The numbers listed below area available 24 hours a day:
Children's Aid Society - 905 372-1821
Family Violence Treatment Coalition - 905 372-6318
Kid Help Line - 1 800 668-6868
Kinark Family Services - 905 372-4361
Northumberland Distress Centre - 905 372-5919
Northumberland Emergency Response Program for Youth - 905 372-2070
O.P.P. Cobourg - 905 372-5421
O.P.P. Toll Free - 1 888 310-1122
Sexual Assault - 905 372-1515
Youth Phone Line - 905 372-7738
Monday, 1 December 2008
Hospice
Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore offers rest and comfort for families dealing with life-threatening illness.
Hospice volunteers provide practical services and companionship at home, in the hospital or other residence.
Hospice volunteers provide practical services and companionship at home, in the hospital or other residence.
Sexual Assault
Northumberland Services for Women provides emergency assistance, housing and counselling services for women and children.
Phone 24 hours a day - 905-372-1515
Phone 24 hours a day - 905-372-1515
Housing
Transition House Coalition offers housing for up to three months. Residents take programs to develop action plans and help with money management and other goals. Housing is available for singles and family groups.
Phone 905-377-0378
Northumberland Services for Women provides shelter for women and children who are victims of emotional, physical or sexual violence. Calls are taken 24 hours a day.
Legal, parenting, empowerpment, housing and medical counselling are available.
Maximum stay 6 weeks.
Phone - 24 hour crisis line 905-372-1515
Office phone - 905 372-7056
Email - nsw@eagle.ca
ROOF provides financial assistance ($100 per month) to tenants to help pay the rent. Applicants must be employed and making more than $5,000 a year. Other conditions apply.
Phone -1-888-544-5101
Phone 905-377-0378
Northumberland Services for Women provides shelter for women and children who are victims of emotional, physical or sexual violence. Calls are taken 24 hours a day.
Legal, parenting, empowerpment, housing and medical counselling are available.
Maximum stay 6 weeks.
Phone - 24 hour crisis line 905-372-1515
Office phone - 905 372-7056
Email - nsw@eagle.ca
ROOF provides financial assistance ($100 per month) to tenants to help pay the rent. Applicants must be employed and making more than $5,000 a year. Other conditions apply.
Phone -1-888-544-5101
Transportation
Community Care Northumberland offers a van service from Cramahe Township to Cobourg on Mondays and Thursdays. One-way rides cost no more than $5.
Riders must pre-register for the program and book their rides at least 24 hours in advance. Van starts in the Castleton Morganston area and travels through Dundonald, Salem and Colborne. There is some flexibility in the pickc up locations
Not wheelchair accessible.
Call 1-866-768-7778
Riders must pre-register for the program and book their rides at least 24 hours in advance. Van starts in the Castleton Morganston area and travels through Dundonald, Salem and Colborne. There is some flexibility in the pickc up locations
Not wheelchair accessible.
Call 1-866-768-7778
Seniors and Disabled
Colborne Community Care provides support services to seniors and adults with disabilities,allowing them to remain in their homes.
Some programs have fees to cover expenses.
Transportation - local or long distance for medical, social or shopping.
Meals on Wheels - Nutritious ready-to-eat full course meals delivered to your home.
Diners' Club - Get together with others for a meal and some entertainment - often theme based. Transportation can be arranged.
Caregiver support and respite
Friendly visiting for companionship
Home help and maintenance for routine household tasks, indoor and outdoor maintenance, repair work and meal preparation.
Telephone securuty checks to ensure you are all right or send assistance.
Wellness programs and equipment loans
Phone 905- 355-2989
Some programs have fees to cover expenses.
Transportation - local or long distance for medical, social or shopping.
Meals on Wheels - Nutritious ready-to-eat full course meals delivered to your home.
Diners' Club - Get together with others for a meal and some entertainment - often theme based. Transportation can be arranged.
Caregiver support and respite
Friendly visiting for companionship
Home help and maintenance for routine household tasks, indoor and outdoor maintenance, repair work and meal preparation.
Telephone securuty checks to ensure you are all right or send assistance.
Wellness programs and equipment loans
Phone 905- 355-2989
Legal Help
The Northumberland Community Legal Centre can give free and confidential help tenants with Landlord and Tenant law.
It can help with the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Employment Standards, the Ontario Human Rights Code and Criminal Injuries Compensation.
The Legal Centre offers leagl representation for financially eligible residents of Northumberland County, public education, assistance forming community groups, law reform and referrals to community agencies or lnks to other legal clinics.
Phone - 905-373-4464.
It can help with the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Employment Standards, the Ontario Human Rights Code and Criminal Injuries Compensation.
The Legal Centre offers leagl representation for financially eligible residents of Northumberland County, public education, assistance forming community groups, law reform and referrals to community agencies or lnks to other legal clinics.
Phone - 905-373-4464.
Parenting and Pregnancy
The Northumberland Child Development Centre offers three programs:
Bright Starts offers help parenting children 0-6.
Bright Starts for Babies offers help with prgnancy or breast feeding.
Going Places (LEAP) allows parents 16-21 to continue their high school education and Ontario Works program.
Phone - 1-905-885-8137 (call collect)
Bright Starts offers help parenting children 0-6.
Bright Starts for Babies offers help with prgnancy or breast feeding.
Going Places (LEAP) allows parents 16-21 to continue their high school education and Ontario Works program.
