Peterborough Public Health - Family and Community Health

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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.