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 | Al-Anon / Alateen, Barrie - No Physical Address | Barrie | 705-730-3307 | Al-Anon provides support to anyone affected by a relative or friend's drinking * 12 step program * Member of Al-Anon/Alateen Organization, District 1 - Muskoka Region * Meetings held at various locati ... [More] |
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| Alcoholics Anonymous, Barrie, Barrie and Area Intergroup | Barrie | 705-725-8682 | Fellowship of men and women who share experiences and assist each other in recovering from alcoholism, services include: * self help meetings * information, pamphlets, displays * public speakers and p ... [More] |
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| ALS Canada, Mailing Address, ALS Canada Community Services | Barrie | 437-703-5394 | Community services for people with ALS and their families and friends * provides 1-1 support for individuls and families affected by ALS * provides access to ALS Society of Canada's Equipment Loan pro ... [More] |
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| Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Care Partner Support Groups, Barrie | Barrie | 705-722-1066 | Confidential care giver support groups connect people who are supporting persons living with dementia. A safe environment to share challenges and successes and realize you are not alone. Talk to other ... [More] |
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| Aspire Community & Developmental Services | Barrie | 705-790-2169 | Life skills coaching and empowerment programs for neurodivergent young people to gain independence, connect to their community and rise to their fullest potential * support and empower young people a ... [More] |
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| Autism Ontario [Central East] | Toronto | 416-246-9592 ext 259 | Autism Ontario Regions * Deliver programs and activites for autistic children, youth and adults. * Offer resources, webinars and/or training workshops that promote advocacy, provide support and offer ... [More] |
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| Barrie Free Methodist Church, Barrie - Cundles Rd E | Barrie | 705-737-2113 | Christian Church * Sunday morning worship service at 10 am , in-person at church or live online at Barrie Free Methodist Church Facebook or Barrie Free Methodist Church YouTube * Community Groups hel ... [More] |
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| Barrie Native Friendship Centre, Barrie - 175 Bayfield St, Akwe:go Program | Barrie | 705-721-7689, Ext 213 | Akwe:go (Mohawk meaning All of Us) Program is designed to provide comprehensive services to urban Aboriginal at-risk children between the ages of 7 - 12 with the support, tools and healthy activities ... [More] |
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| Barrie. Recreation and Culture Services, Recreation Programs | Barrie | 705-739-4223, Inclement Weather Hotline 705-739-4215 | Organizes and runs recreational programs for the City of Barrie, including general interest, fitness and aquatic programs for all ages, as well as summer and school break day camps for children and p ... [More] |
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| Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre, Peer Support Program, Independent Living Skills, Information and Referral | Collingwood | 705-445-1543 | Peer support provides a supportive peer environment, where an individual can gain skills and the self confidence needed to overcome barriers. Groups such as the Diabetes Information Group (monthly), F ... [More] |
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| Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Online / Telephone Service, Family Caregiver Support Group | 705-726-5033 | Support group for family caregivers and friends of individuals who live with with mental health and/or addictions challenges * connect with other family caregivers to share experiences and receive su ... [More] | |
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| Candlelighters Simcoe - Parents of Children with Cancer, Barrie - Mailing Address | Barrie | Support organization for parents whose child or teen has been diagnosed with cancer * provide parents with knowledge of library and other community resources, a quarterly newsletter, social events for ... [More] | |
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| CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds | Barrie | 705-726-2503 | Programs designed to advocate for and to engage and support Older Adults * Community Programs/Events: to reduce social isolation; may include Slow Cooker Club, Generations Over Dinner, Everybody's Bir ... [More] |
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| Cocaine Anonymous, Barrie - No Physical Address, Southern Ontario Cocaine Anonymous - Barrie Meetings | Barrie | 416-927-7858, Information Line | A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. * Meetings are ... [More] |
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| Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe County, Mailing Address | Barrie | 705-817-1019 | Provides support and information to families with a Down syndrome member by offering: * social events and programs including bowling, dances, Taekwondo, holiday parties, summer picnics, craft and coo ... [More] |
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| Emmanuel Baptist Church, Barrie | Barrie | 705-728-3017 | Baptist church * Sunday Morning Worship, in person and online on Facebook * Sunday School for children during Sunday Morning Worship * variety of programs for children and youth throughout the week, c ... [More] |
Endometriosis Network Canada |
Endometriosis Network Canada | Canada | No public telephone number | Provide people across Canada with the resources to help improve the quality of life for those living with endometriosis, services include: * online/virtual support groups, see Calendar for dates * edu ... [More] | |
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| Gam-Anon, Innisfil | Innisfil | Self help support group program for spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers * in-person meeting held in Innisfil on Thursdays, 7 pm * see website for other In-person meetings in Ontario ... [More] | |
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| Gamblers Anonymous, Barrie - No Physical Address | Barrie | 12 Step support group for persons who have problems related to gambling and have a desire to stop | |
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| Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, Barrie Office, GenQ | Barrie | 705-722-6778 | In-person drop-in social group for 2S-LGBTQ+ young adults ages 20-29 * GenQ group provides opportunities for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, questioning, non-binary, gender ... [More] |
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| Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, Barrie Office, New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults | Barrie | 705-722-6778 | Providing support and empowering older adults (55+) within the 2S-LGBTQ+ comnmunity * Programs promote healthy relationships, reduce isolation and increase access to health, social services and other ... [More] |