Phone - 1-905-885-8137 (call collect)
Medical care in the home
Central East Community Care Access Centre offers in-home long-term care and school support services.
Phone 1-800-368-8053
Phone 1-800-368-8053
Bereavement Support
Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore supports families and friends, including children and young people following the death of a loved one.
Trained volunteers will meet with you at the location of your choice.
Programs include one-on-one support, support groups, community sessions, memory boxes, and workshops to help during difficult times.
Telephone 905-373-8875 or 1-888-236-9869
email - info@hospicenorthumberland.ca
www.hospicenorthumberland.ca
Trained volunteers will meet with you at the location of your choice.
Programs include one-on-one support, support groups, community sessions, memory boxes, and workshops to help during difficult times.
Telephone 905-373-8875 or 1-888-236-9869
email - info@hospicenorthumberland.ca
www.hospicenorthumberland.ca
Non Medical Crisis
The 4 County Crisis Intervention Service is a free service which assists individuals and families with non medical crisis support 24 hours a day.
It can link people with the services they need.
Phone 1-866-995-9933
It can link people with the services they need.
Phone 1-866-995-9933
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Cramahe Township Progress Report 2009
Detailed Summary
Sewage Expansion -
2009 - obtained $4.2 in funding
- obtained approval for $1.3 million low interest loan
2011 - waste water plant completion
Enhance Road Network
2009 - increased ditching budget to $51,000
- inspected all bridges
- Victoria Street bridge rehab
- road treatments on Walker, Old Percy, Mutton Bridge approach, Tobacco, Morganston, Dingman, Telephone
- road surfacing on Pinegrove
- reconstruction of Purdy Rd.
- purchase new grader, 1/2 ton and 1 ton trucks
- begin rehab of Elgin
- Durham, Parliament street design
Enhance recreation/tourism opportunities
- fence work on diamonds
- Little Lake improvements
- red clay on Memorial Park diamond
- summer camp program fully subsidized
- reduced time for ice installation and removal
- new marque sign
- increase ad revenue
- new contracts
- renovation of Castleton Library
- supported programming
Asset Management
- completed PSAB inventory
- replaced front steps on municipal building
Strong Identity
- 6 gateway signs and 2 community signs
- gazebo and bell installed
- fountain repaired
- farmers' market
- participate in Olympic Torch Run
Industrial/Commercial Growth
- liaise with downtown merchants
- new Tim Horton's
- industry visits
- completed land inventory
- beautified industrial park
- additional streetlights in industrial park
Public Safety
- accessible counter at municipal office
- tested Cramahe Calling
- emergency management program reviewed
- new community policing room
- bylaw to authorize OPP to enforce trespassing
Support and Expand Volunteerism
- supported Trash 'n' Treasures, Apple Blossom Festival, Auction Barn Jamboree, Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, Colborne 150th
- volunteer/staff Christmas party
Encourage Public Participation and Communication
- issue press releases, host open houses
Greener Community
- new showerheads at Keeler Centre
- repair Ice Kube system
- new recycling bins
- high efficiency street lights in industrial park
Efficiencies and Effectiveness
- Community Services responsible for booking and cleaning all buildings except Municipal Office
- all full-time staff completed customer service training
- new customer service desk
- staff team-building exercise
- 1/2 page ad in Northumberlandtoday twice a month
Detailed Summary
Sewage Expansion -
2009 - obtained $4.2 in funding
- obtained approval for $1.3 million low interest loan
2011 - waste water plant completion
Enhance Road Network
2009 - increased ditching budget to $51,000
- inspected all bridges
- Victoria Street bridge rehab
- road treatments on Walker, Old Percy, Mutton Bridge approach, Tobacco, Morganston, Dingman, Telephone
- road surfacing on Pinegrove
- reconstruction of Purdy Rd.
- purchase new grader, 1/2 ton and 1 ton trucks
- begin rehab of Elgin
- Durham, Parliament street design
Enhance recreation/tourism opportunities
- fence work on diamonds
- Little Lake improvements
- red clay on Memorial Park diamond
- summer camp program fully subsidized
- reduced time for ice installation and removal
- new marque sign
- increase ad revenue
- new contracts
- renovation of Castleton Library
- supported programming
Asset Management
- completed PSAB inventory
- replaced front steps on municipal building
Strong Identity
- 6 gateway signs and 2 community signs
- gazebo and bell installed
- fountain repaired
- farmers' market
- participate in Olympic Torch Run
Industrial/Commercial Growth
- liaise with downtown merchants
- new Tim Horton's
- industry visits
- completed land inventory
- beautified industrial park
- additional streetlights in industrial park
Public Safety
- accessible counter at municipal office
- tested Cramahe Calling
- emergency management program reviewed
- new community policing room
- bylaw to authorize OPP to enforce trespassing
Support and Expand Volunteerism
- supported Trash 'n' Treasures, Apple Blossom Festival, Auction Barn Jamboree, Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, Colborne 150th
- volunteer/staff Christmas party
Encourage Public Participation and Communication
- issue press releases, host open houses
Greener Community
- new showerheads at Keeler Centre
- repair Ice Kube system
- new recycling bins
- high efficiency street lights in industrial park
Efficiencies and Effectiveness
- Community Services responsible for booking and cleaning all buildings except Municipal Office
- all full-time staff completed customer service training
- new customer service desk
- staff team-building exercise
- 1/2 page ad in Northumberlandtoday twice a month
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