Other Resources

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  

  

  (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