Epilepsy Simcoe County has been operating in the City of Barrie to support the needs of approximately 5,000 people in Simcoe County living with epilepsy, for almost 40 years. We offer a place where people can come for information, support, financial assistance and socialization.

Private practice & Registered psychologist. Offers: psychological assessments for children (behaviour problems, learning disabilities, developmental delays); psychological assessment for adults (emotional problems, phobias, anxiety, depression, marital, sexual difficulties, vocational rehabilitation); neuropsychological assessments (for brain injury, brain trauma, & developmental handicaps); custody & access assessment for court purposes.

A broad range of treatments include psychotherapy, behaviour management, play therapy, family therapy, hypnosis (for quitting smoking) & mediation counselling.

The agency was established in 1953 by parents wishing to offer their children with intellectual disabilities an alternative to institutional placement.

Dr Tim Smith, Ph.D., C.Psych. - Psychologist - brings over 20 years of experience delivering psychological services to children teens, adults, and families. Although each client brings a somewhat unique situation, it is very likely that Dr. Smith has worked with many clients presenting the same broad issues that you are dealing with.

CATP is comprised of a team of Healthcare Professionals and Support Teams to provide care and support to individuals affected by opioid addiction.  We strive on treating the whole person as well as the addiction.  We care greatly to treat every person with the dignity and respect that they deserve on their journey to betterment.

trueNorth Medical Centres provides comprehensive addiction medicine services to individuals within Ontario who are facing substance use challenges. This program operates on a non-urgent, walk-in basis where people receive access to assessment and treatment within the same visit. Medical treatment plans and supports are offered based on the unique needs and goals of the individual. 

Catulpa Community Support Services is a registered nonprofit agency, founded in 1973, and serving children, youth, adults and families with special or unique needs in The County of Simcoe, Region of York, the Four Counties and Durham. We are a team of approximately 100 staff members and believe that collaboration with those we serve, community agencies and government organizations leads to the best outcomes for all.

Our priority is to support your general well-being and positive mental health. All Georgian College students have free, confidential access to professional counsellors. Counsellors discuss personal and mental health concerns that are impacting your life and/or academics.

How can counselling help?

• Clarify the problem that is impacting on your life and explore solutions for addressing the distress.
• Learn new ways of communicating that can benefit your important relationships.
• Plan ways to promote your mental wellness.
• Discuss ways to strengthen your transition to college life.

Counsellor records are strictly confidential and can be shared only with appropriate individuals with your signed consent.

Towards Recovery Clinics Inc. (TRC) are drug treatment rehab centers in Ontario with the philosophy to help individuals take control of their addiction and help them rebuild their lives and careers.

Student Success provides accommodations and services for students with permanent and short-term disabilities.

Accommodation and services may include:

• referral for up-to-date educational and psychological assessments
• individual education plans
• tutoring
• study skills
• training in the use of specialized computer technology
• advice and mentoring
• classroom and test accommodations

The agency was established in 1953 by parents wishing to offer their children with intellectual disabilities an alternative to institutional placement.

Today, Kinark has over 800 employees and more than 160 volunteers, including its Board of Directors. Kinark serves more than 9,900 children and youth each year in our three program streams: Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism and Forensic Mental Health/Youth Justice Services.

CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.

As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

The agency was established in 1953 by parents wishing to offer their children with intellectual disabilities an alternative to institutional placement.

Provides brain training in order to reach brain self-regulation helping children, youth and adults with such conditions as anxiety, attachment issues, learning disabilities, dyslexia, attention deficit, autism, depression, anger, sleep problems, sensory dysfunction, post traumatic stress, acquired head injury, epilepsy, aging process

Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm

Specialized Transit service is intended for persons with physical or functional disabilities affecting mobility unable to use Barrie Transit's accessible fixed route public transit system. Specialized Service is a door to door shared ride accessible public transit service available on a temporary, seasonal or permanent basis, depending on the registered user’s eligibility.

Specialized Transit enables you to stay active in your community! Registered clients may use it for appointments, school, shopping, visiting family and friends, social outings, anywhere you need to go within the City of Barrie.

Hours

Specialized Transit Information
& Inquiries:
Phone: (705) 739-4209
Monitored 24/7
[email protected]

Office Hours / Client Reservations:
Phone: (705) 792-5033 press 1
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5:30pm
Sat – Sun 9:00am – 5:00pm

Client Transportation Hours:
Phone: (705) 792-5033 press 1
Mon – Fri 4:15am –12:30am
Sat – 6:45am –12:30am
Sun – 8:30am– 10:30pm 

Client IVR Self Serve Line for Trip Confirmation & Cancellation: 
Phone: (705) 737-6949 
Available 24/7

Simcoe County, South Muskoka, Grey County, Halliburton and Dufferin County

Our mission is to assist people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self reliance and full community participation.

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides support services to adults and seniors in Simcoe County who have an intellectual disability. We support people in directing their own lives and in promoting partnerships, opportunities, well-being, freedom and contributions in their community.

CHS Barrie offers counselling, education, communication devices, educational support, information and referrals for people who are culturally Deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing.

Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 9AM-5PM

Independent Living Services exists to provide support and services to people with physical disabilities or limitations in Simcoe County, to assist them to lead dignified, productive and independent lives.

Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka removes communication barriers to create an accessible community that is inclusive of culturally Deaf, oral Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people.

Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

BIBA is a baseball league for adults with special needs and support players in Barrie and surrounding area.

The MS Society provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We have a membership of 28,000 and are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. The Society receives almost no funding from government.

Hours
Our office hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. ; We are CLOSED Wednesdays.

This is the community website for the Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe County, a group offering support to those with a family member living with Down syndrome.

Psychologist. Specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families. Does psychoeducational assessment (re learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, gifted children, etc).

Hours
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

The agency was established in 1953 by parents wishing to offer their children with intellectual disabilities an alternative to institutional placement.

Autism Ontario Simcoe County offers support, family events and activities.

Hours
Contact for details.

Private practice & Registered psychologist. Offers: psychological assessments for children (behaviour problems, learning disabilities, developmental delays); psychological assessment for adults (emotional problems, phobias, anxiety, depression, marital, sexual difficulties, vocational rehabilitation); neuropsychological assessments (for brain injury, brain trauma, & developmental handicaps); custody & access assessment for court purposes.

A broad range of treatments include psychotherapy, behaviour management, play therapy, family therapy, hypnosis (for quitting smoking) & mediation counselling.

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides support services to adults and seniors in Simcoe County who have an intellectual disability. We support people in directing their own lives and in promoting partnerships, opportunities, well-being, freedom and contributions in their community.

To develop, encourage and maximize inclusive hockey opportunities for all players and volunteers to participate in the pursuit of excellence.