Description: NCC exists to empower people new to Canada to become full and equal members of Canadian society, and to provide community leadership to ensure cultural integration in a welcoming community. A wide variety of programming is available for community connections, employment, English as a second language, immigration and settlement, and support. Access Criteria: Immigrant, refugee, newcomers to Canada. Website: […]

Description: Provides assistance with understanding and navigating the family court system. Access Criteria: 16+. Woman-identified. Lived experience of abuse or violence. Phone: (705) 743-3526 Website: http://ywcapeterborough.org/support/

Description: Free legal services for low income residents of Peterborough City and County. Access Criteria: Low-income. Website: ptbo-clc.org Phone: (705) 749-9355 (collect calls will be accepted)

Description: Provides a variety of services to those in need. Call for more information. Phone: (705) 743-3131 Website: http://mpeterborough.wpengine.com

Description: Provides essentials in financially accessible ways through their thrift shop and provides access to healthy food through their food pantry. Website: vinnies.ca Food Pantry: (705) 874-3937 Stores in Peterborough: Erskine Ave. (705)742-2585George St. (705)876-7506 Store in Lakefield: (705)652-9799

Description: Innovative programs dedicated to promoting access for all to healthful food with dignity. Programs are focused on community-building and include food boxes, as well as many other programs focused on eating, cooking, growing and advocating for good food. Access Criteria: All are welcome Website: nourishproject.ca Phone: (705) 743-3526

Description: An initiative from Peterborough Social Services to work towards eradicating homelessness in the City. Individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness can complete a process where they are added to the City’s By-Name Priority List, which is intended to accelerate their access to housing. Social Services can be called for further details, or the individuals […]

Description: Provides assistance with various issues related to maintaining or finding housing, including but not limited to providing housing listings, help to avoid eviction and help preventing utility disconnection. Access criteria: 18+. Self-referral. Phone: (705) 743-2272 Website: http://ccrc-ptbo.com/housing-resource-centre/

Description: Focused primarily on women but some services are provided to people of all ages and genders, depending on the service required. A wide variety of healthcare services are available that are focused on providing information, support, counselling and treatment to help women prevent health problems and cope with any presenting problems in ways that are informed, person-focused and trauma-informed. […]

Description: A suite of options to support women at all stages in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, whether she’s questioning, wanting to be safer while staying, getting ready to leave or has left and needs support. Services include system navigation, risk assessment, safety planning, family court support, youth engagement, emergency shelter, anti-poverty/food action and many other services. Access Criteria: 16+. […]