
Grandparent Parenting Again Support Program is dedicated to assisting grandparents parenting again with developing a respite plan and accessing respite services that address their unique needs.
Support groups are available in Barrie, Bradford, Orillia and Midland. Support Groups provide a safe and confidential environment where grandparents can create relationships with others who understand and have lived experience in similar situations. Support groups provide a place where grandparents can build on skills, resource share and network to build a community of support.
Until now, many grandparents have been managing these challenges alone and with very limited resources and respite options.

Here are some great resources to support the development of positive relationships
Support Groups | |
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Adoption Council of Ontario | Sylvia Gibbons adoptbarrie@gmail.com Website (Adoption.on.ca) |
Family Mental Health Initiative | tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca 705-725-0363 Website (CMHAStartTalking.ca) |
Barrie Community Health Centre | 705-734-0239 or 1-800-324-3252 Website (BCHC.ca) |
Counseling Services | |
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Catholic Family Services | Phone number: (705) 726-2503 info@cfss.ca Website (cfssc.ca) |
New Path Counselling Services | Phone Number: (705) 725-7656 info@newpath.ca Website (NewPath.ca) |