District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board, West Parry Sound, Ontario Works and Housing Stability Program

District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board

Site: West Parry Sound

Service: Ontario Works and Housing Stability Program

Record #: PSD0003

Last Modified: 13 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 08 Dec 2023

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	Ontario Works: 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 Individuals 16-65 years Homeless Prevention Program: Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program recipients Low income individuals
Application	Ontario Works: Call 705-746-8886 ext 500 to start an application Apply Online Call Intake and Benefits Administration Unit at 1-888-999-1142 Homeless Prevention Program: Social assistance recipients must contact their case worker Individuals not on social assistance should call 705-746-8886 ext 500 to start an application
Languages	English; French
Fees	None

Address and Location

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

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-746-8886, Ontario Works West ; 1-800-461-4464, Ontario Works West Toll Free
Website	https://www.psdssab.org
Primary Contact	Melissa Hayhurst, 705-746-7777 ext 5256; Email: mhayhurst@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