Resources & Contacts
Updated June 18, 2025
Government
Member of Parliament: Emma Harrison
705-745-2258
4-417 Bethune Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3Z1
emma-lee.harrisonhill@parl.gc.ca
Member of Provincial Parliament: David Piccini
1-800-263-3980
117 Peter St, Port Hope, ON L1A 1C5
david.piccinico@pc.ola.org
Otonabee-South Monaghan (OSM) Township Office
705-295-6852
20 Third Street, Keene, ON K0L 2G0
info@osmtownship.ca
Hiawatha First Nation Administration Office and L.I.F.E. Services Centre
705-295-4421
431 Hiawatha Line, Hiawatha, ON. K9J 0E6
info@hiawathafn.ca
Social Services
Peterborough Social Services:
– Information on Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), housing and other services
Phone: 705-748-8830
https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/social-services.aspx
CCRC –Community Counselling and Resource Centre:
– Professional Counselling Services
– Housing Resources Centre
540 George St. North, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3S1
Phone: 705-743-2272 (Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Text: 705-230-0587
Toll Free: 1-800-274-1611
Fax: 705-742-3015
Website: https://www.ccrc-ptbo.com
Housing questions:
email: hrc@ccrc-ptbo.com or phone: 705-743-2272 ext. 207
Professional counselling and other questions:
email: ccrc@ccrc-ptbo.com or phone: 705-743-2272 ext. 308
Extra Food Support
Salvation Army Peterborough
Contact Family Services to make an appointment by phone 705-742-4391 during the following hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 -12:00, 1:00-4:00
Friday 9:00 – 12:30
Appointments are made to serve as many people as possible in order to provide a respectful, caring and safe environment.
Food Bank Hours
Monday 10:30-11:45am, 1:00-3:30pm
Tuesday 10:00-11:45am, 1:00-3:30pm
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday 10:00-11:45am, 1:00-3:30pm
Health
Peterborough Public Health
185 King St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
Phone: 705-743-1000
https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/
Peterborough Public Health Dental Clinic
To inquire if your family is eligible for dental hygiene and treatment services, or to book an appointment:
Phone: 705-748-2230
www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/contact-us/
185 King Street, Peterborough ON K9J 2R8
Mental Health Support
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough
Call: 705-745-2273. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
http://www.telecarepeterborough.org
Kid's Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
https://kidshelpphone.ca/call/
Indian Residential School Schools Crisis Line:
Available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience. Please phone 1-866-925-4419 or for more information, please refer to: https://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/mobile/displayservice.aspx
Other Services
Pet Food Bank—Peterborough
438 George St. S Apt. A
Across from Duffus Funeral Home
705-772-3573 – Call first
Free Tax Clinic Information, when applicable
Ontario Hydro
Help for families who pay for their electricity and need financial assistance through the Ontario Energy Board.
The following programs are available:
– The Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) will reduce the cost of your household electricity by applying a monthly credit directly to your bill. The credit amount will depend on how many people live in your home and your combined household income. https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca
– The Ontario Energy Board's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides up to $1,000 in emergency financial assistance to pay gas or electricity bills. ///Call the Ontario Energy Board Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-855-831-8151. https://www.oeb.ca/consumer-information-and-protection/bill-assistance-programs/low-income-energy-assistance-program