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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MUS1563 | Last Modified: 06 Apr 2022 | Last Full Update: 06 Apr 2022 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Helps people who are in financial need: 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 | Ages: 16 year(s) - 65 year(s) To be eligible for Ontario Works you must:
Other adult members of your household must also agree to participate in employment assistance activities |
| 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 . The following information for all members of the household is required for the first stage of the application (also available on the website under Ontario Works "How to Apply"):
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| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | In the District of Muskoka building |
| Located In Community | Bracebridge |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-645-2412 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-461-4215 |
| Fax | 705-645-4272 |
| mcs.info@muskoka.on.ca | |
| Website | https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/financial-support-ontario-works.aspx |
| Primary Executive | Samantha Hastings, Commissioner of Community and Planning Services |