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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVID19 -- location open with reduced hours and services; remote service via telephone also available; check website for service updates

• Community information and referral
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
• employment support

Information and referral line for people with breast cancer or a high-risk diagnosis, offering support, information and help locating resources * confidential service

Peer match programs * online community

Website includes lists of local and regional resources and groups as well as breast cancer information

Provides information, referral services and system navigation support for the community.

Parent/caregiver telephone support and peer support groups

• Parent-to-Parent Support (P2P) -- confidential telephone peer support with trained parent supporters includes 8 conversations of up to 1 hour each over 2 month period
• online drug, addiction and treatment information and resources
• systemic advocacy, social action and research

Peer Support Group -- parent/caregiver drop-in support with trained peer facilitator, meetings at Bellwood Health Services, 175 Brentcliffe Rd (see separate listing)

• visit website for specific dates

Connect volunteers and organizations through an online platform

Public library

• Informational and recreational materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music CDs, electronic databases, audio books, ebooks, and digital services for magazines, music, and films Public computers with Internet access and MS Office wireless access
• photocopying and fax
• free book exchange at Civic Centre, located near Mayor and Council offices
• book return at East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

COVID Phone-In Counselling Clinic * quick access to 1-hour counselling session on topics such as dealing with COVID-19 related anxiety, feelings of sadness, personal issues and conflicts * parenting resources * not a crisis line

Independent regional advisory body led by local business and labour sectors and including representation from other stakeholders

• engages communities in a locally-driven process to identify and respond to key employment and training trends, opportunities and priorities to help improve conditions of the local labour market
• facilitates a local planning process and opportunities where community organizations and institutions agree to initiate and/or implement joint actions, activities and projects
• organizes events and activities that promote the importance of education, training and skills upgrading

STRIVE Guide of Services for Youth in York Region and South Simcoe:

Publishes a guide to information and resources for youth in York Region/South Simcoe in the areas of:

• employment
• education
• housing and shelter
• food
• health services, including mental health and sexual health
• substance abuse and harm reduction
• crisis and support phone lines
• drop-in centres and recreation
• transportation
• legal information
• financial assistance
• services for immigrant youth and LGBTQ2S youth

For STRIVE Guide 2019, click here:

https://myresources.epageview.com/canmark/Strive/fd151783-7103-42ef-a950-1f543fbc4564/Strive-2019-E-pub-19-05-V7_V.pdf

Support and referral services for low-income/marginalized residents of Aurora including:

Bridging the Gap -- monthly access to toiletries, grocery food vouchers; every two months access to vouchers for free clothing

Income tax preparation -- offering income tax return preparation

Community Garden -- harvest distributed to visitors to Welcoming Arms

Welcome Table -- hot take away, community dinner served from parking lot

Martha's Table -- see separate entry