Crisis Supports

• Kinark Child & Youth Crisis Line: 1-844-417-1945
• Children & Youth Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-844-287-9072
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
• Bring child to the emergency department at Georgian Bay General Hospital. Wendat Crisis is available there 7 days a week 9-9
• CMHA 24-hr Mental Health Crisis Line (age 18+) 1-888-893-8333
• CARAH House Crisis Services Barrie (5 Beds) accessed through the above crisis line
• Call 911

Services Available

• Mental Health Services
• Substance Use Services
• Peer Support Services
• Primary Care – Physical Health Services
• Education Services
• Employment Services
• Support for youth with special needs
• Housing Supports
• Variety of workshops and cultural teachings

News & Updates

• The NSYWH was nominated by Waypoint for a Core Value Award in the category of Team Work
• Members of our team were highlighted at the YWHO Indigenous Provincial Knowledge Exchange in December 2021.
• Peer to Ear initiative started for Peer Support to reach out to local youth with wellness check in calls.
• We had an interview with CTV – check it out! https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/initiatives-help-young-people-struggling-with-mental-health-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic-1.5281965
• We were featured on CBC! Check out the video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbpKM78yzKg

Community Partners

• Chigamik Community Health Centre
• Youth Haven
• Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
• Patient Client & Family Council
• Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
• New Path Youth and Family Services
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• BGC North Simcoe
• The Gilbert Centre
• La Clé
• Catulpa Community Support Services
• Midland Public Library