Program: Community Health
Organization: Lakelands Public Health
Toll-Free: 1-844-575-4567
After Hours: 705-760-8127 or 1 888-255-7839
Email: info@lakelandsph.ca
Website: www.lakelandsph.ca/
Address:
185 King St, Box 301
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
Intersection: King St and Aylmer St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Other office locations located in Port Hope, Lindsay, and Haliburton
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Emergency Call Hours: Daily 24 hours
Public Contacts: Claire Townshend - Manager, Community Health
ctownshend@lakelandsph.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: Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland and Peterborough
See Also: Dietitian Services
Fitness Centres and Programs
Public Health Promotion
Safety and Injury Prevention
Screening Programs
Last Updated: 4/15/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=51161

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