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The following agencies provide support services related to housing and homelessness. Click on the agency name for more information on each service.
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Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention [ back to top ]

(705) 745-2273
Mon-Fri 8am to 10pm
Sat/Sun 8am to 4pm
(705) 745-6484 or 1-866-995-9933
(705) 745-2273
(705) 748-6711

 

Emergency Financial Help [ back to top ]

If you are facing a financial crisis and can't afford to pay for your basic needs and shelter costs, you may be able to get emergency financial assistance through one of these sources:

(705) 743-9122
(705) 742-4391
(705) 748-8830

 

Food Programs & Food Banks [ back to top ]

The Peterborough County City Health Unit keeps an up to date list of emergency food banks, food programs and free meals in Peterborough County and City.

(705) 743-1000

The following food banks are located in the City of Peterborough:
  • Good Neighbours Care Centre
 (705) 742-9800
 10am to 2pm
(Mon, Wed, Fri)
  • Salvation Army, Family Services
 (705) 742-4391
 1pm to 4pm
(Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society
 (705) 742-2585

The following food banks are located in the County of Peterborough:
  • Havelock
  • Lakefield
  • Millbrook Food Share
  • Norwood
  • Apsley
 (705) 778-1204
(705) 652-8302
(705) 932-7066
(705) 639-5846
(705) 656-1748

 

Disaster Relief [ back to top ]


(705) 745-8222 or 1-866-520-8222
(705) 745-0956

 

Ongoing Income Support [ back to top ]


Ontario Works (705) 748-8830
provides financial and employment assistance to people in financial need. Contact Peterborough City and County Social Services Department to apply for Ontario Works.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) (705) 742-9292
1-800-663-8560
provides income support and employment support to persons with disabilities. In Peterborough, the office is located at 360 George St North, 2nd floor.
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (705) 742-9292
1-800-663-8560
provides help to parents to assist with some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a disability.
Service Canada (705) 750-4500
The following websites provide information about income security programs offered by the federal government:
Employment Insurance (705) 750-4500
1-800-206-7218
Social Development Canada Income Security Programs
  • Canada Pension Plan Retirement Benefits & Survivor Benefits
  • Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit
  • Old Age Security (OAS), OAS Spouse's Allowance & Survivor's Allowance
  • Guaranteed Income Supplement
 1-800-277-9914
Canada Child Tax Benefit 1-800-387-1193

Credit Counselling [ back to top ]

Credit Counselling Services of Peterborough helps people who are having problems managing their debt. Credit Counselling provides a range of services, from help with budgeting to negotiating repayment plans with creditors. Credit Counselling Services of Peterborough is a program of the Community Counselling and Resource Centre.

(705) 742-1351
1-800-274-1611


Support Services & Services for Persons with Disabilities [ back to top ]

The following community agencies provide supports to help people find housing and/or stay in their housing. The range of services includes supports for independent living for persons with disabilities, home care, and counselling services. You can find more community-based organizations that provide support services for persons with special needs on the www.fourinfo.com website.


(705) 749-6681
(705) 743-1573 or (TTY)(705) 743-1621
(705) 748-6711
(705) 743-6233 or 1-888-589-4966
(705) 742-7067
(705) 742-4258
(705) 743-2411
(705) 743-9751 or 1-800-661-2843
(705) 743-8331
(705) 745-4122 or 1-888-899-6664
(705) 743-0882
(705) 741-0900 or 1-800-663-2696
(705) 743-2212 or (TDD)(705) 743-7939
or 1-888-235-7222

 

Provincial and Federal Representatives [ back to top ]

If you have questions about federal or provincial laws or programs, or if you need help dealing with a government ministry or program, contact your local member of parliament.

  • Dean Del Mastro, M.P. (federal)
  • Jeff Leal, M.P.P. (provincial)
(705) 745-2108
(705) 742-8785

 

Municipal Contacts and First Nations [ back to top ]

For information on property standards, fire codes, building inspections, and by-law information, contact your local municipality:

City of Peterborough

County of Peterborough 		(705) 742-7777

(705) 743-0380 or 1-800-710-9586
(705) 639-5343
(705) 932-2929
(705) 652-8392
(705) 738-3800 or 1-800-374-4009
(705) 778-2308
(705) 656-4445 or 1-800-755-6931
(705) 295-6852 or 1-800-999-4861
(705) 292-9507
(705) 657-8045
(705) 295-4421

 

Advocacy Groups/Anti-Poverty Groups [ back to top ]

The following groups advocate on behalf of individuals and families living on lower incomes and/or work towards broader social change and social justice.

(705) 749-9694
  • Peterborough Coalition for Social Justice
(705) 745-5503
(705) 743-5915

 

Drug and Dental Benefits [ back to top ]

1-800-575-5386
(705) 743-1000

 

Clothing, Furniture [ back to top ]

For affordable clothing and furniture, contact:

(705) 742-0483
(705) 742-8271
(705) 292-8708
(705) 742-2585
(705) 742-8839


Assistance Programs for Homeowners and Landlords [ back to top ]

Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) (705) 876-7010
Wigwamen administers the federal Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) in Peterborough County. RRAP offers financial assistance for low and moderate income homeowners for repairs and modifications that will bring their homes up to acceptable health and safety standards. Contact Wigwamen for more information on Homeowner RRAP, RRAP for Persons with Disabilities, and the Emergency Repair Program (ERP).
CMHC Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) 1-800-704-6488
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a program that helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently. For more information, go to: CMHC Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) or call them.
Landlords seeking information about their responsibilities and rights should contact:
Landlord's Self-Help Centre 1-800-730-3218
Landloard Tenant Board 1-888-332-3234
Peterborough & District Landlords' Association (Contact Bill Buchanan, President)

(705) 745-8561

Last Modified: 7/2/2008