Community Services

The Comprehensive Police Services Act (2019) requires municipal governments to adopt Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) plans. The legislation states every municipal council is required to develop and adopt these plans by working in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee, effective January 1, 2019 and to be completed originally by January 1, 2021. However, in light of the pandemic the Province signaled that an extension would be granted. In June 2021, County Council and all 8 lower tier municipalities adopted Dufferin's Community Safety & Well-Being Plan.

Read the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Framework: Booklet 3 - A Shared Commitment in Ontario for more information. 

The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning Framework helped to guide our municipality and local partners develop a local plan. Four priority areas have been developed to assist this framework:

1. Social development
2. Prevention
3. Risk intervention, and
4. Incident response

Click on the link to view a copy of the Dufferin County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2028

Click on the link to view a copy of the Dufferin County Update Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2024 Update.

For more information including snapshots of some key data from the plan, to view the Join In Dufferin CSWB plan project page, and CSWB Integration Table Minutes visit the County of Dufferin website. 

The County of Dufferin delivers a wide range of programs and services to support early child development and child care in the community. Please visit the County of Dufferin website for more information on Children's programs and services.

Are you looking for services for your family in Dufferin County?

Please visit My Dufferin Service Directory, which is an on-line directory of community services for the residents of Dufferin County, with a focus on non-profit, municipal/government and other community services that support the well-being of children and families.

59 Townline Orangeville, ON  L9W 1V5

Phone:  519-940-5687

The Shelter offers homeless youth, 16 to 24 years of age, an alternative to living on the street and supports their transition to a more productive and brighter future.

We cover all of Dufferin County. Visit the Choices Youth Shelter website for more information.

The Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation is a registered non-profit organization that serves the Dufferin County community in promoting diversity, inclusion and equity. 

The focus is on building a stronger, more empowered diverse community through:

• Education;
• Arts;
• Entertainment; and 
• Spreading a positive message!

For more information regarding the foundation please visit Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation website.

The Dufferin County Canadian Black Association's Mission is to provide leadership for the continued development and enhancement of the Black community through civic engagement, education, programs and services and advocate for equity and well-being for the Black community in Dufferin County. To be a central hub for resources, tools and programs that are unique to the needs of the Black Community in Dufferin County. 

For more information regarding DCCBA please visit Dufferin County Canadian Black Association website.

The Orton Community Association is a non-profit, charitable organization that operates many free and low-cost programs in the community.

The OCA encourages positive and meaningful connections with others via neighbourhood and community events while promoting healthy, active lifestyles for all members of our community.

For more information about OCA events, programs and activities, please visit the Orton Community Association website or email secretary@orton-community.com

Find meaningful volunteer opportunities to make a difference in our community, visit the Volunteer Dufferin website for more information.