Program: Family and Community Health
Organization: Peterborough Public Health
Phone Numbers: 705-743-1000
Toll-Free: 1-877-743-0101
Fax: 705-743-2897
Email: info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Website: www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Address:
185 King St
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
Intersection: King St and Aylmer St
Location: Peterborough
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Emergency Call Hours: Daily 24 hours
Public 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
Service Description: 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. 



Fees: Varies by program
Application: Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
Eligibility / Target Population: Varies depending on service
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French reception, programs, publications, and website
Area Served: Peterborough (City of) and area
See Also: Dietitian Services
Fitness Centres and Programs
Public Health Promotion
Safety and Injury Prevention
Screening Programs
Last Updated: 3/5/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=51161

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