Table of Contents:
~Abuse Victim Resources~
~Addiction Services~
~Children’s Services~
~Day Care Services~
~Disability Supports & Services~
~Financial Supports~
~Food Programs/Food Banks~
~Senior Services~
~Single Parent Supports~
~Transportation Services~
~Youth/Teen Services~
~Miscellaneous~
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101 Beckwith
135 Bridge St
HWY-7 & McNeely Ave,
Carleton Place,
144 Franktown Rd, Carleton
Place.
Abuse Victim Resources:
-Distress Centre Lanark Leeds & Grenville –
Address: 61 King St., East Brockville
Office Phone number: 613-345-1290
Toll free number: 1-866-544-5614
Crisis Line: 1-800-465-4442
o Services: The Distress Centre provides a telephone crisis support for people of all ages
any day of the year. The office is open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and the crisis line
is open from 5 PM to 12AM 365 days a year.
-Lanark County Interval House –
Located in Carleton Place
24-Hour Crisis Line: 613-257-5960
Toll Free: 1-800-267-7946
TTY: 613-257-1952
o Services: The Interval House is a first stage 24 hour emergency shelter for women (and
children) fleeing abuse, violence and/or crisis. This is a safe haven. They offer a
residential program, a children’s program, a transition program, Family Court Support
Worker Program, as well as community supports and legal advocacy. Visit their webpage
for more information: http://lcih.org/
-Lanark County Mental Health –
Address: 88 Cornelia St. West Unit A2, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-2170
o Services: Counseling and other clinical services are made available through Lanark
County Mental Health to adult victims of sexual abuse or any sort of domestic violence.
They provide an individual assessment and treatment for the victim and make themselves
available for a professional consultation regarding trauma.
-Lanark County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program
o Services: This is a program run through the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital at
the Smiths Falls site. It provides emergency response to all individuals who fall victim of
sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence. Services include emergency medical and
nursing care (which is available at all hospital locations in Lanark County), crisis
intervention, forensic evidence collection, medical follow-up, and counseling.
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-Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital –
Address: 60 Cornelia St. West, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-2330
o Services: The hospital can provide assessments, consultations and treatments for abuse
victims. They can also be set up with referrals for counseling and legal aid if necessary.
-Victim Services of Lanark County –
Address: 91 Cornelia Court St. West Unit 109, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-284-8380
o Services: Victim Services is there to provide assistance to any individual who has fallen
victim to a crime, tragic circumstance, or natural disaster. They assist victims in finding
the right programs and services. Victim Services has two main programs; Victim Crisis
Assistance & Referral Services Program and Victim Quick Response Program. For
insight on these programs visit their website: http://www.vcarslanarkcounty.com/
-Victim/Witness Assistance Program –
Address: 43 Drummond St. East, Perth
Phone number: 613-264-8387
o Services: The purpose of Victim/Witness Assistance Program is to support victims (and
witnesses) of crime in order to ensure their understanding and assist with their
participation in the Criminal Justice Process. Referrals can be made to agencies in the
community for emotional support as well. If you wish to look further into this program
contact them by phone or go to their website: http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/
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Addiction Services:
Alcoholics AnonymousPhone number: 613-284-2696
o Services: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides a 12 step program to sobriety. It
encourages participants with personal stories as well as peer mentors. Meetings in Perth,
Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Almonte, Merrickville, Lanark, and Clyde
Forks. http://www.lanarkleedsaa.org/
Harm Reduction/Needle Syringe Program –
Phone number: 613-345-5685
Toll Free: 1-800-660-5853
o Services: The NSP is a service of the Health Unit and the community for local injection
drug users (IDUs). It provides sites where new supplies (needles, sharps containers, and
other safer injection equipment) can be obtained and used needles are
returned. http://www.healthunit.org/harmreduction/nep.html
Narcotics Anonymous –
Phone number: 613-236-4674
Toll Free: 1-888-811-3887
o Services: Narcotics Anonymous (NA) describes itself as a “nonprofit fellowship of men
and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.” NA uses a traditional 12-step
model that has been expanded and developed for people with varied substance abuse
issues. Meetings in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, and Perth. http://canaacna.org/
TriCounty Addiction Services –
Address: 88 Cornelia St. West, Unit A3, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-7723
o Services: TriCounty is an addictions treatment agency. Their services include providing
an assessment as well as counselling and many types of supports for people suffering
with several kinds of addictions: alcohol, drugs, gambling or even those who are facing
both mental health and addictions issues.
