Map
1-800-461-4236 x7057266587
Area Served: Simcoe County
Up to 16 years
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TFC places children and youth with trained foster parents and their families. Working jointly as a team, TFC parents, together with Kinark mental health ... more
34 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON, L4N 6T4 Map
1-888-454-6275 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Simcoe County
2 - 16 years
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TFC is a program operated by Kinark Child and Family Services that places children and youth with trained foster parents and their families. Working jointly as ... more
34 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 6T4 Map
705-726-8861 x1800230853418884546275
Area Served: Simcoe County
2 - 16 years
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A nonprofit registered charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services that offers mental health services to children up to 18 ... more
788 Yonge St, Midland, ON, L4R 2E6 Map
705-526-3708 x1800230853418884546275
Area Served: Simcoe County
Up to 18 years
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The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) is a membership organization that represents 53 children's aid societies in Ontario, and is ... more
75 Front Street East 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1V9 Map
416-987-7725
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ... more
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 21 years
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The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) provides access to up-to-date research on Canadian child welfare programs and policies. The Portal is a ... more
3506 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7 Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Youth in Care Canada is a national, charitable organization driven by youth and alumni from child welfare authorities across Canada. YICC exists to voice the ... more
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Eighth Fire Healing and Wellness Services
13 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 3A6 Map
705-791-2508
Area Served: Simcoe County
12 - 70 years
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2. Crisis Lines including Telephone, Online and Chat

Are you in a crisis? Crisis lines offer free, immediate and confidential one-on-one assistance to callers in need and usually operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are generally staffed by either paid professionals, or trained volunteers. They will listen, offer support and advice, and if necessary, will try to help the caller get connected to help in his/her community. 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

