Urgent Services

• Simcoe County & Muskoka Mental Health Crisis Line 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333 

• Mental Health Crisis Line for Children and Youth  (Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound) 1-844-287-9072 www.somewheretoturn.ca

• Community Crisis Response Service (for South Simcoe) 1-855-310-COPE (2673)

• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

• Telecare Distress Line for Simcoe County 705-726-7922 

• Crisis Support for Children and Youth: 

• •  In Simcoe South: 310-COPE at 1-855-310-COPE (2673) or visit your nearest emergency department. You can also text COPE at 1-855-310-2673 or chat with a crisis worker online via /cope-home/. 
  •  In Muskoka: Hands TheFamilyNetwork.ca 1-844-287-9072

Shelters for Women and Children 

• Athena's Sexual Assault Counselling and Advocacy Centre
• Huronia Transition Homes, Midland 
• Colibri Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe
• Green Haven Shelter for Women, Orillia
• My Friends house, Collingwood
• Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie

Non-urgent Services

• New Path Youth and Family Services 705-725-7656 or 1-866-566-7656 or [email protected]  to initiate service. A counsellor will call back to book an appointment by telephone.

• Catholic Family Services Simcoe County (Locations in Barrie, Bracebridge, Bradford, Collingwood, Huntsville, Midland, Orillia) 705-726-2503 or www.cfssc.ca

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)(Locations in Barrie, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Parry Sound)  www.cmha.ca

• Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (Locations in Huntsville and Bracebridge for Child & Youth Mental Health Services) www.familyconnexions.ca/cymh/ or 705-645-4426 ext.6270 (see website for service changes and restrictions during COVID-19) 

• Kinark 1 888-454-6275

• Ontario 2-1-1 (Community and Social Services Help Line) dial 2-1-1 on your phone or visit 211ontario.ca

• Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous wellbeing agency with local offices throughout Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. Call (705) 295-7135 or 1-844-523-2237 for intake. 

  Email: [email protected]
  Website: https://www.binnoojiiyag.ca/

• Enaahtig Lodge and Learning Centre provides wholistic services to individuals and families, including healing and residential programs, and community-based mental health support in the North Simcoe area. Call (705) 534-3724 or 1-877-534-3724 for program information.

• North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub (Located in Midland) 705-427-5639

Website: [email protected] / https://youthhubs.ca/en/sites/north-simcoe/

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Health Team continues to provide Primary Care, Wellness checks and a variety of wholistic services through phone appointments and virtual offerings. Contact clinics in Barrie (705)-721-9554, or Orillia (705) 259-9520, or find Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin on social media on Facebook or Instagram, for more information on services and virtual sessions.

• Chigamik Community Health Centre continues to provide Primary Care appointments, as well as offer online programs, virtual mental health counseling and virtual Traditional Healing sessions. Call (705) 527-4154 to reach the clinic in Midland.

• Hope and Wellness Help Line provides immediate toll-free phone and online chat mental health counseling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples in English, French, and Cree, Ojibway or Inuktitut upon request. Call 1-855-242-3310 or visit the link above for online support. 

• ConnexOntario provides 24/7 health services for people experiencing problems with mental health, addictions and problem gambling. 

• National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides relevant information, resources, referrals and support for those affected by eating disorders. Available over phone. 

• Ontario Addiction and Mental Health resource for locating Ontario mental health resources in your area.

• Hands: TheFamilyHelpNetwork a resource to assist families access care and resources for children and youth. 

• Women's Support Network of York Region, provides services and supports for anyone who has experienced sexual violence.

• Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS), a program for new comers.

Additional Resources 

The following websites provide additional information on mental health and well-being. These links will take you to external websites that are not maintained by the SMCDSB and are provided for your information only.

Canadian Mental Health Association -  provides resources and information on a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, loneliness, eating disorders, anger and more. 

Children's Mental Health Ontario - provides resources and information for parents/caregivers, youth, teachers, and professionals.

Kids Help Phone - children and teens can visit the website, call 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868 for free, 24 hour, anonymous support.

MindYourMind -  is a website resource linking mental health, wellness, engagement and technology. They work with young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.

School Mental Health Ontario - School Mental Health Ontario is a provincial implementation support team who helps school districts enhance student mental health through the use of evidence-based strategies and services. Resources and information for parents and students is also available on their website. 

Parents For Children's Mental Health (PCMH) - is a provincial, nonprofit, parent-led organization providing family-centered information, support, and empowerment so that families can be effective in their navigation of the mental health system within Ontario.