Charges involving a Hamilton Township woman who is the Director of Rise and Thrive Support Services were put over until Monday, March 9.
In the late months of 2025, Port Hope Police Service and Cobourg Police Service began a joint investigation into Rise and Thrive Support Services in response to allegations that the Director of the business was engaging in fraudulent activity impacting vulnerable people in Northumberland County.
As a result of this ongoing investigation, on Thursday, March 5, 2026 members from both Cobourg Police Service and Port Hope Police Service executed Criminal Code search warrants at a residence on Dale Road, a business on Division Street, and an involved vehicle.
Following an investigation by Criminal Investigations Branch of the Cobourg and Port Hope Police, Cayla Jolene Snetsinger (age 33) was charged by police with:
• Two counts of Fraud over $5000
• Trafficking in a Schedule I Substance contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Obstruct justice
• Forgery
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking
• Two counts of Fail to comply with probation
A link to the website appears to have been taken down, but a Facebook site is still active.
The post was written on July 20, 2025.
The Facebook post states:
“Rise & Thrive Support Services
Hey Northumberland County!
I wanted to take a moment to share something close to my heart—Rise & Thrive Support Services.
We’re a local support agency created to walk alongside individuals with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex needs—and the families and caregivers who love them. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, need extra hands, or just want someone who gets it, we’re here for you.
We offer:
– In-home and community-based support
– Respite for families who need a break (we see you!)
– Help with independent living skills
– Passport and fee-for-service supports
– Planning and navigation for life transitions
– Fun, meaningful programs that build confidence and connection
Now launching: The Stability Pathways Project
This initiative is our response to the growing mental health, addictions, and housing crisis in our community. It provides wraparound support for individuals who often fall through the cracks—connecting them with stable housing, mental health services, life skills coaching, and hope.
We’re currently fundraising to expand this critical program, and we could really use your help.
Whether you can donate, share, or just spread the word—it means the world to us and the people we serve.
Serving Northumberland County & surrounding areas
Because everyone deserves the chance to Rise & Thrive
The GoFundMe states:
“Help Bring Stability & Hope to Northumberland County
Northumberland County is in the midst of a growing crisis. Our housing landscape is alarmingly strained — rental vacancy rates hover around 1.3%, with social housing waitlists extending over 10 years and more than 1,100 households on the waitlist . Meanwhile, a recently expanded low-barrier shelter in Cobourg has seen 60% of residents coping with mental-health issues and 61% with substance-use challenges, often staying for an average of six months . Public safety and business concerns have surged — with reports of drug use, paraphernalia, and community unrest near the shelter .
Northumberland’s frontline is also facing system-wide resource shortages: critical supports such as detox beds, addiction treatment programs, and mental-health services remain limited . County Council is forced to consider shifting the shelter to a “higher-barrier” model due to capacity strains and community pushback — echoing a harsh reality: too many are being left behind.
About Our Community Addictions & Mental Health Stability Program
We believe it’s time for a community-led solution.
Our program offers:
Frontline outreach to those in crisis — including unsheltered individuals and those in unstable housing.
Comprehensive wraparound supports: peer-led recovery, counselling, harm reduction, crisis stabilization, case navigation, and basic needs support (food, hygiene kits, transit passes).
Connection to housing pathways, employment supports & long-term wellness planning — to break cycles of relapse and instability.
Training for local service providers and volunteers, to strengthen regional capacity.
What Your Donation Will Fuel
Outreach Teams: Sustain mobile crisis and harm reduction units
Peer Recovery: Fund group sessions, mentor training
Basic Needs: Provide essential supplies & transit
Clinical Support: Expand access to counselling & therapy
Housing Pathways: Create emergency stipends & transition planning
Community Training: Develop trauma-informed workshops
Why It Matters
Shelter use is rising, but services are stretched thin — leaving individuals at risk of chronic homelessness, relapse, and poor mental health outcomes.
Without intervention, people cycle repeatedly through shelters — the average resident returns about six times, staying six months each time.
Local health infrastructure is overwhelmed — Northumberland falls behind provincial averages in funding for addictions and mental health services .
Families and businesses are affected — public incidents, safety fears, and downtown disruption have been reported .
Together, We Can!
By funding our program, you’re not just supporting individuals — you’re taking action to stabilize the heart of our community. You’re showing that:
People deserve more than survival — they deserve pathways to stability and healing
Our county can offer better solutions than repeated shelter stays and fractured services
A compassionate, community-based program can ease public safety concerns, reduce crisis incidents, and restore downtown vitality
Please Give What You Can
Every dollar goes directly toward helping locals find hope, health, and long-term recovery. Share this campaign and help us transform Northumberland County — from crisis to community strength.
Thank you for standing with our most vulnerable neighbours.”
As of March 6, 2026 it appears no one has donated to the GoFundMe.
Today’s Northumberland called and sent a e-mail to the contact listed. The e-mail was returned and the call went unanswered and stated the mailbox was “full.”
Cobourg Police state, the investigation remains ongoing, and investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information related to this investigation, or who believes they may have been victimized, is asked to contact:
• Detective Constable Danielle McKeen of Cobourg Police Service at Danielle.McKeen@CobourgPolice.com;
• Detective Sergeant Eric Rowlands of Port Hope Police Service at Erowlands@phps.on.ca;
or
• Leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
