Community Safety and Well-being
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
These plans are mandated for municipalities to complete under the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019). This 2025-2029 update builds upon the original CSWB plan, which was approved by local municipalities in 2019. The updated plan was filed with the Ministry of the Solicitor General by the July 1, 2025 deadline.
The overall purpose of the CSWB plan is to identify assets in the community, assess risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks and gaps, leading to enhanced community safety and well-being. Assets, risks, goals, measures, and strategies are set out for the pillars in the themes of Affordability and Quality of Life, Health, Violence Against Persons, and Priority Populations and Diversity. Implementation teams or working groups will be established to work on the goals and strategies in this living document, and regular updates will be provided to municipalities, stakeholders, and the community.
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029 (PDF, opens in a new window)
Social Services Contacts
The following organizations provide social and support services to Carleton Place residents.
| Organization | Contact | Services provided |
|---|---|---|
| Lanark County Social Services | 613-267-4200 ext. 2140, or 1-888-952-6275 | Social services support for Lanark County residents. |
| Hunger Stop – Lanark County Food Bank | Visit website for hours and location | Emergency food hampers (about five days of food); deliveries for those without transportation; Community Gardens support in Carleton Place, Pakenham, and Blakeney. |
| Lanark County Interval House | Visit website for crisis line and contact details | Emergency first-stage shelter for abused women and children in crisis; in-house residential, transition, and children’s programs; crisis line; Second Stage Housing for up to one year; outreach programs including community support, child and youth outreach, sexual assault program, volunteer program, and public education; legal advocacy and support groups; Family Court Support Worker Program (family court process information, help with documentation, Legal Aid referrals, safety planning, and court accompaniment). |
| Carleton Place Youth Centre | Visit website for hours and location | Free and low-cost programming for children and youth ages 8-18: homework help, computer and Internet access, recreational and sports activities, arts and crafts, youth leadership program, community outreach, meal program, life-skills programs, Skills Link employment prep, referral services, Spring, Summer, and Christmas break camps, and the KIDZ In The Kitchen Program. |
| Care Closet | Tuesdays 10 am-12 pm, Saturdays 2-4 pm | Free clothing for the community. |
| Fairy Backpack Project (opens in a new window) | Visit Facebook page | Indoor shoes and a new outfit or school uniform, in cooperation with the Connections School Supply Program. |
| ConnectWell | Visit website for program contacts | Support for children and families with developmental, physical, or economic challenges, delivered in the client’s home and daily environments; public education workshops; programs include infant and child development, speech and language development, behaviour development, Ontario Autism Therapy, early integration, therapeutic riding, relief services, Good Food for Healthy Baby, birth compassion and home visiting, family counselling, nurse practitioner services, and lung health. |
| St. James Breakfast | Contact not provided | Free breakfast every Wednesday, 8:30-10:30 am. St. Jimmy’s Table offers a free dinner and fellowship for families on Fridays. |
| Children and Family Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville | Visit website for contact details | Children’s aid society protection for children in the community; temporary care placement; adoption services. |
| Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support | 1-866-576-8556, or email Geralynne Smith | Monthly caregiver meetings for people caring for loved ones with dementia; social network and coping strategy support. Held at the Carleton Place Public Library, second-last Monday of the month, 1:30-3:30 pm, in the Barbara Walsh Room. |
| Home Hospice North Lanark | Contact not provided | Drop-in support for those dealing with a life-limiting or terminal illness; information on hospice care, Advance Care Planning, grief, and bereavement. Held at the Public Library, second Thursday of the month, 1-3 pm, in the Barbara Walsh Room. No appointment necessary. |
| PLEO (Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario) | Visit website for helpline details | Family peer support for parents: Parents’ Helpline for mental health navigation and resource finding, Parent Support Groups for peer learning and community connection, and Mobile One-on-One Support for intensive guidance during challenging times. |
| Suit Yourself | Visit website for contact details | Complimentary work and professional attire for women facing court appearances or job interviews. |
Well Water Sampling
Well water testing is a free service provided by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. Bottles are available for sampling at all drop-off locations during regular business hours, with instructions included on how to properly collect a sample. Once collected, samples should be delivered within 24 hours. Results are sent using the method specified on the form submitted with the sample.
Water bottle drop-off locations (PDF, opens in a new window)
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit recommends testing your water three times a year and after significant rainfall events.
Pest Control and Prevention
Dealing with pests is part of living in an urban setting, and from time to time residents may encounter insects, mice, and occasionally rats within Town limits. Everyone who owns, rents, lives, or works in Carleton Place shares responsibility for preventing and controlling these pests.
Pest control on private property is the responsibility of the homeowner.
To help prevent rodents:
- Clean up yards and remove debris regularly (rodents burrow under bushes and plants).
- Keep grass and weeds cut short.
- Store and dispose of garbage properly; without a food source, rodents move on quickly.
- Compost properly.
- Clean up after dogs; dog feces is a food source for rats.
- Feed pets indoors and stop feeding birds; bird food attracts rodents.
- Maintain buildings and outdoor areas, and seal cracks and holes; rodents can enter through openings as small as a quarter-inch.
- Hire a licensed pest control professional if needed.
For more information, see rat and mouse control tips from the Government of Canada and household pests and rodents information from the Health Unit.
Wildlife
Foxes are found all over Ontario, in forests, towns, and cities, and are able to live in a wide range of habitats.
Living with Foxes (PDF, opens in a new window) — from the Ministry of Natural Resources.