Resources, Support, and Treatment

Connex Ontario
Mental health, addiction, and gambling services
www.connexontario.ca or 1-866-531-531-2600

211 Ontario
Helpline to connect with social services and community supports
www.211ontario.ca or 2-1-1 (phone or text)

Health811
Resources and confidential advice from a registered nurse
www.healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca or 8-1-1

Consumption & Treatment Services Site
Safe space to consume pre-obtained drugs, access education and referrals
Visit 220 Simcoe St., open 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., 7 days/week

Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast)
One-on-one or group counselling, substance use during pregnancy & parenting, gambling support
www.fourcast.ca or 1-800-461-1901

Four County Crisis (CMHA)
Crisis intervention, assessment, counselling, and referrals
www.cmhahkpr.ca or 705-745-6484

Narcotics Anonymous - Central Lake Ontario
www.cloana.org or 1-888-811-3887

Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough
Peer support, virtual programs on relationships and emotions
www.efryptbo.org or 705-749-6809

Wellness Together Canada
Online resources, tools, phone counselling
www.wellnesstogether.ca or text WELLNESS to 741741

Breaking Free Online
Self-guided support to reduce your use of any substance
www.breakingfreeonline.ca 

9-8-8
National, 24/7 suicide or emotional distress hotline
Call or text 9-8-8

Telecare Distress Line of Peterborough
Confidential listening for anyone in need
www.telecarepeterborough.org or 705-745-2273

PRHC Emergency Department
1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough or 705-743-2121, ext. 5022

Hope for Wellness Help Line
Immediate counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples. 
Offered in: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut
www.hopeforwellness.ca or 1-855-242-3310

Kawartha Sexual Assault Crisis Support
Support for individuals of recent or historical sexual assault
www.kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com or 705-741-0260

Talk Suicide
Toll-free, 24/7 support for people in Canada with concerns about suicide
www.talksuicide.ca or 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (open 4pm to midnight)

Wellness Together Canada
Online resources, tools, and counselling over the phone
www.wellnesstogether.ca or text WELLNESS to 741741

Distress and Crisis Ontario
Find a local centre to provide a listening ear for lonely, depressed, and/or suicidal people.
Online chat service is available 2:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
www.dcontario.org 

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic 
Counselling, addiction medication, prescription therapies
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No referral is necessary. Walk-ins are accepted.
432 George St. N., or 705-749-9708

New Dawn Medical Clinic
Treatment for substance use, alcohol, nicotine, and chronic pain
www.newdawnmed.ca or 647-625-8799 or 1-833-456-3296

Methadone Clinics
OATC Peterborough - www.oatc.ca or 705-748-0995
Above & Beyond - www.methadonepeterborough.ca or 705-874-7948

Right to Heal Peterborough
Individualized outpatient interventions
www.righttoheal.ca or 705-874-3048

Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic: Safer Supply Program
Please note: there is a waitlist!
www.360nursepractitionerledclinic.ca or 705-874-3900

First Step Medical Clinic
Opiate replacement therapy, detox, and withdrawal management.
Medical and counselling staff on-site, including pharmacy with naloxone distribution
Accept walk-ins, self-referral, or physician referrals
191 Simcoe St., Peterborough
firststepmedical.com/clinic/peterborough or 705-876-1000

Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN)
Testing, treatment, and counselling for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
Peer support, education, and workshops
www.parn.ca or 705-749-9110

Peterborough Public Health
Testing, referrals to treatment, and counselling for HIV/AIDS
www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca or 705-748-2021

HIV Self-Testing
Order a free kit and test yourself at home!
Get a Kit by PARN - www.getakit.ca/parn
I'm Ready - www.readytoknow.ca

Alcoholics Anonymous Peterborough
Contact district86aa@gmail.com or call 705-745-6111

Wellness Together Canada
Online resources, tools, phone counselling
www.wellnesstogether.ca or text WELLNESS to 741741

Breaking Free Online
Self-guided support to reduce your use of any substance
www.breakingfreeonline.ca 

Talk Tobacco
Support for First Nations, Métis, and Indigenous individuals to quit or reduce smoking
1-833-998-8255 or text CHANGE to 123456

Smoker's Helpline
www.smokershelpline.ca or 1-877-513-5333

STOP on the Net by CAMH
Online program with 4 weeks of nicotine patches and gum, mailed right to your door
www.nicotinedependenceclinic.com/en/stop/stop-on-the-net

Community Counselling and Resources Centre (CCRC)
Short- to mid-term therapy for individuals and couples
www.ccrc-ptbo.com or 705-742-4258

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - HKPR 
Various services for people with mental health concerns
www.cmhahkpr.ca or 705-748-6687 or 1-800-990-9956

Talk Now Mental Health & Addictions Virtual Clinic
Chat to a mental health professional, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
705-876-5826

Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough
Peer support, virtual programs on relationships and emotions
www.efryptbo.org or 705-749-6809

Kids Help Phone
Phone or web chat counselling and referrals for youth (under 30)
www.kidshelpphone.ca or 1-800-669-6868

Access CAMH
Centralized support navigating CAMH's services
www.camh.ca/eb/your-care/access-camh or 416-535-8501, ext. 2

Good2Talk
Counselling and referrals for post-secondary students
www.good2talk.ca or 1-866-925-5454

Hope for Wellness Help Line
Immediate counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples. 
Offered in: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut
www.hopeforwellness.ca or 1-855-242-3310

Brock Mission
For 18+ single men
217 Murray St., Peterborough | 705-748-4766

Cameron House
For 18+ single women or women fleeing violence
739 Chemong Rd., Peterborough | 705-748-4766, ext. 2

Youth Emergency Shelter (YES)
For 16-24 year-old's and families of any age
196 Brock St., Peterborough | 705-748-3851

YWCA Crossroads
For 16+ women, and their children, who are fleeing violence
216 Simcoe St., Peterborough | 705-743-4135

Trinity Community Centre
8pm-8am overnight winter program for those who are not served by other shelters.
Daily daytime drop-in, 1-5pm, 365 days/year.
360 Reid St., Peterborough | 705-741-4172

Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough
Compass Program - one-on-one support finding housing, contacting landlords
Bridges & Pathways Program - building relationships with landlords
www.efryptbo.org or 705-749-6809

Community Counselling and Resources Centre (CCRC)
Housing Help Drop-In, open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
RentSmart Certificate Course, call 705-743-2272, ext. 202
www.ccrc-ptbo.com or 705-742-4258

Finding Home (CCRC/CMHA/One City)
Support during housing unit takeovers
Email joconnell@cmhahkpr.ca or 705-313-1596

CMHA HKPR Safe Beds
Short-term, safe & supportive stay for individuals 16+ in crisis
Email: safebeds@cmhahkpr.ca | 705-745-6484

By Name Priority List
Peterborough uses a ranked list of people who are experiencing current or imminent homelessness to provide supports and placement in housing. Visit a local social service agency to be assessed and placed on the list.

City of Peterborough Social Services
178 Charlotte St., Peterborough | 705-748-8830
Services include: 

• Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing - apply in-person or online at www.socialhousingapplication.com 
• Housing Stability Fund - funds to support paying rent, bills, etc. for any household below the Low-Income Cut-Off
• Rent Supplements - amounts and applicability varies; view current supplements online
• Affordable Housing Landlords - view the current list online

Visit www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/affordable-housing-rental-help.aspx for details on these programs