Fourcast is proud to formally expand our police partnership to include Peterborough Police Services (PPS) and Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS). This partnership brings together health and community support services in close collaboration to better support individuals experiencing substance use concerns.
We’re Here to Help.
The Police Outreach Program (POP) employs two Addiction Counsellors who act as the first point of contact for those interacting with police where substance use and concurrent disorders may be a concern.
Forming an interprofessional team with police, POP staff in Peterborough and Lindsay help to identify, locate and engage people in an outreach and mobile model. This program reflects a shared commitment to compassionate, coordinated, and person-centered responses that prioritize safety, dignity, and access to appropriate care.
By working alongside PPS and KLPS and community partners, the POP team aims to strengthen early intervention, reduce harm, and improve pathways to treatment and ongoing supports for those who need it most.
What we provide:
- Withdrawal management supports (office-based, in community, or Bed-Based options)
- Counselling to help develop strategies for coping with barriers in early recovery
- Case management support to help navigate personal or system-level challenges
Who we work with:
- Emergency services and hospitals
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
- Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub services
- Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT)
- Other health and social service professionals to support recommendations