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Community information centre providing referrals to the appropriate human and social services. Hosts online database & resource directory and is the 211 Data providers.

Take away hot supper being served every day between 4 pm-5:30 pm

Agency providing:

• Sally Ann Supper Program
• Emergency Response Capabilities
• Food
• Summer Adventure Camp
• Fire Victim's Assistance
• Emergency Food Bank
• Street Nurse
• Referrals to other community and Salvation Army agencies such as Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Shelters

The centre provides services and resources that support the well-being of military families serving at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton

• families include all military, regular force or reservist, and their parents and close relatives
• promote and facilitate community based services that enrich, strengthen and enhance the quality of life for our military families
• all our services are confidential
• some programs may be available to the general public

Community information centre providing referrals to the appropriate human and social services. Hosts online database & resource directory and is the 211 Data providers.

CV19 Food Bank open Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am- 12 noon * all other functions cancelled until April 30, 2020 (March 22, 2020)

Community Church Services * Food Bank * Emergency food, shelter & clothing * Community services provided all year round.

Community information centre providing referrals to the appropriate human and social services. Hosts online database & resource directory and is the 211 Data providers.

Access to and assistance to complete government forms/applications

• information and referral re: gov. & community service(s)
• access to fax machine to connect with services
• Helping Hands Madoc Food Bank Central Hastings Transit (public transit from the villages of Central Hastings to Belleville
• volunteer driver program
• Christmas Sharing for the 473 phone exchange
• volunteer income tax clinic

Group of dedicated volunteers working at the local level to end domestic and sexual violence

Services

• for victims of partner abuse and/or sexual violence, their children, their family members, and agencies that work with perpetrators
• referrals to law enforcement, justice, shelter, housing, health, and counselling support
• develops projects to help identify gaps in services and create public awareness
• offers professional development opportunities for service providers, and create relevant informational and other resources

Foot care services

• offered in clinic or at-home
• referrals to other health professionals

Peer support program

• nation-wide, telephone-based, emotional support service
• provides people recently diagnosed with cancer (or a recurrence) and their caregivers an opportunity to talk to a trained volunteer who has experienced cancer first hand
• callers are matched to a trained volunteer based on their most important needs

Public health nurses answer prenatal, infant, and child care questions

• connects callers with community resources

Volunteer-based organization dedicated to the education, support and empowerment of persons affected by breast cancer

• resource library
• lending library for specialty
• clothing and wigs
• fitness programs
• Chestmates Dragon Boat Team
• monthly newsletters
• lymphedema support
• outreach program
• public awareness/education
• fundraising
• volunteer opportunities

COVID-19 (April 29, 2020): Program still running

Crisis, distress, befriending and information line

• a non-judgmental, confidential and anonymous listening service
• staffed by trained volunteers
• volunteer opportunities

COVID19 Income tax return preparation now available. Information can be dropped of at the office Mon-Thu 10 am-3 pm. Information can be dropped in mail slot when office is closed. Face masks must be worn in office. Masks available at the office.

Regular Service
Offers help, hope and a hand up by listening to clients' stories, determining needs, and referring to community agencies and programs as needed.
Assists with:

• housing search
• finding medical help and/or counselling
• filling out government forms and applications
• other matters as appropriate.

Offers free income tax return preparation year-round.

COVID19

• Staff are available by phone, email or text.
• Drop-in service for rural residents is suspended while COVID19 restrictions are in place.
• For updated information on City services visit City Services During COVID19

Regular Service
Assists residents of Peterborough County with social services. Provides referrals to community resources and supports, and offers information and assistance with topics including:

• child care
• Ontario Works (OW) benefits
• food and shelter
• transportation
• services to seniors

Provides a drop-in service for rural residents in the following locations:

• Asphodel-Norwood Public Library, Norwood Branch - 2363 County Rd 45, Norwood; Mon 1 pm-4 pm
• Buckhorn Public Library - 5 George St, Buckhorn; Mon 8:30 am-12 noon
• Trent Lakes Municipal Office - 701 County Rd 36, Bobcaygeon; Mon 1 pm-3 pm and Fri 8:30 am-2:40 pm
• Apsley Public Library - 175 Burleigh St, Apsley; Wed 8:30 am-3 pm
• Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Public Library, Havelock Branch - 13 Quebec St, Havelock; Thu 1 pm-4 pm
• Millbrook Public Library - 1 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor, Millbrook; Wed 12-3 pm

Residents can also drop in to the Peterborough office

Provides a listening ear to anyone in distress, crisis, despair, or is lonely

• provides empathy, non-judgmental listening and where possible, resources to help
• offers reassurance calls
• accepts collect calls
• Staffing: Volunteers

Indigenous services

• resources for families and children

See the community brochure for more details

COVID19

• all four branches open for in-branch services, including access to the shelves/stacks, computers, study tables, children's areas, and public washrooms
• online resources and programming available
• book drops at all branches available
• visit website for updates http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/serviceupdates

Public library

• programs for children, adults, seniors, families
• access to internet and office software
• wireless internet access
• digital and online resources available

COVID19

• all four branches open for in-branch services, including access to the shelves/stacks, computers, study tables, children's areas, and public washrooms
• online resources and programming available
• book drops at all branches available
• visit website for updates http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/serviceupdates

Public library

• programs for children, adults, seniors, families
• access to internet and office software
• wireless internet access
• digital and online resources available

COVID19

• all four branches open for in-branch services, including access to the shelves/stacks, computers, study tables, children's areas, and public washrooms
• online resources and programming available
• book drops at all branches available
• visit website for updates http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/serviceupdates

Public library

• programs for children, adults, seniors, families
• access to internet and office software
• wireless internet access
• digital and online resources available

COVID19

• all four branches open for in-branch services, including access to the shelves/stacks, computers, study tables, children's areas, and public washrooms
• online resources and programming available
• book drops at all branches available
• visit website for updates http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/serviceupdates

Public library

• programs for children, adults, seniors, families
• access to internet and office software
• wireless internet access
• digital and online resources available

COVID-19 Self-isolation Centre

• to support individuals who cannot safely isolate at home, the Self-isolation Centre is an available resource for those who either need to be tested for COVID-19, are awaiting COVID-19 test results, or have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• resource is for individuals who live with others and need to self-isolate elsewhere to avoid spreading the virus within their own household
• for more information on eligibility and referral inquiries, call the Durham Health Connection Line at 1-800-841-2729

Health information line staffed by public health nurses

• family health, pregnancy and prenatal health, breastfeeding support and services
• infant and child development, parenting questions
• nutrition, healthy weights
• flu, immunizations, infectious diseases
• travel health, sun safety
• teen, adult, seniors issues
• smoking cessation
• substance misuse
• injury prevention
• car seat safety
• active living, health promotion
• community resources

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

COVID19 - Community wellness programs and service/system navigation continue in virtual/remote formats, and in-person for crisis support, as necessary

Community workers support individuals and families to connect to local and area programs and services

• health care and social services
• mental health and addictions programs
• wellness programs
• affordable housing
• safety from abuse
• early years and parenting programs
• life skills
• oral healthcare
• caregiver support
• in-home care and support services
• emergency food supply

Brock Community Health Centre currently offers weekly wellness programs including

• Kids in the Kitchen
• Youth Life Skills
• Chair Yoga
• Line Dancing
• Gentle-Fit Exercise
• Tai Chi
• Zumba Gold-Moving and Grooving
• QiGong
• Guided Meditation

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting