Human & Financial Services
Social Services of City of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton County
The Human Services Department administers the Ontario Works (OW) program, which provides financial and employment assistance to people in need, Children's Services and Homelessness Prevention Programs in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Residents of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County can seek the assistance of our Human Services Department by visiting or contacting one of our offices located in Haliburton and Lindsay, open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
The Haliburton Office is located at 49 Maple Avenue, Unit 8 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0.
Phone: 705 457-4571 or 1-877-324-9870 for more information.
https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/social-services.aspx
Community Legal Clinic
For issues related to human rights, disability, housing, education, Workers' Compensation, etc.
Phone: 1-800-461-8953 for more information.
Credit Counselling Services
Free not-for-profit service offered in Peterborough or over the phone. Arrangements may be made to meet in person in Haliburton County by appointment.
Phone: 1-800-274-1611 to book an appointment.
The Community Counselling and Resource Centre is located at 540 George St. N. Peterborough Ont. K9H 3S2.
Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents
Provides a range of support for parents and children in Haliburton County. Assistance is available for children's mental health matters, recreation, respite relief and a variety of other services.
Phone: 705 457-5345 for more information.
John Howard Society - Literacy Outreach Haliburton Highlands
Outreach Literacy is a community-based program providing literacy essential skills training for adults 19 years old and over. Learners are supported to develop an individualized training plan. Training options include one-to-one tutoring or working in a small group for short-courses with an employment readiness focus. Participation is FREE.
Contact: Mark Scott at 1-888-665-6615 or 705 328-0472 ext. 926 or by email [email protected]
www.johnhoward.on.ca/kawartha/
The Human Services Department administers the Ontario Works (OW) program, which provides financial and employment assistance to people in need, Children's Services and Homelessness Prevention Programs in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Residents of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County can seek the assistance of our Human Services Department by visiting or contacting one of our offices located in Haliburton and Lindsay, open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
The Haliburton Office is located at 49 Maple Avenue, Unit 8 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0.
Phone: 705 457-4571 or 1-877-324-9870 for more information.
https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/social-services.aspx
Community Legal Clinic
For issues related to human rights, disability, housing, education, Workers' Compensation, etc.
Phone: 1-800-461-8953 for more information.
Credit Counselling Services
Free not-for-profit service offered in Peterborough or over the phone. Arrangements may be made to meet in person in Haliburton County by appointment.
Phone: 1-800-274-1611 to book an appointment.
The Community Counselling and Resource Centre is located at 540 George St. N. Peterborough Ont. K9H 3S2.
Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents
Provides a range of support for parents and children in Haliburton County. Assistance is available for children's mental health matters, recreation, respite relief and a variety of other services.
Phone: 705 457-5345 for more information.
John Howard Society - Literacy Outreach Haliburton Highlands
Outreach Literacy is a community-based program providing literacy essential skills training for adults 19 years old and over. Learners are supported to develop an individualized training plan. Training options include one-to-one tutoring or working in a small group for short-courses with an employment readiness focus. Participation is FREE.
Contact: Mark Scott at 1-888-665-6615 or 705 328-0472 ext. 926 or by email [email protected]
www.johnhoward.on.ca/kawartha/
