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Peterborough Public Health - Family and Community Health

Family and Community Health

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185 King St
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
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705-743-1000
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Toll-Free: 1-877-743-0101
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Fax: 705-743-2897
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Emergency Call Hours: Daily 24 hours
Last updated: Mar 5, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Varies depending on service

Fees

Varies by program

Contacts

Carolyn Doris - Manager, Family and Community Health
705-743-1000 ext 251 * cdoris@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Claire Townshend - Manager, Family and Community Health
ctownshend@peterboroughpublichealth.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, programs, publications, and website

Area(s) Served

Peterborough (City of) and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Focuses on health promotion in various topics including:
  • Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction
  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Wellbeing (including healthy eating)
  • School Health
  • Healthy Growth and Development (with a focus on preventing adverse childhood experiences)

Focused on reducing health inequities for underserved populations through education/awareness, creating supportive environments and advocating for system-level change. 
Last updated: Mar 5, 2025: Suggest an edit
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