The Overcoming Obstacles Handbook – Peterborough & the Kawarthas edition
Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or psychological, everybody goes through tough times in their lives. Lifestyle Citizens’ founder Josh Martin was 28 years old when he experienced his biggest challenge yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in Peterborough and the Kawarthas geared at helping people who are facing adversity.
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Community Resources in Peterborough and the Kawarthas
One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.
Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, the Peterborough and the Kawarthas boast all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.
Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.
Mental health
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough
http://www.telecarepeterborough.org/
24/7 support line: 705-745-2273
Canadian Mental Health Association
(Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Branch)
http://cmhahkpr.ca/
24/7 crisis support line: 1-866-995-9933
Peterborough Regional Health Centre – Mental Health Services
https://www.prhc.on.ca/cms/regional-mental-health
Peterborough Family Health Team – Mental Health Programs
https://www.peterboroughfht.com/i-am-a-patient/program-and-services/mental-health-programs
Therapists in the Peterborough area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/peterborough
Local anxiety therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/on/peterborough
Local depression therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/peterborough
Physical health
Find a local physiotherapist
https://opa.on.ca/physiotherapists/
Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes
https://alzheimer.ca/en/pklnh
Canadian Cancer Society – Peterborough & District
http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/contact-us/peterborough-on
Heart and Stroke Foundation – Peterborough office
824 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
(705) 749-1044
Hospice Peterborough
https://www.hospicepeterborough.org/
Seniors services
City of Peterborough
http://www.peterborough.ca/living/seniors.htm
Seniors Recreation Centres
http://www.peterborough.ca/Living/Seniors/Seniors_Recreation_Centres.htm
Community Care Peterborough
(programs and services for seniors and adults with physical challenges)
https://www.commcareptbo.org
FourCAST
(addiction treatment services)
http://www.fourcast.ca/
Families and individuals
Peterborough Family & Child Centres
http://ptbocfc.ca/
Kinark Children and Youth
(support for children and youth with complex needs)
https://www.kinark.on.ca/
Child and Family Services
(City of Peterborough)
http://www.peterborough.ca/Living/City_Services/Social_Services/Children_s_Services/Families/Child_and_Family_Services.htm
Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society
https://www.khcas.on.ca/
Peterborough Regional Health Centre – Family & Youth Clinic
https://www.prhc.on.ca/cms/family-youth-clinic
Kawartha Food Share – find a local food bank
http://www.kawarthafoodshare.com/food_banks.html
Food Calendar
(information on local food banks and free community meals)
http://www.peterborough.ca/Living/City_Services/Social_Services/Food_Calendar.htm
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
https://ywcapeterborough.org
Local divorce therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/peterborough
Local grief therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/on/peterborough
Crisis support and shelters
Yes Shelter For Youth & Families
http://yesshelter.ca/
Warming Room
(homeless shelter and services)
https://warmingroom.ca/
Brock Mission
(emergency crisis shelter, food, clothing and support)
http://www.brockmission.ca/brockHome.html
Crossroads Shelter
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
(24-hour emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing abuse)
https://ywcapeterborough.org/get-help/crossroads-shelter/
Financial and employment
Community Counselling Resource Centre
(credit counselling, housing resources, employee assistance)
http://www.ccrc-ptbo.com/
Employment Planning & Counselling Peterborough
https://www.epcjobs.ca/
Peterborough Employment Resource Centre
http://www.peterborough.ca/living/city_services/social_services/employment_resources/peterborough_employment_resource_centre.htm
Fleming CREW Employment Centre
http://flemingcrew.ca/
Local career guidance counsellors
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/career-guidance/on/peterborough
Newcomers
New Canadians Centre Peterborough
https://nccpeterborough.ca/
Welcome Peterborough
http://www.welcomepeterborough.ca/welcome.htm
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are some local opportunities to consider:
Local volunteer opportunities
http://www.ptbocanada.com/volunteer/
https://www.prhc.on.ca/cms/volunteers
Blood donor clinics
(search “Peterborough” for nearby clinics)
https://blood.ca
Habitat for Humanity – Peterborough & Kawartha Region
http://habitatpeterborough.ca/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough
https://peterborough.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/