Northumberland County Community & Social Services
555 Courthouse Road K9A5J6 Cobourg, ON, Canada

Putting up Christmas lights? Be mindful of overhead powerlines and keep a distance of 3-6 metres away! #PowerLineSafety

Today is Human Rights Day. #DYK the Ontario Human Rights Code protects people from discrimination and harassment because of past, present and perceived disabil...ities? Know your rights in Ontario: http://ohrc.on.ca/en #StandUp4HumanRights #HumanRightsDay

Ways to save energy at home during the holidays. The holidays can drain your energy. Luckily, you can save some at home during the holiday season. https://saveonenergy.ca//Save-energy-at-home-during-the-ho

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Now that we’ve entered into the Fall cooler weather, it’s more important than ever to continue to follow public health measures to limit the spread of #COVID19.... We all need to keep up with our habits of physical distancing especially indoors as well as washing our hands often, staying home when ill, cleaning and disinfecting and wearing a non-medical mask, as appropriate. Learn more: http://ow.ly/y4pK50BStLf We know that these new habits and ways of staying in touch with our loved ones can impact our mental health. We also know that as challenging as they are for all of us, they are effective at protecting ourselves and our communities. Find tips on staying well, and get access to support if you or a loved one needs it, here: http://ow.ly/Jj3V50BStLg

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Next Tuesday, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre is bringing a special guest to the EarlyON Cobourg YMCA Location. Join us from 1:00pm - 2:30pm as Caleb Musgrave of... Hiawatha First Nation shares his knowledge and experience about the trapline from an Anishinaabeg perspective. This will be a wonderful opportunity for children and families to learn about the tools of the trade and techniques used by trappers. Also Caleb will share information about the sustainability of flora and fauna through trapping, and the relationship with Aki (the earth) a trapper needs to be successful and sustainable. Hope you can join us for this fun filled outdoor event on December 15th. See more

About 26% of all car crashes involve phone use, including hands-free phone use (National Safety Council) Driving requires your full attention. Here are some tip...s to help avoid distracted driving: Plan your route and departure ahead of time, Put your cellphone away and out of your reach. Reduce the temptation to use it by keeping it out of sight, like in a bag, and turn the ringer off. Don't reach for items while driving. If you need to answer or send a text, pull over to a safe location Safety Doesn't Happen By Accident. #OperationImpact2020

Hello EarlyON families! Spaces are still available for our outdoor programs this week at the following locations; Port Hope, Cobourg, Campbellford, Grafton, and... the Northumberland County Forest. **Please note when registering in KEyON for the Northumberland County Forest program you will need to select the "Brighton" drop down in order to register for the program** Registration and COVID-19 screening is required to participate. For more information, please visit Northumberland.ca/EarlyON.

Halloween can still be ‘spooktacular,’ even during COVID-19. @HKPRDHU offers tips on having a safe and enjoyable time with your family: https://bit.ly/3iTzyVa

Northumberland County is enhancing its asset management plan to prioritize investments in core assets in order to ensure sustainable service delivery over the l...ong-term. Complete our online survey by November 6 to share your thoughts on the current condition of assets such as County roads, bridges, culverts, retaining walls and storm sewers and your expectations for future maintenance and renewal. Visit http://JoinIn.Northumberland.ca for more. See more

Looking for a place to rent? The Help Centre creates a weekly rental listing of apartments, houses, and room rentals available in Northumberland County. This listing is updated every Friday afternoon. Call 905-372-2646 to have your email added to the weekly distribution. https://thehelpandlegalcentre.ca//intensive-housing-prog/

World Mental Health Day is observed on the 10th of October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. For more information on Mental Health: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day

Our office will be closed Monday, October 12th.

DYK: @ONgov is now mandating that face coverings be worn in all public indoor settings such as businesses, facilities and workplaces, with limited exemptions. Do your part to prevent COVID-19. Know the proper way to wear your mask!

At 211, our Community Navigators know asking for help can be hard. We try to understand your situation so we can refer you to community or social services that ...can help with your specific challenges. 211 is a helpline reached by dialling 211, the three digit phone number, in Ontario. We provide info and referrals to Ontario's community, government, health and social services. Text on image: Ten reasons why asking for help can be hard People feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. Feel they will be stigmatized for getting help. Assume there is no help or they are ineligible for help. Confused by maze of services. Reluctant to ask for help from strangers. Worry about getting a loved one in trouble. Talking about personal issues, especially money and relationships are hard. Never had to ask for help before. Do not want to be a burden on loved ones. Have barriers to accessing help (literacy skills, language, physical or other disabilities). Call 211 or 1-877-330-3213 Email [email protected] Chat & search www.211ontario.ca 211 is supported by United Way Centraide and the Government of Ontario Free | Confidential | 24/7 | Live answer

Early Learning with Leaves and Rocks! Join the Indigenous Early Years team, alongside the Northumberland EarlyON Educators Friday October 9th in the grassy area... near the Hastings Village Marina on Dit Clapper Drive. Time:10-11:30 a.m. Registration and COVID-19 screening is required to participate in this event. For more information, please visit http://Northumberland.ca/EarlyON See more

As the weather gets cooler and the leaves begin to change color, it's time to start thinking about how you can help your kids get outdoors and take advantage of all that this amazing season has to offer. https://www.care.com//37/101-fun-fall-activities-for-kids/