District of Muskoka, Community Services - Ontario Works, Bracebridge

District of Muskoka

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

Record #: MUS1563

Last Modified: 05 Mar 2024

Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Ontario Works offers:

money to help individual and eligible family members with living expenses, including food (special dietary needs accommodated), and rent
health benefits for individuals and eligible family members
employment supports to find employment (workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education)
help with connecting to community partners and organizations
addictions and mental health support programs

Amount of money received by eligible recipients of Ontario Works will depend on the individuals specific situation. In most cases, participation in employment-related activities is required in order to receive financial help.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Oct-Apr; Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, May-Sep
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: 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 16-65 years 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
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