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Five Counties Children’s Centre helps children with physical, communication and developmental needs. We work with children and adolescents, along with their families and our community.
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Five Counties Children’s Centre · Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford, Minden
Building Abilities for Life
We help children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs — working with families and our community to strengthen their abilities and promote their participation as active members of the community.
What we do
Therapy, treatment and support — from infancy to the late teens
Resources for you
Information for families, educators and the community on how to support children, and how to access or request client information.
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Abilities in Action
A new way for families to access individualized therapy, including autism-related services — purchased services separate from provincially funded programs.
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Latest news
News and events
August 27, 2026
Couture for Kids Returns With Fashion, Fun and Fundraising
Couture for Kids helps to make a fashion statement to support kids’ treatment services in Kawartha Lakes — a popular fashion show fundraiser returns to Lindsay.
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News
MPP Dave Smith visits Five Counties Children’s Centre
MPP Dave Smith chats with Board Chair and staff during a visit to the Dr. Mary Thain Site in Peterborough.
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Five Counties replaced our fear with hope.
Our stories
“Five Counties has changed my children’s lives.”
Bryor & Brielle’s story, the Hyde family’s story, Arthur’s story — families across Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton share what Building Abilities for Life means to them. Five Counties marked its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Contact
Dr. Mary Thain Site, 872 Dutton Road, Peterborough
Toll-free 1-888-779-9916 · 705-748-2337 · info@fivecounties.on.ca. To reschedule or cancel an appointment, please call — do not email.