Help
Organizations that Provide Help
Gambling Help Guide
| Organization |
Contact |
| The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline |
1-888-230-3505 |
| Four Counties Addiction Services Team |
1-800-461-1909 |
| YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program |
705-748-9622 |
Places to Get Help
| Organization |
Contact |
| City of Peterborough, Recreation Division |
742-7777 x1827 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters |
743-6100 |
| Peterborough Youth Services |
743-1681 |
| YMCA |
748-9622 |
| Y.W.C.A. |
743-3526 |
| Five Counties Children's Centre |
748-2337 |
| Peterborough Public Library |
745-5382 |
| The Bridge |
743-2900 |
| Peterborough Centennial Museum |
743-5180 |
| Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Services |
876-1122 |
| Art Gallery of Peterborough |
743-9179 |
| Canadian Canoe Museum |
748-9153 |
| Lang Pioneer Village |
295-6694 |
| County of Peterborough |
743-0380 |
| Evinrude Centre |
876-8121 |
| Outdoor Public Skating |
745-1386 |
| Northcrest Community Centre |
745-0042 |
| Peterborough Memorial Centre |
743-3561 |
| Family and Youth Clinic |
876-5114 |
| Peterborough Youth Services |
743-1681 |
| Peterborough Pregnancy Support Services |
742-4015 |
Housing/Shelter
There are a number of reasons why a young person may be in need of emergency housing. If you find yourself in such a situation, or know someone that is, please don't hesitate to call one of these organizations.
| Organization |
Contact |
| Y.E.S. |
748-9392 |
| Crossroads |
743-4135 |
| John Howard Society |
743-8331 |
| Brock Mission |
748-4766 |
| Youth Emergency Shelter |
748-3851 |
| Food Banks (Kawartha Food Share) |
745-5377 |
| Good Neighbours Care Centre |
742-9800 |
Health /Sexuality
Sometimes youth need assistance in coping with various stressors society can present. Don't worry, these organizations below are here to help. Just give them a call.
| Organization |
Contact |
| P.A.R.N. |
749-9110 |
| Rainbow Coalition |
745.5979 |
| Peterborough County/City Health Unit |
743-1000 |
| KINARK Child and Family Services |
742-3803
1-800-386-6561 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association |
748-6711
745-2273 |
| Peterborough Regional Health Centre |
743-2121 |
| Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, 24 hour Crisis Phone Line |
741-0260 |
Job Search
Need help putting together your resume? Looking for a job ? Contact the agencies listed below for employment opportunities and services.
| Organization |
Contact |
| Community Opportunity and Innovation Network (COIN) |
743-0238 |
| Employment Planning and Counselling |
748-9110 |
| Community Counselling & Resource Centre |
742-4258 |
| Peterborough Employment Resource Centre |
748-8830 |
Crisis Centre
Everyone has the potential to learn and change. Individual and family counselling is available for youth. Preventing violence and abuse is everybody's business.
| Organization |
Contact |
| Four County Crisis |
866 995-9933 |
| Children's Aid Society |
743-9751 |
| Peterborough Crisis Pregnancy Centre |
742-4015 |
| Birthright- Pregnancy Service |
745-7167 |
| TeleCare - Peterborough |
745-2273 |
| Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services |
876-1122 |
| Kids Help Phone |
1-800-668-6868 |
Drug/Alcohol Addictions
Do you or some one you know need help coping with the world around you ? Help is only a phone call away. Growing up isn't always easy.
| Organization |
Contact |
| Centre For Addiction and Mental Health |
1-800-463-6273 |
| FourCAST Addiction Services |
876-1292 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous |
745-6111 |