Working together for health and wellness in Barrie and Community.
Welcome
We are one of 200 Family Health Teams that were created as part of the Ontario government’s plan to reduce wait times and improve access to quality health care for Ontario residents. Since opening our doors in 2006, we have strived to enhance the care that is provided to patients and families within our community by offering a variety of programs and services that support healthy living and overall wellness.
Barrie and Community Family Health Team Organizational Reports
Where To Go If You Feel Unwell
Your local guide to virtual and in-person urgent and same-day care.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Resources From Our Health Care Providers
Our health care workers appreciate what a challenging time this is and have provided some resources that you may find helpful:
- Nutrition: Explore tips on how to eat healthy on a budget, ideas for healthy snacks for kids and adults
- Diabetes: Visit the Diabetes Canada website for tools and resources
- Lung Health: Visit the Canadian Association Website for tools and resources
- Mental Health: Access tips and up-to-date information on local mental health programs
- Foot Care/Chiropody: Review tips on how to avoid common foot problems – PDF
- Home Exercises: Learn about safe exercises that you can do at home
- Children and Youth: Explore links to resources and websites dedicated to children and youths
News and Events
Virtual Platform to Improve Access to Treatment for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Women's College Hospital is conducting a trial and looking for research participants to see if using The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental health Optimization Virtual Intervention Network (MOVIN), helps reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. If you are interested in...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 in 3 people in Simcoe Muskoka aren’t up to date with breast cancer screening. Are you one of them? Contact the Simcoe Muskoka Cancer Screening Hotline: call 1-866-608-6910 for help getting up to date on cancer screening. #BreastCanacerAwarenessMonth...
Women’s Mental Health – Free 1-Hour Virtual Event
Unbalanced: Hormones, Mental Health & the Hidden Cost of Being Female If you’ve ever felt like no one really talks about how much women carry—especially during times like puberty, pregnancy, after having a baby, or during menopause—you’re not alone. You are...
Upcoming Sessions
Please note: Classes are available to patients who have a family physician that is part of the Barrie and Community Family Health Team (BCFHT).
Exceptions include: Bone Health and Fracture Preventions, Weight Loss Surgery/Post-Bariatric and Prenatal Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding classes are available to non-BCFHT patients.
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