Program: Youth Addiction Counseling
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County
Phone Numbers: Main: 705-726-5033
Appointment booking: 705-726-5033 ext 810
Toll-Free: 1-800-461-4319
Website: www.cmhastarttalking.ca
Address:
128 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
L4N 6A2
Intersection: Brock St and Anne St S
Location: Barrie
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * by appointment
Executives: Lynne Cheliak - Director of Community Mental Health & Addictions
705-726-5033 ext 436 * lcheliak@cmhastarttalking.ca
Sarah Banbury - Chief Executive Officer
705-726-5033 ext 431 * sbanbury@cmhastarttalking.ca
Public Contacts: Meredith Fryia - Program Manager
705-726-5033 ext 311 * mfryia@cmhastarttalking.ca
Service Description: Full care system for addiction support for youth. 

Services available:
  • harm reduction approach
  • peer interactions
  • connection to community resources
  • individual support or group setting
  • outreach in high schools across Simcoe County
  • support available to those who were impacted by another person's addiction



Fees: Free
Application: Call to schedule an intake appointment * Self referral
Eligibility / Target Population: Youth 12-24 years residing in Barrie
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French website * French interpretation available upon request can be arranged.
Area Served: Barrie, Collingwood, Midland, and Orillia
See Also: Mental Health for Children and Youth
Last Updated: 5/9/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=204809

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