District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board

Service: Ontario Works and Housing Stability Program, West Parry Sound

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Record #: PSD0003
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 15 Jun 2022

Description

Description (Service) Offers programs to financially assist those in need:
  • Ontario Works (OW) - Provides financial assistance and employment and life stabilization supports to assist individuals with their basic needs and accommodation while focusing on obtaining paid employment. The Ontario Works Program also makes referrals to the Ontario Disability Support Program for those individuals with a health problem that prevents them from seeking employment.
  • 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)
  • Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) - Assists those that are homeless or at risk of being homeless with financial assistance with rent or mortgage arrears, hydro, oil, propane or other items or services that may prevent homelessness.
Also an intake agency for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP), a program that reduces the electricity bill of lower-income homes. Provides a monthly credit to eligible customers based on household income and size. Credit will apply directly to eligible customer's electricity bills.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Parry Sound District ; Parry Sound West
Eligibility OW - Resident of Parry Sound District. Eligibility depends on assets and income. Students 16-18 years, attending school but not living at home must meet strict criteria to be approved for assistance. Ages: 16-65 years.



HPP - OW and ODSP recipients and low income individuals.
Application Call for information.

For OW, please call the office 705-746-8886 ext 500 to start an application. Additionally, applicants can apply online at https://ontario.ca/socialassistance or call IBAU at 1-888-999-1142.

For HPP:
  • Social assistance recipients must contact their case worker.
  • Individuals not on social assistance should call the office 705-746-8886 ext 500 to start an application.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Address & Map
1 Beechwood Dr
Town of Parry Sound, ON
Canada P2A 1J2
 
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Intersection Beechwood Dr and Church St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-746-8886, Ontario Works West
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4464, Ontario Works West
Website https://www.psdssab.org
Primary Contact Kerry Hardie-Mintz, 705-746-7777 ext 5256; Email: kmintz@psdssab.org
Alternate Contact Jeff Degagne, Manager of Income Support and Stability; Phone: 705-386-2358 ext 5414; Email: jdegagne@psdssab.org
Mailing Address 1 Beechwood Dr 
Town of Parry Sound, ON 
Canada P2A 1J2

Agency Overview

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District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board
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Locations for this Service

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West Parry Sound
1 Beechwood Dr
Town of Parry Sound, ON
Canada P2A 1J2
 
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