Description: Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) is a charitable not-for-profit agency providing services and supports to individuals and families who are living with mental health concerns. Operating under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors, staff work in partnership with clients, offering services that are person-centred and sensitive to individual needs. Access Criteria: 16+ Services available: Crisis Response Residential […]

Description: 24/7 telephone support. Services Available: 24-hour Telephone Helpline Service ONTX – Text and Web-based Crisis Service Crisis Call-Out Program Community Contact Call-Out Program Suicide Survivor Call-Out Program Resource Centre Suicide/Homicide Survivor Support Groups Adolescent Suicide Awareness Community Training and Education Website: distresscentredurham.com Telephone: (905) 430-3511 Telephone: (905) 430-3511 or (800) 452-0688 – Distress line Telephone: (855) 87PRIDE (77433) – […]

Description: Creates individual and group mentoring relationships amongst adults and youth. Website: clarington.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Telephone: (905) 623-6626

Description: Free, supervised drop-in recreational programming for youth 12-18. A variety of resources and activities are available. 3 Locations: (905) 623-6814 Firehouse Youth Centre – Bowmanville – ext 36 The Loft – Courtice ext 28 The BYC – Newcastle ext 37 Website: thefirehouse.ca Telephone: (905) 623-6814 – Main office

Description: Offers a family support group in Northumberland for caregivers of individuals living with mental health concerns. Website: cmhahkpr.ca Telephone: (705) 748-6711

Description: Free, high quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. Learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals. Access Criteria: Families with child(ren) 0-6 Website: ontario.ca/page/find-earlyon-child-and-family-centre

Description: Promotes, supports and enables health development of children and families by providing accessible, responsive and educational programs and services for children, parents and caregivers. Provides opportunities for children to play and participate in inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles. Access Criteria: 0-6 years and their caregivers Website: oeyc.ca Telephone: (705) 324-7900

Description: Offers a wide variety of services to children, youth and families. Website: bgckl.com Telephone: (705) 324-4493

Description: Provides a wide variety of programs in various locations in Peterborough City and County designed to promote connection and healthy child and family development. Access Criteria: prenatal-6, young children and their caregivers Website: ptbocfc.ca Telephone: (705) 748-9144

Description: Creates individual and group mentorship opportunities between youth and adults. Various programming options are available. Access Criteria: 6-16. Guardian/parent referral. Website: peterborough.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Telephone: (705) 743-6100