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| Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, Barrie Office, Trans Q Social Group | Barrie | 705-722-6778, Gilbert Centre Office | TransQ is a peer support group for transgender, non-binary & gender diverse folks in Barrie and area * Peer run and provide an opportunity to hear abourt people's lived experience * Discussion topis ... [More] |
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| Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, QT Youth Connection, Barrie Office | Barrie | 705-722-6778 | Drop-in and social space for Two-Spirit Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning and Non-Binary youth ages 12-19 to connect with each other and build community. In-person Group * get together in a relaxed ... [More] |
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| Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka | Barrie | 705-726-5199 | FREE emotional and social support to anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer, services include: * professionally facilitated Support Groups * short-term counselling (including grief counselling) ... [More] |
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| GrandKin of Simcoe County | Barrie | No Public Phone Number | A peer support group for Grandparents and other Kin, who are parenting again. * provide a safe and confidential environment where Grands & Kin can create relationships with others who understand and h ... [More] |
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| Hope Barrie, Barrie - Mary St, Hope Centre | Barrie | 705-503-4673, (705-503-HOPE) | Community of people dedicated to bringing hope and building connections between people in downtown Barrie * work to empower people to overcome chronic poverty by addressing homelessness, food insecuri ... [More] |
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| Hospice Simcoe, Bell Farm Rd, Grief and Bereavement Support | Barrie | 705-725-1140 | Provides emotional, spiritual and psychosocial support to individuals, families and agencies who are anticipating a death or experiencing grief due to loss of a loved one or friend, services include: ... [More] |
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| Huronia Transition Homes, Choices for Children | Midland | 705-526-3221 | Choices for Children is a group based program for children who have been exposed to abuse/violence against their mothers. Services are available both in-person and virtually throughout Simcoe County. ... [More] |
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| Lupus Ontario, Online/Web Service, Online Support Group | Offers support, education, public awareness and an opportunity to meet others who have Lupus * runs an online support group of Lupus Ontario * holds Walk for Lupus as an annual fundraising, call for d ... [More] | ||
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| March of Dimes Canada, Barrie - Bryne Dr, Brain Injury Services - Outreach Activity Groups in Simcoe County | Barrie | Through March of Dimes Canada Brain Injury (BI) Services, online groups are available to adults living with the effects of acquired brain injury/aphasia. * objectives of the groups are to provide a sa ... [More] | |
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| MS Canada, Mailing Address, Barrie Support Group | Barrie | Exercise, support and information for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) * helps people living with MS and their families/caregivers take a positive stance in coping with multiple sclerosis * meeting ... [More] | |
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| MS Canada, Online/Web Service, Virtual Support Groups | Virtual support groups bring together people diagnosed with MS, family, friends and caregivers affected by MS, to share common concerns and experiences in an informal and safe environment | ||
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| MS Canada | Toronto | 800-268-7582 | Provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. Is a national voluntary organization in Canada that supports bot ... [More] |
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| Nar-Anon Family Groups of Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address | Barrie | 416-239-0096, Call for information about meetings | Program of recovery for the families and friends of people with a narcotic addiction * Purpose is to help relatives and friends who are seeking support for themselves as they deal with the narcotic a ... [More] |
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| Narcotics Anonymous, Central Lake Ontario Area | Oshawa | Support group for recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean * helpline or website for dates, locations and meeting times * men only and women only meetings available | |
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| Narcotics Anonymous, Georgian Heartland Area | Clearview (Simcoe County) | 1-888-811-3887, Ontario Region Helpline - Provides meeting lists for all areas in Ontario. | A support group for people with a problem with drugs. Services include * fellowship * telephone support * support using a 12 step program approach Group organizes meetings throughout Simcoe, Muskoka, ... [More] |
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| New Beginnings Support Group, Online/Web Service | Toronto | In partnership with the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Family Services, Toronto offers the New Beginnings Program supporting separated, divorced and widowed people * offers women and men a learning ... [More] | |
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| New Path Youth and Family Services of Simcoe County, Barrie Head Office, Parenting Support Programs | Barrie | 705-725-7656, Central Intake | Supports and resources to help parents raise healthy children Circle of Security Parent Group * for parents with children 4 months-6 yrs * helps parents build a stronger, happier relationship with the ... [More] |
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| Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer | Barrie | 705-828-7965 | OPACC's mission is to support families of children and teens diagnosed with cancer in Ontario, all programs and services are free for families to access * Program and Services include: * Parent Liais ... [More] |
Overeaters Anonymous, Mailing Address, Central Ontario Intergroup |
Overeaters Anonymous, Mailing Address, Central Ontario Intergroup | Support group for those suffering from compulsive overeating, based on the 12 step program * in-person and virtual meetings available * for a list of meetings, see website Central Ontario Meetings ... [More] | |||
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| Parents Against Racism Simcoe County, Black Fathers Alliance | Barrie | 705-623-9791 | A confidential peer support group designed to empower Black fathers. |