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Children’s services:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County –
Address: 18 William St East, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-0570
o Services: Helps children age 6-16 develop their potential through consistent and
dependable mentoring. They also run group mentoring programs such as Go Girls! And
Game On. http://www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca/en/Home/default.aspx
Family and Children Services –
2 locations:
Address: Carleton Place at 123 Patterson Crescent
Phone number: 613-253-211
Address: Perth at 8 Herriott St., suite 101
Phone number: 613-264-9991
o Services: Children and Family Services are mandated to protect children and strengthen
families by the Child and Family Services act. They investigate reports on children in the
county that are in potential danger in their home life and intervene how they see fit to the
particular case.
Kids Help Phone –
Call to speak to a counselor: 1-800-688-6868
o Services: Kids Help Phone provides a free service, you can call and speak to a counselor
about any issue you are facing that you are having difficulty with. You can speak openly
about bullying, your feelings and friends, being yourself, school or anything else that is
on your mind. The Kids Help Phone is anonymous which means you don’t give your
name. http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/Home.aspx
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Lanark Community Programs –
Address: 30 Bennett St., Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-257-7121 ext 244
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Services: Provides an early integration program. They support children with
physical/developmental disAbilities with intellectual, emotional and physical
development. They integrate children with disAbilities into pre-schools and other
community settings. By working with parents and teachers, Lanark Community Programs
individualizes the needs of each particular child: http://www.lcp-home.com/
Open Doors –
Address: 40 Bennett St., Unit A, Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-257-8260
o Services: Supports are for children and youth up to the age of 18 experiencing social,
emotional, or behavioral difficulties. They provide services like in-school counseling,
Early Years, family resource team and more. For more information visit their
website: http://opendoors.on.ca/
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Day Care Services :
Carleton Place Municipal Child Care Phone: 613-253-0597
o Municipal department that oversees 9 childcare sites.
o Eligibility: Ages vary by location.
o Fees: Varies. Fee assistance available for eligible applicants
Smiths Falls Child Development Centre –
Phone: 613-283-2981
o Municipal day care centre with 55 spaces, before and after school programs.
o Open to children aged 1.6-12 years
Almonte Day Care Centre –
Phone: 613-256-3833
o Open to children 4 months - 12 years of age. Transportation included to all local schools.
o Fee assistance available for eligible applicants
Perth Child Care –
Phone: 613-264-0953
o ‘Taycare’ Children’s centres offer programs in 4 locations. Before and after school care,
full day care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Fee subsidies are available.
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Disability Supports & Services:
Community Home Support –
Address: 50 Bennett St. Unit 11, Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-253-0733
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Services: Community Home Support serves seniors, adults living with disabilities, or
individuals who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. They provide their
clients with a variety of things – including friendly visits, hospice/palliative care, help
with home maintenance, transportation and Meals on Wheels. For more details on what
they can offer call or visit their website: www.chslc.ca
Community Living Association –
Address: 178 Town Line Rd. East, Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-257-8040
o Services: The Community Living Association provides educational opportunities and
accommodations for those with intellectual disabilities. They hold an adult day program
as well as have employment services for their clients. Participants must be 18 years or
older. Programs are not limited to Carlton Place, they can also be offered in Almonte,
Perth and Smiths Falls. Call their office for more details, or go online www.clalanark.ca
Financial supports:
Ontario Disability Support Program –
Address: 91 Cornelia St West, Suite A7, Smiths Falls
Phone Number: 613-283-1165
o (ODSP) Provides financial assistance, and other benefits, to eligible people with
disabilities and their families. http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca
Ontario Works –
-Main office Address: 99 Christie Lake Rd, Perth
Phone number: 613-267-4200 ext 2140
-Smiths Falls office: 52 Abbott St N
Phone number: 613-283-8714
-Carleton Place office: 33 Lansdowne Ave, Unit 43C
Phone number: 613-257-4330
o Services: Ontario Works (OW) that allots a monthly allowance based on family size,
housing costs and other incomes.
