Mental Health- Family Support Groups

If you ever need to talk, or want to learn more about a mental illness you or someone you know is suffering from, there are some great support groups in our community that can help educate + counsel you and your family and/or friends.

Barrie Family & Friends Mental Health Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month.
6pm-8pm
350 Grove St East in Barrie (Grace United Church)

Collingwood Family Drop In
Last Thursday of every month
10am-12pm
12 Erie Street in Collingwood (Consumer Survivor Project)

Midland Family & Friends Mental Health Support Circle
Third Tuesday of every month
7pm-9pm
522 Elizabeth St, Midland (Outpatient Services-IKEA Room)

Orillia Family Support Group
Third Wednesday of every month
6:30pm-8:30pm
76 Nottawasaga Street, Orillia

Midland Parents Support Group
Second Wednesday of every month
7pm-9pm
9292 County Rd 93, Midland (Real Canadaian Superstore-Community Room)

Survivors of Suicide Support Program
Is a support group for persons experiences the death of a loved one through suicide. The program consisits of 8-10 week sessions, facilitated by trained volunteers. Topics covered include informal conversations and a sharing of experiences in a safe environment. In-depth counseling is not part of this program. However, someone can meet with you 1 on 1; or through a phone buddy system you will be connected with a person who has been through the program. Talking and connecting with others who understand can be very helpful.
For more information:
Bernadette 705-326-9941 or Dianne 705-327-5970

The Barrie Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Family Support
Last Thursday of every month
(no meeting in July, August and December)
7pm-9pm
January and February meetings at 30 Worsley St (Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home)
March through November meetings at 60 Worsley St (Barrie Public Library)

Parents for Childrens Mental Health - Simcoe County Chapter
Third Monday of every month
6pm-8pm
34 Simcoe St, Barrie (Kinark Child & Family Services Office)