About Us

Mission Statement

“Effective, just, and humane responses to crime and its causes.”

The John Howard Society of the Kawarthas provides evidence-based programming to reduce the risks of crime and its’ causes. Our team encompass the education and experience to support individuals, community members and families in need of counselling and supports. Our philosophy is No Wrong Door, everyone who requests services will be provided with supports including referrals and additional resources.

We are here to help!

Need help with Hydro and Electrical payments? We are here to support through our LEAP and OESP programs. Contact us today!

Carla Cooper
Program Director – ReSet Supportive Housing, Men’s Transitional Housing and Literacy and Basic Skills
Email: ccooper@jhscklh.on.ca

Management

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dana Hetherton – dhetherton@jhscklh.on.ca

Program Director – Phoenix House, NILO, SNP, Institutional Services, Direct Accountability and Adult Pre-Charge Diversion
Robbin Savage – rsavage@jhscklh.on.ca

Director of Finance
Mary Goddard – mgoddard@jhscklh.on.ca

Program Director – ReSet Supportive Housing, Men’s Transitional Housing and Literacy and Basic Skills
Carla Cooper – ccooper@jhscklh.on.ca

Program Director – Community Integrated Care Hub
Kristal Jones – kjones@jhscklh.on.ca

Program Director – Youth and Community Services
Sam Fillion – sfillion@jhsptbo.com

Program Director – Edgewood Residence, PAR, Anger Management, CSO, Record Suspension and Caring Dads
Megan Carrick – mcarrick@jhsptbo.com

Manager – Maintenance and Environmental Services
Kirk Hillier – khillier@jhsptbo.com

Manager – Community Engagement and Training
Caitlin Burkholder – cburkholder@jhsptbo.com

Board of Directors

Terry Cox 
Co-Chair

Rob Hotson
Co-Chair

Karen Bateman
Vice Chair

Linda Twohey
Secretary/Treasurer

Amy Farr 
Board Member – Finance Committee

Tom Hickey 
Board Member

Paul Legacy
Board Member

Daniel Smith
Board Member

Nick Seguin 
Board Member

For our Client Complaints Policy, please click here.

Link to CRA/ T3010

View our CRA/T3010 Charitable Organization Designation

Accessibility Policy:

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