District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board
Site: Parry Sound - Beechwood Dr
Service: Ontario Works
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PSD0003 | Last Modified: 26 Aug 2019 | Last Full Update: 09 Apr 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | The Ontario Works Program provides financial assistance and employment 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 that are not able to seek employment due to long term health issues. Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - Ontario Works assesses CHPI applicants that are in receipt of OW or ODSP that are homeless or at risk of being homeless for help with mortgage or rental arrears, hydro, oil, propane or other items or servicdes that may prevent homelessness. |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Sudbury Community Service Centre (Credit Counselling Sudbury) will be offering a one day event at 1 Beechwood Dr, Parry Sound on Sep 13, 2019 * Free services include credit counseling, creditor and community advocacy (for finance related issues), debt repayment programs, income tax filing (for low income individuals and assistance with obtaining access to the Canada Learning Bond and opening an RESP for qualified children * Call to book an appointment at 1-800-685-1521 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Parry Sound District |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 65 year(s) 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 |
| Application | Call for information * application available online |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Parry Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Beechwood Dr and Church St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Ontario Works West: 705-746-8886 |
| Toll Free Phone | Ontario Works West: 1-800-461-4464 |
| Fax | 705-746-7783 |
| Website | www.psdssab.org |
| Primary Contact | Jeff Degagne, Manager of Income Support and Stability; Phone: 705-746-7777 ext 281; Email: jdegagne@psdssab.org |
| Alternate Contact | Kerry Hardie-Mintz; Phone: 705-746-7777 ext 256 |
| Primary Executive | Janet Patterson, Chief Administrative Officer; Phone: 705-746-7777 ext 238 |