OHT-N and HSJCC have partnered to present a community event: Come Together Northumberland

Come Together Northumberland

Northumberland County, ON (April 7, 2026) — The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N), in partnership with the Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Northumberland, is proud to present Come Together Northumberland, a collaborative community event taking place on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. 


This free to attend, one-day event will bring together service providers, organizations and community members from across Northumberland. The goal is to build awareness of local programs, services and referral pathways related to mental health, addictions, homelessness, human and social services, as well as the justice sector. 


“Come Together Northumberland is really about connection and bringing people, services and organizations together in one place,” say Lisa Searle and Tasha Atkinson, Co-Chairs of HSJCC Northumberland. “A big part of our work is strengthening how the justice system, health care and social services work together to better support people with complex needs. This event creates space for those conversations, helps build understanding, and supports more coordinated, compassionate approaches across our community.” 


Designed to strengthen connections across sectors, the event also creates space for meaningful dialogue and shared learning between providers and the public. 


“I’m really excited to see something like Come Together Northumberland happening in our community,” says Chloe Craig, a Cobourg resident and an OHT-N Experience Partner volunteer. “It gives people a chance to learn what supports are available for mental health, addictions, homelessness, social justice and human services. It’s not always easy to know where to go for help, so bringing everything together like this really matters.” 


“At OHT-N, we’re focused on making it easier for people to access the care and services they need,” says Ram Puva, Executive Lead, OHT-N. “Events like this showcase the range of supports available across Northumberland and help strengthen the relationships that enable more collaborative care. By coming together across sectors, we can better support the whole person and improve their overall experience.” 


Event Highlights: 


  • 9 to 11 a.m. – Networking and information exchange for service providers (closed to the public) 
  • 11 a.m. to Noon – Panel discussion exploring the intersection of mental health, addictions, homelessness and the justice system (open to all) 
  • Noon to 1 p.m. – Guest speaker: Chad Valyear, peer support worker and recovery advocate (open to all) 
  • 1 to 3 p.m. – Community open house (open to all) 


Organizations are encouraged to share this opportunity with staff and networks, and community members are invited to attend and learn more about the supports and services available across Northumberland.


If you have questions for the panel discussion, you can submit them here: Come Together Northumberland - Questions for the panel.


Organizations hosting a table:

  • Campbellford Memorial Hospital
  • Canopy Support Services
  • Career Edge
  • Canadian Mental Health Association - HKPR
  • Cobourg Police Service
  • Community Care Northumberland
  • Community Health Centres of Northumberland
  • Community Liaison Committee - 310 Division St
  • Community Living Respite - Employee Assistance Resource Network
  • Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
  • FourCAST
  • Greenwood Coalition
  • The Help Centre
  • Inclusion Northumberland
  • Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre
  • Kawartha-Pine Ridge District School Board
  • Kinark
  • Lakelands Public Health
  • New Canadians Centre
  • Northumberland Community Legal Centre
  • Northumberland Community Paramedics
  • Northumberland County - Social Services
  • Northumberland Family Health Team
  • Northumberland Hills Hospital - Community Mental Health
  • Ontario Health at Home
  • Ontario Health Team of Northumberland
  • Ontario Provincial Police
  • Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN)
  • Port Hope Police Service
  • Private Counselling Offices; Cobourg Counselling, Hello Counselling Services, Rhapsody Psychotherapy and Counselling
  • Quinte West Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Transition House
  • Victim Services of Peterborough and Northumberland
  • Watton Employment Services
  • Youth Wellness Hub Ontario / Rebound Child and Youth Services
  • YMCA Northumberland


Check out recent media interviews to learn more about Come Together Northumberland and what to expect at the event:


Media Contact: 


Tegan Roberts
Ontario Health Team of Northumberland
troberts@ohtnorthumberland.ca 



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