By calling 1-855-310-COPE (2673) individuals are connected with a crisis worker, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The crisis worker will provide an immediate ... more
ON, Canada
1-855-310-2673
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Simcoe County
All ages
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Services and supports for individuals experiencing effects of mental illness and addiction. more
15 & 21 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
705-726-5033
Area Served: Simcoe County
12 years and up
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We are a leader in providing direct services, advocacy and education for individuals with serious mental illness, their families and the general public. Our ... more
15 & 21 Bradford St, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
1-705-728-5044
Area Served: Simcoe County
12 years and up
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Lead agency for child and youth mental health services including counseling / therapy * Autism Program * Forensic Services * Kinark Outdoor Centre * Supervised Access. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Services provided virtually during the pandemic.
20 Sunray Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3 Map
905-668-2411
Up to 12 years
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Mobile Crisis Response Worker available Mondays - Fridays 8:30am-8:30pm (with the exception of holidays); Mental Health Crisis Line Worker available 24hrs a ... more
34 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 6T4 Map
1-888-893-8333 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Simcoe County
Up to 18 years
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Peer Support based community mental health and addictions support agency.w more
10121 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 1T7 Map
905-780-0491
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Simcoe County
16 years and up
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My Friend's House is a non-profit agency offering confidential support for abused women and children living in the Georgian Triangle of Ontario along with a variety of programs and services. more
ON, Canada
1-800-265-2511 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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We provide emergency shelter services to abused women and their children in South Simcoe County. Our shelter services includes: * Crisis counseling for ... more
Alliston, ON Map
705-435-9400
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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The Community Mental Health Service of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a community mental health program of the Ontario Ministry of Health that provides ... more
169 Mississauga Street West, Orillia, ON Map
705-327-9122 x70532522013536
Area Served: Simcoe County
16 years and up
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24/7 annonymous confidential "warm Line" manned by trained volunteers. more
ON, Canada
705-327-2383
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. ... more
1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X7 Map
905-853-8477
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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A telephone crisis line providing Simcoe County and Muskoka residents with single point access to mental health related information and assistance in resolving ... more
39 High Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
1-888-893-8333
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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York Support Services Network is a community-based agency that offers a range of case management and community crisis services throughout York Region. We ... more
240 Edward Street, Aurora, ON, L4G 3S9 Map
905-898-6455
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Simcoe County
16 years and up
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We provide a crisis line in mental health support for youth experiencing emotions of sadness, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, aggressive and threatening behaviour, ... more
34 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON, L4N 6T4 Map
705-728-5044
Area Served: Simcoe County
Up to 17 years
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Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental volunteer-based support service. Our aim is to meet the needs of a diverse ... more
Kingston, ON Map
613-544-1771
Area Served: Central East
All ages
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Free, anonymous, confidential 24-hr telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of ... more
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W2 Map
416-863-0511
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Ontario-wide information and referral for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Service is provided 24/7/365 by toll-free telephone, ... more
ON, Canada
1-866-531-2600
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Distress Centres Ontario (DCO) is a non-profit association of community-based distress centres in Ontario.   If you are in distress or crisis and need ... more
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4 Map
416-486-2242
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Provincial support line for francophones. For women affected by violence. 24/7/365. Offers a listening ear, information, safety planning, information and ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Pratiquer la distanciation sociale, bien que ce soit une mesure de prévention contre la propagation du COVID-19, peut compromettre la sécurité des femmes et des enfants victimes de violence et/ou à risque de le devenir. Nous reconnaissons que les femmes et les enfants vivant dans la violence auront plus que jamais besoin de soutien durant une période incertaine comme celle-ci. Tu as besoin de parler? Fem’aide 1-877-336-2433 est toujours à l’écoute. Malgré des restrictions et adaptations à leurs services, les centres de femmes, y compris les maisons d’hébergement, peuvent aussi vous aider.
Toronto, ON, M5G 2P6
1-877-336-2433
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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Good2Talk is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and ... more
ON, Canada
1-866-925-5454
Area Served: Ontario
16 - 30 years
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Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) offers a 24-hour Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line. Are you looking for culturally specific Métis health and ... more
66 Slater Suite, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Ontario Poison Centre in Toronto has been serving the general public and healthcare professionals throughout Ontario since 1979. Although the Poison ... more
555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8 Map
1-800-268-9017
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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You deserve to be heard. We’re here to listen. A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or text 988. more
Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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If you are FEELING SAD or DISTRESSED and want to talk, support is a phone call away. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French. ... more
ON, Canada
1-855-242-3310
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only bilingual phone and on-line counselling service for youth. It’s free, anonymous and confidential. Professional ... more
439 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
416-586-5437
Area Served: Canada
5 - 20 years
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Youthspace.ca offers emotional support and crisis intervention to youth in Canada under 30yrs. Our highly-trained volunteers are online every night (6 PM to ... more
Victoria, BC Map
Area Served: Canada
Up to 30 years
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Are you thinking about suicide? Talk Suicide is here to listen. Call 1-1-833-456-4566 toll-free, anytime – or text 45645 between from 4 pm to midnight EST. more
439 University Ave., Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Map
1-833-456-4566 (Crisis Line)
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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3. Walk-In Counselling

Looking for an appointment the same day, or within a few days? Walk-in counselling clinics provide counseling services, without a need to book a long time in advance. They can be helpful for many issues such as family conflict, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation, divroce or abuse. Most of the time, no appointment is required, though some clinics may require you to call ahead the same day to book appointments for that day. 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Provides immediate single-session counselling services to adults and youth on a first come, first served basis. Will help people deal with a variety of issues ... more
20 Anne Street South, Barrie, ON, L4N 2C6 Map
705-726-2503 x8887262503
Area Served: Simcoe County
12 years and up
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12 Step support group for persons who have problems related to gambling and have a desire to stop. Meetings at Innisfil Community Church Thursday 7:00 pm-8:30pm more
1571 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil, ON, L9S 4B3 Map
705-436-1611
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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On April 1, 2015, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions was launched as a new integrated child and family services agency. It is the amalgamated organization of the ... more
60 60 Bell Farm Rd, Barrie, ON, L4M 5G6 Map
705-726-6587
Area Served: Simcoe County
Up to 18 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Wellness Psychotherapy
400 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 5A1 Map
705-826-2008
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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8222 Highway 93, Tiny, ON, L0K 2E1 Map
705-481-1925
Areas Served: Simcoe County, Muskoka District Municipality
All ages
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4. Hospital Emergency Department

Is there an emergency such as medical or mental health emergency? If less intense options (e.g. calling a crisis line) are not possible or haven't helped, then it may be helpful to visit the local hospital Emergency Department. Typical mental health emergencies include:

* thoughts of suicide to the point where the person requires emergency help to keep them from ending their life; 

* manic episode or psychosis where a person is behaving in an irrational way with inability to function. 

