Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Needs volunteers to help with children who need
a mentor. Potential volunteers are thoroughly
screened and matches are made based on shared interests.

For more information about Big Brothers
in Trenton and Brighton, or Big Sisters in Trenton,
Tel: 1-613-394-3472
Fax: 1-613-394-6870
E-mail: trentbbbs@aol.com

Northumberland Big Sisters can be reached at
1-905-885-6422.

Block Parents of Brighton are an organized group
of community neighbours who share a concern for the
safety of children and people who need help.
if you would like to become a Block Parent, contact
Pat Gibbons.
Tel: 1-613-475-0413

Brighton District Family Resource Centre
The BDFRC is dedicated to the development of the
child, to help every child reach his/her maximum potential, and to create the most favourable
environment in which a child can grow.

Our enriching programs are designed to meet the individual needs of the children by encouraging growth through the exploration and understanding of their surroundings and the world around them. Our aim is to work with families in a caring way to encourage the children in developing talents, self-esteem, respect for others, independence, and language and communication skills through play and association with other children.

Web site: www.brightonkids.ca

Families with Twins and Multiples (FTM)
Provides information and support regarding multiple births
and the siblings' subsequent development. FTM families
congregate quarterly at weekend gatherings so all family
members can attend. These meetings often function as a
clothing and/or furniture exchange.
Contact, Mary Ann Dempsey
Tel: 1-613-355-1862.

Quinte Down Syndrome Support Network (QDSSN) Promotes the knowledge that children with this disability
have an independent future ahead of them.
Down Syndrome is a disorder of the chromosomes that
causes a delay in physical and mental developmental
levels. The Group consists of concerned parents and
other community members who provide peer support.

Meets the third Wednesday of every month from
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Family Space in Belleville.

For more information contact:
Wendy Wild
Tel: 1-613-962-6876
E-mail: wwild@reach.net
Janice Quade
Tel: 1-613-962-9332
E-mail: rjquade@reach.net

Trenton Counseling Centre,
(Quinte Health Care)
Trenton Memorial site, is an outpatient children's
mental health centre offering free counseling for
children and their families.
Tel: 1-613-392-2540 ext. 5701

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Brighton Area Community Care
A volunteer organization providing information to
seniors and the disabled, as well as transportation,
home help, caregiver relief, telephone security
checks, social visits, errands, Meals on Wheels,
a Frozen Meal program, Fun and Fitness, Diners'
Club and Senior Activity Centre in Brighton.
Tel: 1-613-475-4190.

Brighton Focus Group
Supports and encourage the development of more
and better services for children and adults with
special needs within the Brighton and surrounding
area.
Contact, Leslie Stevens at the Brighton office,
Tel: 1-613-475-5557

Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Works to educate people about blindness and its
prevention as well as working to meet the needs
of registered blind, seriously visual-handicapped
or deaf-blind people all over the world. Crocuses
are sold in February, and a fall campaign is held
to raise funds for their ongoing work.
Contact, Carla Pound
Tel: 1-613-475-0203.

Campbellford & District Association for
Community Living
Tel: 1-705-653-1821
E-mail: CDACL@accel.net

Haliburton, Northumberland & Victoria
Long-Term Care Access Centre
Provides access to health and support services
and can arrange placement in Long-Term Care
facilities.
New referrals can be made through
Central Intake at 1-877-468-5544.

The Brighton Access Centre is located at 35 Alice Street
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Trenton and District Association for Community Living (TDACL)
11 Canal Street in Trenton.
The TDACL is a non-profit registered charity that provides services for handicapped individuals and their families.
Tel: 1-613-394-2222

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Al-Anon
Does someone else's drinking bother you?
Come find help and understanding at a Trenton
Al-Anon meeting, Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. at the
Dufferin Centre, in Trenton.
Tel: 1-613-967-8677.

Alzheimer Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte
Chapter Office: 470 Dundas Street East, Bay View Mall, Belleville, K8N 1G1
Phone: (613) 962-0892
Fax: (613) 962-1225
email: infobhq@bellnet.ca
website: www.alzheimersocietyofbhq.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brighton Support Group meets at Brighton Area Community Care Office, 36 Main
Street, Brighton
2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Brighton Health Services Centre
Encompasses core family health providers in one location. The facility provides access to primary and specialist health services, health promotion and disease prevention organizations. The continuum of services extends from pre-natal to geriatric care, excluding
long-term nursing home situations.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3106, Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0
Web site: www.brightonhealth.ca

Cancer Society Brighton Branch
Service to educate patients and their families and
friends of medical technologies and care for cancer
The Society also strives to service patients and
help patients by providing transportation to
cancer units located in Kingston and Toronto.
President: Carolynn Simpson, 1-613-475-3380

Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge
District Health Unit
Reproductive and sexual health information,
community health nursing, public health
inspection services, diet and nutrition
counseling, health education programs,
family planning information, communicable
disease investigation, speech therapy service,
and a community dental service program.

