Support Group in Barrie - Previous post

There was a post a few days ago about a support group in the Barrie area. The member asked that anyone interested in the lady's contact number that runs the group to please pm her.

I can't find that post. Does anyone remember who this member was?  

Thanks :)

I am also looking for a support group in Barrie, so hopefully someone responds.:)

The last information I have for a support group in Barrie is :  Ferris Lane Community Church of the Nazerene
49 Ferris Lane Barrie, ON
1 - 4 PM

I'm wondering if this is the same one the lady runs or if there is another. And also does this one still run??

Yes, that's the Barrie group. I have never gone, but I hear its very good. There is also another very informal one at a Timmy's I think in Barrie? Us that the one your thinking of? One is in orillia as well.

Annette 👍

edited to add: KristieA is the lady that runs the Orillia group, not sure if she runs the Barrie one as well? 

There are a few things in Barrie.

1.  Barrie WLS Support group.  This one is run by a volunteer leader (Sharrol Blakely-Viera).  They meet the third Saturday each month.  Ferris Lane Community Church of the Nazarene - 49 Ferris Lane.  1-4pm.  No cost.  Sometimes we do a 50/50 draw to help with photocopies etc.  Pre-op, post-op and support people are all welcome to come.   Next meeting is Nov 15/14.   December one we are having a Christmas potluck so the time will be different.

2.  HRRH is running a teleconference style group at Georgian College Barrie (I think this is the one you wanted info about).  It is the last Thursday of the month 6-8pm.  Currently you need to call HRRH and speak to Susan the social worker as there is a waiting list for the sessions.  I don't have her extension handy, but you can call 416-744-2500 ext 3720 (the Bariatric Clinic) and ask for Susan the Social Worker.  Her last name is Lachele or something like that.  This group is more like a workshop with a topic that is presented by Susan and then the group interacts via the teleconference.  The room only holds about 20 people max so they need to know who is coming.  Over 20 would make it difficult to facilitate the flow of the group.

3.  There is also an informal coffee group that meet on Wednesday evenings (every Wednesday presently).  Bayview and Churchill Tim Hortons @ 7pm.    Sandra and Rick are the main contacts.  Sandra usually posts a reminder on Facebook each week.  If you are on Facebook and want to PM me I can send your info to them.  Not sure if they are on OH.

4.  Orillia - we had a coffee group running but the last few months there hasn't been many people coming.  I coordinate that one.  I think we are going to break for a months or two and then I will try again in January.  Maybe a different day or time.

If you need any more info, just let me know.  Feel free to send me a PM.

Thanks,

Kristie (Facebook - Kristie Anderson; Orillia)

Thanks so much for this wonderful information!

Very much appreciated.  :)