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Ontario 211
211 is a free, confidential telephone help line and website that connects people to social, health-related, community-based and government services in the Peterborough region and across the province.
211 helps people find services quickly and easily, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 150 languages.
What happens when you call 211?
When a person dials 2-1-1, they are connected with a 211 Navigator who is trained to listen and understand the full picture of the caller's unique situation and find supports and programs available to help. The 211 service website features a live chat or residents can email 211info@communityconnection.ca.
211 Ontario is supported by the City of Peterborough, the County of Peterborough and the United Way of Peterborough and District.
When you don’t know where to turn, turn to 211.
Annual update
Needs Identified in 2023
Peterborough City and County residents called 211 for the following reasons:
- 28% for Basic Needs
- 18% for Community Services
- 12% for Health Care
- 11% for Mental Health and Substance Use
- 11% for Individual and Family Life
- 8% for Employment
- 7.5% for Criminal Justice and Legal Services
- 3% for Consumer Services
- 1% for Environment and Public Health
- 0.5% for Education
211 Call Data
Total calls by year, Peterborough City and County
- 2015: 888
- 2016: 1,277
- 2017: 1,119
- 2018: 1,109
- 2019: 1,320
- 2020: 2,034
- 2021: 1,835
- 2022: 1,672
- 2023: 1,520
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