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| Parents Against Racism Simcoe County, Parent Support Group | Barrie | 705-309-0518 | Host free workshops on the second Wednesday of every month from October to June 2024. |
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| Parents for Children's Mental Health, Simcoe County Chapter | No public telephone number | Provides peer support to parents/caregivers who are caring for their child or youth with mental health challenges * Support groups provide parents/caregivers a space in either an in-person or virtual ... [More] | |
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| Parkinson Canada, Support Groups | Barrie | Group typically meets for mutual support, as well as to learn more about living with Parkinson's disease There are virtual and in-person support groups available in Barrie area, call toll-free number ... [More] | |
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| Patient / Client and Family Council, Penetanguishene | Penetanguishene | 705-549-3181 ; 1-877-341-4729, Toll Free | Nurtures hope and discovery by supporting the recovery journey of people affected by mental health and addiction challenges and their families of choice by: * providing peer support and working direct ... [More] |
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| PFLAG Canada, No Physical Location, Barrie-Simcoe Chapter | Barrie | pflag Barrie-Simcoe County Chapter * is a volunteer-driven peer-facilitated support group for parents, caregivers and all folks wanting to better understand and support their family members and loved ... [More] | |
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| Rainbows For All Children Canada, Canadian National Office, Rainbows For All Children Canada, Canadian National Office | Barrie | 705-726-7407 | National, non profit peer to peer support program to help children, youth and adults process grief related to divorce, death and other family loss. Five distinct groups within the program: * In-person ... [More] |
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| Seasons Centre for Grieving Children | Barrie | 705-721-5437, 705-721-KIDS | Peer-to-peer support programs in a safe home-like atmosphere for children, teens, young adults and their families grieving the death or life-threatening illness of a loved one, programs include: * ove ... [More] |
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| Sexaholics Anonymous Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address, Sexaholics Anonymous Barrie | Barrie | International 12-step self-help organization to assist individuals recovering from addictive sexual behaviour * Offers regular meetings for purpose of recovering from addictive sexual behaviour throug ... [More] | |
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| Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council, No Physical Address | Barrie | Volunteer-led group promoting suicide awareness, prevention, support and education * provides a culture of hope and support through community events and initiatives in Simcoe County, Ontario and surr ... [More] | |
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| Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Barrie, Breastfeeding Support Group | Barrie | 705-721-7520, Health Connection | Breastfeeding Support Groups are for all parents living in Simcoe County or the District of Muskoka * weekly in-person or online sessions * free groups provide parents a place to talk, share experien ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Orillia Branch - 169 Front St S, Breastfeeding Support Group | Orillia | Orillia Office: 705-325-9565, Health Connection: 705-721-7520 | Breastfeeding Support Groups are for all parents living in Simcoe County or the District of Muskoka * weekly online sessions * free groups provide parents a place to talk, share experiences and encou ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Bracebridge Office, Child and Youth Mental Health Programs | Bracebridge | 705-645-4426 | Voluntary service available to children, youth and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties that require support beyond Counselling Walk-In Clinic service * therapy is evidence-b ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Huntsville Office, Child and Youth Mental Health Programs | Huntsville | 705-789-8866 | Voluntary service available to children, youth and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties that require support beyond Counselling Walk-In Clinic service * therapy is evidence-b ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions, Collingwood | Collingwood | 705-444-1844 | Works to better educate the general public on the issues of mental health, to develop local support groups and to advocate on behalf of all consumer/survivors Open in the morning if an individual is h ... [More] |
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| St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Barrie, Bereavement Support Program | Barrie | 705-728-2985 | Eight week bereavement support program * held twice a year - spring and fall * afternoon and evening sessions offered * designed to provide a safe environment in which a grieving person will understan ... [More] |
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| Stroke Recovery Association Barrie and District | Barrie | 705-737-9202 | Community-based support group focused on providing programs and encouragement for people who have suffered a stroke Activities include: * chair exercises * pool program * social programs * monthly me ... [More] |
We Are Warriors! - Canadian MS Collective, Online / Web Service |
We Are Warriors! - Canadian MS Collective, Online / Web Service | Canada | No public telephone number | Bringing people together from across Canada that are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through Facebook * provides information about research for an understanding of MS and how it impacts individual ... [More] | |
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| Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, Newmarket Welcome Centre | Newmarket | 289-841-3032 | Open for in-person services . For more information call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers Settlement and Integration Service ... [More] |
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| YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Barrie - Bayfield St, Inner Strength Training | Barrie | A series of eight free, interactive and experiential group sessions that teach about Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) which has identified skills that we can learn and practice to help us be and l ... [More] | |
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| YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Barrie - Bayfield St, Y Mind Youth | Barrie | 705-241-2501, Immigrant and Youth Services Reception | Free seven-week mental wellness program delivered online * uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness techniques to help people ages 13-30 to cope with feelings of stress and anxiety ... [More] |