Helpful Resources

Barrie & Community Family Health Team

After Hours Urgent Care Clinics

General Health Resources

What is the single best thing we can do for our health? (video by Dr. Mike Evans)

Cancer Screening Information (all Ontarians are offered screening for cervical cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer; some populations are eligible for lung cancer and prostate cancer screening)

Prostate Cancer Screening Infographic

Diabetes Information & Resources

Osteoporosis Information & Resources

IBS Information & Resources

Up to Date for patients (excellent reputable resource for patients regarding health conditions and treatment information)

Mental & Spiritual Health

1door.ca (access to free counselling in Simcoe County)

Anxiety Canada (anxiety resources, education, free online CBT-based course that can be done at your own pace by clicking on ‘My Anxiety Plan’)

Mindshift app (free evidence-based anxiety relief and CBT app for your smartphone)

BounceBack (free skill-building program by CMHA designed to help adults and youth 15+ to manage low mood and anxiety, delivered over the phone/videos with a coach)

Central Ontario Psychology (registered psychologists)

TeleCBT (online counselling service)

Centre for Inner Freedom (offers virtual mindfulness courses)

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OHIP covered CBT psychotherapy for adults 18+)

Athenas Sexual Assault Counselling and Advocacy Centre (support for women 16+ years who have experienced sexual abuse as children and/or as adults, and for women who have experienced intimate partner abuse)

Chigamik Community Health Centre (holistic and Indiginous support including mental health, perinatal health, diabetic care)

Newpath (adult, youth and family mental health services, including a walk-in clinic)

Kinark Child and Family Services (services and support for families with children and youth with complex needs)

List of Counselling Services in Barrie

CBT for insomnia (app for smartphone)

Sleep Hygiene Information Sheet

Child & Youth Resources

Caring for Kids (online medical information from the Canadian Pediatric Society)

EarlyON Child and Family Centres (free programs for parents and children to age 6)

General Safety & Parenting Information

Safety Tips for Safe Sleep

Fever & Illness in Children Information

Sleep Resource for Child and Youth

Car Seat Laws

Water Safety Information

Triple-P-Parenting (educational sessions focusing on positive strategies for parenting)

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (family/parent support available for families)

Newpath (adult, youth and family mental health services, including a walk-in clinic)

Kinark Child and Family Services (services and support for families with children and youth with complex needs)

Parenting Crisis Support Number: 705-728-5044

CAMH Resources on Drug & Alcohol use in youth

Cannabis Resource (how to talk to your teen about cannabis - guide and information)

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Mental

Child

Pregnancy Resources

Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

Prenatal Screening in Ontario

SMDHU Prenatal Classes (free online prenatal classes provided by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit)

RVH Prenatal Classes (free online prenatal classes at RVH)

Postpartum Anxiety and Mood Resources (click on 'Perinatal Mental Health')

Barrie's Family Medicine Obstetrical Group

Palliative Resources

Hospice Simcoe (residential hospice, grief and bereavement counselling and caregiver support)

Canadian Virtual Hospice (palliative care resources, education and information)

My Grief (grief and bereavement online counselling and resources)

Dying with Dignity (Medical Assistance in Dying patient and family resource)

WaitingRoomRevolution (a podcast about unlocking the secrets to a better illness experience)

AboutEmpathy (a podcast about patient, caregiver and healthcare provider stories of grief, hope, struggle and love to inspire compassion and humanism)