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Food Programs/Food Banks:
Community Hot Meals – Located at:
o Zion Memorial United Church: 37 Franklin St, Carleton Place. The Hungry Lunch Café is a hot
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lunch program, at no cost, offered by the church each Tuesday at noon throughout the year. Also,
ask about their Community Gardens Program.
The Table Community Food Centre: 190 Gore St. East, Perth. Monday 4:30-6pm,
Wednesday 4:30-6pm, Friday 4:30-6pm, FREE, Vegetarian option available. Ask about their
Community Garden.
Salvation Army: 251 Brockville St, Smiths Falls, 613-283-3563
Good Food Box – Order from:
Address: Smiths Falls Lions Club- 19 Abbott St, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-7996 / 613-283-1490
Pick-up locations also in Carleton Place and Perth*
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This service offers Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables, healthy food at an affordable price. Large
Good Food Box $20, Small Good Food Box $15, Small Fruit or Veggie box $6.
Lanark County Food Bank –
Address: 5 Allan St., Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-257-8546
o Services: Clients are eligible to access the food bank once a month; hampers usually
include 4 days worth of groceries for those in need. Deliveries to Almonte are available
to those who do not have transportation. You are required to fill out an application and
must provide photo ID. The food bank’s catchment area includes the communities of
Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills (Almonte, Clayton, Blakeney, Pakenham, Appleton),
Franktown, Innisville, Ashton and White Lake. For more information on the Lanark
County Food Bank you can visit their website: http://lanarkcountyfoodbank.ca/about/
Salvation Army –
Address: 95 Wilson St. West, Perth
Phone number: 613-267-6260
Address: 251 Brockville St, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-3563
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Services: Emergency Food Bank / Food Vouchers
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Smiths Falls Community Food Bank –
Address: 93 Russell St East, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-6695
o Services: The Smiths Falls Community Food Bank serves those in need who are located
in the town and the surrounding areas by providing 3-4 days worth of food. The
catchment area includes: Smiths Falls, Jasper, Montague Township,
Merrickville. http://www.smithsfallscommunityfoodbank.org/
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul –
Address: 134 Bridge St, Almonte
Phone number: 613-256-1034
o Services: Volunteers provide emergency services (mostly food) to people in need,
information and referral for other needs such as furniture, clothing, etc. Areas Served:
Almonte, Mississippi Mills https://ottawa.cioc.ca/record/OCR0873?Number=98
The Table Community Food Centre –
Address: 190 Gore St. East, Perth
Phone number: 613-267-6428
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Services: The Table provides emergency food supplies as well as daily top ups of other
items such as bread. They also provide community dinners on site. They have an
advocacy office that provides supports for individuals and many other programs
including an afterschool program for youth. Their main focus is to making sure everyone
has food that is available to them that is nutritious. For more information on programs
running and what The Table has to offer visit their website: http://www.thetablecfc.org/
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Senior Services:
Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County –
Address: 2 Gould St, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-1796
o Services: Seminars, workshops and training sessions * one-on-one care plan
consultations with health professionals * advanced care planning for future health care
need.
Canadian Hearing Society –
Address: 68 William St, Suite 205 in Brockville
Phone number: 613-498-3933
o Services: Brockville office offers a Hearing Care Counseling Program for individuals
55+ with hearing loss. Outreach support and counseling for individuals, family members
and service providers dealing with hearing loss. We also offer Hearing Help Classes for
adults 55 and over, with acquired hearing loss. The goal of the classes is to improve
communication within families and between friends, and to decrease the frustrations
associated with hearing loss.
