Patient Care Resources

Blood Sugar Basics - This 2 hour workshop teaches you about lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk of developing diabetes. 

Chronic Pain Program - This 10 week program meets weekly for 2 hours. Participants will learn about the mechanisms underlying chronic pain conditions. 

Heart Health - This 2 hour workshop teaches you about lifestyle choices that can help you manage your cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. 

Mindful Eating Program - This six (6) week program uses a skills-based approach that can help you learn why you eat the way you do and what to do about it. 

Insomnia Program - This workshop introduces strategies and explores how thoughts and behaviours interact to interrupt sleep. 

Quit Smoking Program - Team of trained professionals works with you to develop an individualized and safe plan to quit smoking. 

Medical Library - Look up common conditions, symptoms, prevention and treatments, including what to do and when to get help. 

Check your Symptoms - Assessment tool to learn more about your symptoms and get advice on next steps. 

211 - Helpline that easily connects people to local social services, programs and community supports.

Health 811 - Connect with a registered nurse, day or night, for free, confidential and secure health advice. 

Directory of Services - Finds and connects people to local health care services. 

Patient Resources - Trusted links to information about your health.

Community Care - Programs and services that support residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough. No referral needed. 

Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) - This program supports adults (18+) who have depression, anxiety, and other anxiety-related conditions access publicly funded, short -term, evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy. 

Depression and Anxiety Workshop - This program is designed for those who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing a relapse of depression symptoms and/or those who have struggled with long-term anxiety. 

Post-Partum Depression Workshop - This program is offered to moms with a baby one-year or younger who are experiencing post-partum anxiety and depression. 

Mental Health - On Togetherall there are people who understand. If you're lonely, stressed, or worried, you can get support and start to feel better. 

CMHA Mobile Wellness Clinic - The Road Ahead is CMHA HKPR's Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic. This clinic has a full range of services for individuals living in rural and remote areas who face barriers to accessing existing supports. 

ConnexOntario - Service for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Available 24/7.

BounceBack® - Free skill-building program managed by CAMH. Designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low-mood, depression, anxiety, stress and worry. Delivered online or over the phone.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Line - Safe space to talk, 24 hours a day every day of the year - simply call or text 9-8-8. 

Mental Health 101 - Series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health. 

Talk Now - Provides timely access to mental health services. For people of all ages who may be on a waiting list for care. 

PFHT Health Clinic - The PFHT Health Clinic is for Peterborough residents who do not have access to a family doctor. This is NOT A WALK-IN CLINIC. All patients are required to make an appointment - appointments are available same-day or next-day. 

Primary Care - Youth and Children - Providing in person care to youth and children who do not have access to a family doctor. 

Pediatric Out Patient (POP) Clinic - For youth and children under the age of 18. The POP clinic is a nurse practitioner led clinic with pediatrician support. Same day appointments are booked Monday - Friday. 

Primary Care Well Baby Clinic - This is a pilot clinic through the PFHT. It provides routine check-up care to babies who do not have a primary care provider. 

Extended Hours Clinic - Patients who do not have a primary care provider and who cannot get a same day appointment at the PFHT can try for an extended hours appointment. 

Maternity Care - Family physicians providing comprehensive newborn care. 

Virtual Care Clinic - The East Region Virtual Care Clinic is a nurse practitioner led virtual care clinic that works with local health care providers to ensure patients can access timely care. 

Community Paramedicine - This program helps those experiencing health issues stay healthy at home and avoid trips to the emergency department or a move into a long-term care facility. 

Pharmacists - Your local pharmacist is now able to prescribe for minor ailments including:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Oral thrush
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye) bacterial, allergic and viral
• Dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
• Hemorrhoids
• Herpes  labialis (cold sores) 
• Impetigo
• Insect bites and urticaria (hives)
• Tick bites, post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme Disease
• Musculoskeletal sprains and strains
• Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated) 

Contact your local pharmacy for an appointment. 

From Here to There Medical Concierge - This service helps you navigate the healthcare system. Fee is $15 for a 15 minute appointment.