Our Member Agency

Member Since: 1955

2009-2010 United Way Funding: $76,600

Agency Description: Offers Peterborough and area a broad range of mental health services and programs for those living with serious mental illness. Also a operates a Crisis Line and additional programs which serve a larger geographic area.

United Way Funded Programs: Health Promotion & Education offers workshops and presentations on topics related to mental health and mental wellness; an on-site library and resource centre; support groups – mood disorder and Survivors of Suicide; volunteer development and training; speaker’s bureau; interlink choir; information/referral; community development and networking; mental health week activities; and educational events.

Number Who Benefit Annually: All residents of Peterborough City and County.

Number of Volunteers Annually: 150

Number of Staff: 130