Community Home Support –
-Address: 50 Bennett St Unit 11, Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-253-0733
-Address: 2 Gould St, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-6745
-Address: 40 Sunset Blvd Suite 100, Perth
Phone number: 613-267-6400
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Services: Community Home Support provides transportation, home maintenance and
meals on wheels for those who might need assistance with those things. As well as
providing visiting and respite/palliative care. For more information you may call their
office or visit the website: www.chslc.ca
The Mills Community Support –
Address: Almonte United Church , 106 Elgin St, in Almonte
Phone number: 613-256-4700
o Services: The Mills has a chair exercise program that is run weekly; they also provide
assisted living and home support. They do also have other programs and activities
scheduled that help older adults be part of their community. Visit their website for more
details: http://themills.on.ca/home-support/
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Single Parent Supports:
Children’s Resources on Wheels –
Address: 91 Cornelia St., West, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-0095 ext 300
o Services: This agency provides workshops for parents to help with their child’s
development. Including but not limited to positive parenting and behavior management
workshops. For more insight on these services visit their website: http://crowoeyc.com/
Connections –
Address: 30 Bennett St., Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-257-2279
Toll free: 1-888-284-2204
o Services: This agency provides prenatal education and programming, Good Food for
Healthy Baby supplies free nutritional supplements and other supports for pregnant
women. They also have a Birth Companion Program, this gives an individual one on one
support. Connections also does home visitations and playgroups. These programs are to
support families who might not have it otherwise and are free of cost. For more
information about Connections visit their website http://www.connectionsprogram.ca/
Lanark, Leeds & Grenville District Health Unit –
Address: 25 Johnston St., Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-2740
o Services: They provide assistance with prenatal care as well as they offer a dental clinic
for those who cannot afford dental care. http://www.healthunit.org/ you can visit the
Health Units website for more information on programs and lots of insightful information
regarding care for your children.
North Lanark Community Health Centre –
Address: 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark
Phone number: 613-259-2182
o Services: The health centre has a healthy young family program. It is a free service that
focuses on how to maintain healthy eating, keeping your baby healthy, stress reduction;
they also provide immunization clinics and a single parents support group. They have a
website that you can look at for more detail http://www.nlchc.on.ca/
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Transportation Services:
Community Home Support Lanark County –
Address:40 Sunset Blvd suite 100, Perth
Phone number: 613-267-6400
o Services: Community Home Support has a transportation program that is available to
seniors and physically disAbled adults whom are 18 or older. This services provides
transportation for those with out of town medical appointments and with individuals who
have higher needs there is escorted transportation as well.
Lanark Transportation Association –
Address:40 Sunset Blvd Suite 126 in Perth
Phone number: 613-264-8256
o Services: Lanark Transportation Association (LTA) provides a driver and vehicle for
clients who require a means of transportation to medical appointments or other services.
They also have wheelchair accessible vehicles available. This service depends on the
availability of drivers so it is recommended that you call well in advanced to book with
LTA. Fees are dependent on destination.
In Town Transportation for Seniors
o Friday Free Bus to Andress’ Your Independent Grocer, 25 Ferrara Dr., Smiths Falls
Pick Up starts at 11 a.m. and arrives at Andress’, at 11:30.
Departs Store at 12:30 p.m.,
Phone: 613-283-2999
Stops include: Smiths Falls and King Street, Parkland Court, Bourke Street Apt, South
Unit parking lot, McGill and Beckwith, MacDonald and Condie, Community Centre, Tim
Horton’s, Chambers Street Plaza, Carss Avenue Apts, Colonel By Apts, Sears Plaza,
Alfred Street Apts, Andress’
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Thursday Lions Club Bus Run
Phone: 613-283-5866
o Pick-ups at the following stops: Thomas Street, 12:55 p.m.; Bourke Street Apt., 1 p.m.;
Queen Street, 1:02 p.m.; McGill Apt., 1:03 p.m.; Russell to Thom, 1:05 p.m.;
Cornelia/Condie, 1:10 p.m.; Beckwith to Main, 1:15 p.m.; Main to Abbott, 1:17 p.m.;
Abbott to Alfred Apt., 1:20 p.m.; Carrs Avenue two apt. buildings, 1:25 p.m.;
Vincent Street (Bell Apt. Building), 1:27 p.m.; Pearl Street to Colonel By Drive Apt.,
1:30 p.m.; To County Fair Mall
If anyone left on bus, bus goes downtown.
o Return for pick up at
4:45 p.m. at Giant Tiger,
5 p.m. County Fair Mall
Stops going home depend on who is on bus
Youth/Teen Services:
Algonquin College Employment Services –
Address: Perth, 40 Sunset Blvd suite 102
Phone number: 613-267-1381
o Services: Employment and job search services. Provides assistance in assessing the
clients skills, interests and experiences. Learning opportunities regarding subjects
such as job search strategies and resume preparation. Algonquin College Employment
Services also provides insight on possible career and occupational interests.
