City and County Launch Two New Online Service Directories To Connect With Health and Community Services
/Peterborough Ontario Health Team, Peterborough County and the City of Peterborough have launched two new online directories to help residents find and connect with health and community services through Ontario 2-1-1, announced on Wednesday.
pHOTO BY Samantha Bianco.
Ontario 2-1-1 is a confidential service that helps people find support in their community by searching through the directories on the website, using online chat, texting, emailing or calling. The two new directories provide simple, quick ways to find services based on topic, location and keyword. They can be found at:
poht.search211.ca for health services
peterborough.search211.ca for community services
Ontario 2-1-1 operates the directories and is available 24/7 phone or text at 2-1-1.
Through the Online Directory of Health Services, residents can find services for matters such as:
Non-urgent medical care
Chronic illness
Mental health and addictions
End of life care
Memory loss and dementia
Under Community Services, residents can find and connect with services related to areas such as:
Government
Employment
Older adults
Housing
Community programs and groups
