District of Muskoka

Service: Community Services - Ontario Works, Bracebridge - Pine St

Record #: MUS1563
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 06 Apr 2022

Description

Description (Service) Helps people who are in financial need.

Provides financial assistance, including:
  • income support to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter.
  • health benefits for clients and their families
Emergency assistance is also available to people who are in a crisis or an emergency situation (e.g. people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship and/or are worried about their safety).

Service Details

Hours Winter: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Summer: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm (May long weekend to Labour Day)
Areas Served Muskoka District
Boundaries Honey Harbour - P0E 1E0 
MacTier - P0C 1H0 
Port Severn – L0K 1S0 
Not all addresses in these postal codes fall within the District of Muskoka, but when you call intake they will use GPS information to check and if not, will direct you towards either Simcoe or Parry Sound as appropriate
Eligibility To be eligible for Ontario Works you must:
  • live in Ontario
  • be in financial need (your household doesn't have sufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses)
  • be willing to make reasonable efforts to find, prepare for and keep a job (unless you have specific circumstances that temporarily prevent you from doing so, such as an illness or caregiving responsibilities)


Other adult members of your household must also agree to participate in employment assistance activities

16 year(s) - 65 year(s)

Residency Requirements:
  • Honey Harbour - P0E 1E0
  • MacTier - P0C 1H0
  • Port Severn - L0K 1S0


Not all addresses in these postal codes fall within the District of Muskoka, but when you call intake, they will use GPS information to check and if not, will direct you towards either Simcoe or Parry Sound as appropriate.
Application Call to apply. Online applications also available Click here for link to online application . An appointment will be scheduled in one of three local offices to meet with a case manager. Forms available on Muskoka website .

Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location In the District of Muskoka building
Located In Community Bracebridge
Address & Map
District Administration Building, 70 Pine St
Bracebridge, ON
Canada P1L 1N3
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-645-2412
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4215
Fax 705-645-4272
E-Mail mcs.info@muskoka.on.ca
Website https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/financial-support-ontario-works.aspx
Mailing Address District Administration Building, 70 Pine St 
Bracebridge, ON 
Canada P1L 1N3

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