http://www.algonquincollege.com/perth-employment/
Carleton Place and District Youth Centre –
Address: 360 Edmund St., Carleton Place
Phone number: 613-257-8901
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Services: A drop-in centre for youth that provides various activities, programs and
projects that range from homework help to sports activities. The youth centre also has
a homelessness support outreach program. For more information on the centre go to
their website: www.cpyouthcentre.org
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Cornerstone Landing –
Address: 80 Dufferin St., Perth
Phone number: 613-285-9292
o Services: Cornerstone Landing is an agency that provides assistance for homeless
youth ages 16-24. They support these individuals by providing assistance in finding a
safe place to stay and provide rent supplements and gift cards to help with the cost of
living if youth continue with their education. http://www.cornerstonelanding.com/
Ontrac Employment Services –
Address: 52 Abbott St., Unit A Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-283-6978
o Services: Ontrac will help clients with the job search. Employees at this agency help
hone in skills that are significant to the job you are seeking. They provide information
on careers and what prerequisites might be necessary to have for that specific path.
For more on what kind of help they can provide you in a job search visit their
website: http://getontrac.ca/
RNJ Youth Services –
Address: 39 Chambers St., suite 301b in Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-284-8304
o Services: They provide community-based programs that assist youth to become
productive members of the community. RNJ Youth Services is a rebound program for
youth that could have conflict with the law. They have a website that can outline their
specific programming in depth: http://www.rnjyouth.com/
Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth –
Address: 41 Main St. West, Smiths Falls
Phone number: 613-284-1784
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Services: This is a youth centre done on a drop in basis. They strive to enhance
learning and opportunities while improving physical and mental health and building
relationships within the community of Smiths Falls. For information on what kind of
programs and opportunities are available visit their website: www.sfdcy.ca
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Youth Action Kommittee –
Address: 1 Sherbrooke St. East, Perth
Phone number: 613-264-8381
o Services: YAK offers a variety of programs and supports for youth. They help
develop Life Skills and provide assistance with employment. They run a kitchen
program and do E-Waste collection. They provide counseling and supports for things
like sexual health and addictions. The Youth Action Kommittee does have a website
you can refer to for more information: http://yakyouth.ca/
Youth Space –Almonte
 Services: “Looking for something to do? Youth Space is a Drop in Program where you
can be yourself and enjoy some delicious food. Activities based on things that you want
to do! Safe Place, Good Food, No Religious Agenda”
Monday 3 to 6 PM - St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 70 Clyde St.
Wednesday 3 to 6 PM - 271 Almonte St, Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Reuse Centre:
Address: 217 Harper Road, Perth, Located at the Glen Tay Waste Facility (The Dump)
Hours of Operation: Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8:00-4:00
Address: 800 Con.10, Dalhousie at County Road 12, Mcdonalds Corners, located at the Waste facility
(Dump)
Hours of Operation: Open Sunday 12:00-5:00, Saturday 9:00-1:00, and Thursdays 2:00-5:00
o Reuse Centre’s are volunteer run and operate as a Free Thrift Store. It features: Books,
Building Materials, Clothing, Home Furnishings, Housewares, Tools and Shop
Equipment, Toys, Working Small Appliances, Sports and Garden Equipment, and
Electronics.
Public Libraries:
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Almonte, 155 High Street, 613-256-1037
Smiths Falls, 81 Beckwith Street N, 613-283-2911
Perth, 30 Herriot Street, 613-267-1244
Carleton Place, 101 Beckwith Street, 613-257-2702
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Lanark Animal Welfare Society (L.A.W.S.)
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“The ‘Trouble Fund’ has been established for the purpose of raising money that will be used
for the sole purpose of distributing spay/neuter vouchers to families in need of financial
assistance. LAWS want to ensure that we promote responsible pet ownership and provide
owners with the support they require.
For families who are interested in receiving a voucher, please email us at: [email protected],
more information will be provided – please be advised that vouchers will be distributed based on the
availability of funds. A wait list will be created and vouchers, as they become available, will be
distributed on a priority basis.”
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