In addition to providing a food service within the Barrie Y, the Wise Choice Cafe will also provide catering for a variety of events. The Community Mental Health Team is a group of mental health workers who assist adults with serious mental health difficulties obtain the support and help they require. Team members are from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie-Simcoe Branch and the Royal Victoria Hospital. The Team offers both convenience and choice to the people it serves. The Residential Services offers support to individuals who are experiencing mental health difficulties, as they strive to live independently in their community.
Community workers are available to provide support to individuals in two ways.
The program currently operates one group home in the Barrie area. Community Workers are available to provide support to individuals who are experiencing mental health difficulties who are living independently in the community. Flexible support is provided through scheduled appointments that are based on the needs of the individual. R.S.V.P., located at 65 Vespra Street, Barrie, provides opportunities to individuals with mental health difficulties to live to their fullest potential through participation and membership in a club that encourages peer support, work and living skill enhancement and social recreation. Opportunities to learn new skills or enhance the skills individuals have are provided through a number of activities performed by various groups.