Social and Health Services

Our communities are aging. In Peterborough, individuals over the age of 65 account for over 20% of our regional population. The shift towards an older population will have profound implications for individuals, families, and communities. With this shift also comes opportunity for community building and social development.

The Age-Friendly Peterborough Community Action Plan identifies a clear path forward to enhance programs, services, and infrastructure for older adults in the Peterborough region; including the City and County of Peterborough, and the Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations.

The Plan identifies four goals:

• Older adults' basic needs are met
• Older adults are able to get around the community
• Older adults are supported to build and maintain relationships
• Older adults have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute

For more information check out the City of Peterborough's Age-Friendly Peterborough webpage here:

Age-friendly Peterborough Plan - City of Peterborough

 For any health emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Housing is a basic need for everyone and a key requirement for the wealth and health of the overall economy. The current supply of housing options across Peterborough County does not fully respond to the range of needs in the housing market, particularly for low and moderate income households living or working in the area.

To meet the needs of a household, housing must not only be affordable, it must be attainable. Attainable housing is adequate in condition, appropriate in size, affordable, accessible to services, and available.

Learn more about Housing Programs.

Children's Services

Employment Services

Homelessness Services

Community Outreach Services

All Social Services in Peterborough County are provided by the City of Peterborough. Find services and resources in your community.