Advocacy/Anti-Poverty Groups
- Peterborough Social Planning Council
(705) 743-5915 - Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network
(705) 742-8839 ext. 34
Assistance Programs for Homeowners and Landlords
- Habitat for Humanity – Peterborough Renovates Program
Financial assistance for homeowners to improve the living conditions of their home and repair deficiencies.
705-750-1456 or toll free 1-855-750-1456 - Homeownership Assistance Loan Program
705-742-7777, extension 4663 (HOME)
Clinics
- Emergency Department Peterborough Regional Health Centre (24 hours)
(705) 743-2121 ext. 5022 - Women’s Health Care Centre – PRHC
(705) 743-4132 - Telehealth Ontario (24 hours)
1-866-797-0000 - VON 360 Degree Clinic
(705) 874-3900 - Peterborough County-City Health Unit
(705) 743-1000 - Good Doctors Walk-In Clinic
(705) 304-1034
Clothing and Furniture
- Salvation Army Thrift Store
(705) 742-0483 - St. Vincent de Paul
(705) 742-2585 - The Free Market (OPIRG)
(705) 741-1208 - United Way Peterborough: Coats for Kids
(705) 742-8839
Credit Counselling Services
- CCRC Credit Counselling Services
(705) 743-2272 or 1-800-274-1611
Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention
- Four County Crisis
(705) 745-6484 or 1-866-995-9933 - Peterborough Victim Services
1-888-822-7729 - Telecare Distress Centre
(705) 745-2273 - Victim Services (Peterborough Police)
(705) 876-1122 ext. 268
Disaster Relief
- Canadian Red Cross – Disaster Services Program
(705) 745-8222 - Peterborough City-County Disaster Trust Fund
(705) 745-0956
Drug and Dental Benefits
- Ontario Drug Benefit: Trillium Drug Plan
1-800-575-5386 - Healthy Smiles Ontario
705-743-1000 - Dental Treatment Assistance Fund – administered by the Peterborough Health Unit to assist individuals with low income who do not qualify for government assistance.
705-743-1000
Emergency Financial Help
- Housing Resource Centre
(705) 743- 2272 - Peterborough and City Social Services Department
(705) 748-8830
Federal and Provincial Representatives
- Maryam Monsef, M.P (Federal)
(705) 745-2108 - Kim Rudd, M.P. (Federal)
(905) 372-8757 - Jaimie Schmale, M.P. (Federal)
(705) 324-2400 - Dave Smith, M.P.P. (Provincial)
(705) 741-3283 - David Piccini, M.P.P. (Provincial)
(289) 252-2191 - Laurie Scott, M.P.P. (Provincial)
(705) 324-6654
Food Programs
Peterborough Social Services keeps an up-to-date list of emergency food banks, food programs and free meals within the Peterborough City and County.
Legal Help for Tenants
- Peterborough Community Legal Centre
(705) 749-9355 - Human Rights Legal Support Centre
1-866-652-5179 - Legal Aid
(705) 743-5430 - Legal Line
1-877-929-8800
Mental Health Services and Counselling

- Adult Outpatient Program, PRHC
(705) 876-5028 - Canadian Mental Health Association
(705) 748 6721 - CCRC
(705) 742-4258
- Elizabeth Fry Society
(705) 743-8331 - Four Counties Addictions Services Team (FourCAST)
(705) 876-1292 or 1-800-461-1909 - John Howard Society
(705) 743-9751 or 1-800-661-2843 - Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC)
(705) 748-5901 or 1-866-298-7778 (24 hours crisis line) - Kinark Child and Family Services
1-888-454-6275 - Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag
Services Circle
(705) 741-0900 - Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
(705) 775-0387
Local Municipalities and First Nations Contact Information
- Asphodel-Norwood
(705) 639-5343 - Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan
(705) 932-2929 - City of Peterborough
Downtown Peterborough (705) 742-7777
- County of Peterborough
(705) 743-0380 - Curve Lake First Nation
(705) 657-3217 - Douro-Dummer
(705) 652-8392 - Havelock-Belmont-Metheun
(705)778-2308 - Hiawatha First Nation
(705) 295-4421 - North Kawartha
(705) 656-4445 - Otonabee-South Monaghan
(705) 295-6852 - Selwyn Township
(705) 292-9507 - Trent Lakes
(705) 738-3800
Ongoing Income Support Programs
- Canada Child Benefit
1-800-387-1193 - Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement
1-800-277-9914 - Employment Insurance
(705) 750-4500 or 1-800-206-7218 - Ontario Disability Support Program
(705) 742-9292 - Ontario Works
(705) 748-8830 - Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
(416) 344-1000
Other Support Services
Disability Services
- Tri-County Community Support Services
(705) 876-9245 - Canadian Hearing Society
(705) 743-1573 - Community Living
(705) 743-2411 - Brain Injury Association Peterborough Region
(705) 741-1172
Home Care Support
- Community Care
(705) 742-7067 - VON Assisted Living
705-745-9155 - Central East LHIN (Access Centre)
(705) 743-2212 or 1-888-235-7222
Support for Victims of Violence
- Senior Safety Line
1-866-299-1011 - Victim Services
(705) 748-0324 or Toll Free 24/7 1-888-822-7729 - YWCA
(705) 743-3526
Support for Immigrants, Refugees, and other Newcomers
- New Canadian’s Centre
(705) 743-0882
Shelters
- Brock Mission – Homeless Shelter for Adult Men
705-748-4766 - Cameron House – Homeless Shelter for Adult Women
705-748-4766 - The Warming Room
705-874-5157 - YES Shelter for Youth and Families – Homeless Shelter for Youth and Families
705-748-3851 - YWCA Crossroads – Shelter for Women and Children fleeing Domestic Abuse
705-743-4135 or 1-800-461-7656
Utility Companies
- Enbridge Gas
1-888-386-1134 - Hydro One
1-888-664-9376 - Peterborough Utilities Services
(705) 748-6900