 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Community hospital with 230 beds providing regional programs, as well as surgical, medical and mental health services to the residents of Simcoe County and Muskoka. more
170 Colborne Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 2Z3 Map
705-325-2201
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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Providing various medical and mental health services in Barrie, Ontario, including an Emergency Department. more
201 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON, L4M 6M2 Map
705-728-9802
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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5. Emergency Shelter and Housing

There are various shelters that people can use when they have no place to go.

 

Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily when they don't have a place to stay. Emergency shelters (such as women's shelters) are primarily meant for those fleeing an abusive relationship, sexual abuse or domestic violence. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

 

Homeless shelters are temporary places to stay, usually meant for homeless people. Usually located in downtown areas, they are similar to emergency shelters. The main difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Services and supports for individuals experiencing effects of mental illness and addiction. more
15 & 21 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
705-726-5033
Area Served: Simcoe County
12 years and up
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Offers individual, family and marital counselling, as well as family life education. Offers individual counselling for adult male and female survivors of ... more
190 King Street South, Alliston, ON Map
705-726-2503 x18887262503
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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The Elizabeth Fry Society (of Simcoe County) provides programs and services for those in conflict with the law or those perceived to be in conflict, or ... more
102 Maple Avenue, Barrie, ON, L4N 1S4 Map
705-725-0613
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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We provide emergency shelter services to abused women and their children in South Simcoe County. Our shelter services includes: * Crisis counseling for ... more
Alliston, ON Map
705-435-9400
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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The Salvation Army offers housing support and emergency shelter for males in the City of Barrie. more
16 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 4S9 Map
705-728-3737
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need it. ... more
1091 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8X7 Map
905-853-8477
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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CMHA Simcoe County has a residential program, which has capacity for up to 5 clients who are experiencing a mental health or psychosocial related crisis. The ... more
39 High Street, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W2 Map
Area Served: Simcoe County
16 years and up
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We provide an emergency youth shelter which offers homeless and abused youth between the ages of 16 and 24 the love, support and life skills needed in order to ... more
20-22 Wellington St East, Barrie, ON, L4M 2B8 Map
705-739-7616
Area Served: Simcoe County
16 - 21 years
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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6. Women's Shelters

Women's shelters are places where women (and their children) can go to stay, and are typically for women fleeing domestic violence from their partners or spouses. Women's shelters offer safe, temporary housing and usually other services to enable a return to independent living such as counselling and referrals to community resources.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

My Friend's House is a non-profit agency offering confidential support for abused women and children living in the Georgian Triangle of Ontario along with a variety of programs and services. more
ON, Canada
1-800-265-2511 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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We provide emergency shelter services to abused women and their children in South Simcoe County. Our shelter services includes: * Crisis counseling for ... more
Alliston, ON Map
705-435-9400
Area Served: Simcoe County
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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"We are a unified voice collaborating, educating and innovating for systemic change that ends violence against women making Canada a model for safety in ... more
ON, Canada
613-680-5119
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

180 Parsons Rd., Alliston, ON, L9R 1E8 Map
705-704-9066
Area Served: Simcoe County
Accepting patients: Yes
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Catchment: Simcoe County
Community resource list for South Simcoe by the CMHA York Region Branch.
Posted: Apr 20, 2015
Language: EN
Catchment: Ontario
List of aboriginal mental health services in Ontario created by the Ontario Aboriginal Health Advocacy Initiative (OAHAI).
Posted: Sep 16, 2015
Language: EN
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Catchment: Ontario
CMHO has list of child/youth mental health services for communities throughout Ontario.
Posted: Sep 1, 2020
Language: EN
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