Professional care is provided for eligible patients
referred by physicians.
Brighton branch office: 35 Alice Street,
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tel: 1-613-475-0933.

La Leche League
Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at St.
Paul's Anglican Church, at 7:30 p.m. for women who are
interested in learning about breastfeeding.
Attendance during and post pregnancy is recommended.
Babies are welcome.
Contact:
Gwen Phelan
Tel: 1-613-475-2140
Joanne Wilkinson
Tel: 1-613-969-6283.

Trenton Memorial Hospital,
(Quinte Health Care)
242 King Street in Trenton.
Tel: 1-613-392-2541 for general information or
emergencies.

Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Meets in the Quinte Health Care Trenton site Board
Room on the second Monday of every month at 1:30 pm
September through June.
The Auxiliary actively supports in-hospital services and
welcomes new membership.
Contact, Carol Brooks, President
668 Trenton Frankford Rd,
RR # 3, Trenton, ON, K0K 1H0
Tel: 1-613-392-3208

Trenton Counseling Centre, part of Quinte Health Care, Trenton Memorial site, is an outpatient children's mental health centre offering free counseling for children and their families. Call 1-613-392-2540 for more information.

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Northumberland Community Legal Centre,
Trinity St Andrews Church Office, Prince Edward
and Chapel Streets, Brighton.
Every second Friday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tel: 1-613-475-1311
Toll free: 1-800-850-7882
No appointment necessary

Help with:
Landlord and Tenant (tenants only)
Ontario Works (formerly Welfare)
Ontario Disability Support program
(formally Family Benefits)

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
(formally Workers Compensation
Board) Canada Pension Plan Employment
Insurance Employment Standards
Ontario Human Rights Code Criminal Injuries
and Compensation

Northumberland Community Legal Centre provides
advice and help to the residents of Northumberland
County in dealing with poverty law.

All services are free and confidential.

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Brighton Community Access Program
74 Main Street, Brighton
Brighton CAP in cooperation with the Brighton & District Chamber of Commerce provides free public internet access for email and web searches. The computers can also be used for the preparation of word documents such as resume's.
Two computers and a B/W laser printer are located in the lobby of the Chamber Offices.

Brighton Fair Share Food Bank
Open the last two Wednesdays of each month from
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
23A Prince Edward Street.
Donations are accepted every Monday from 10:00 am.
to noon.
Emergency calls are taken at the Brighton Area
Community Care
Tel: 1-613-475-4190

Campbellford and District Association for
Community Living (CDACL)
Head office is located at 99 Centre Street in
Campbellford.
Tel: Cindy Miller at 1-705-653-1821, ext. 28

Humanitarian Services Committee
Organized by the Oddfellows and Rebekahs to
supply crutches, walkers, wheelchairs and
commode chairs.
Contact:
Linda Loveless
Tel: 1-613-475-2844
Gord Slack
Tel: 1-613-475-2367

Info Northumberland
A community information centre located in the Northumberland Mall in Cobourg.
Tel: 1-800-396-6626 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday for more information.
Closed Noon to 1:00 p.m. daily.
An On-line database of community volunteer information
is also available at www.fourinfo.com

Northumberland County Housing
Corporation
Box 969,
200 Division St.
Cobourg, ON
K9A 4W4
Provides information, referrals and registry for
landlords and tenants at no charge.
Open rom 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Tel: 1-905-372-0151
Toll free: 1-800-434-2931

READ Centre (Reach, Educate and Develop)
Provides free adult literacy services.
Tel: 1-905-373-7033

Northumberland Humane Society
Operates the 371 Ward Street shelter in Port Hope and is an affiliate of the Ontario Society for the Protection of Animals.
For more information,
Tel: 1-905-885-4131
Toll free: 1-877-885-4131

Welcome Wagon
brings friendly greetings and community information to new families.
The Welcome Wagon basket has a civic envelope and gifts from each business it represents.
Brides-to-Be and Mothers with New Babies under three months of age are eligible for information and gifts from national and local sponsors.
Contact Gloria York
1-866-873-9945

Hospice Northumberland
Provides trained volunteers to help people facing a life-threatening illness maintain their dignity, choice and quality of life, while giving respite to their family and caregivers before and after the death of their loved ones.
Hospice Northumberland is partially funded by the Ministry of Health and by Northumberland United Way. Additional support comes from the local community through donations and special events.
Contact the Brighton office at 613-475-2821 or 1-866-323-9010
170 Main Street, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

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