District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board
Site: South River
Service: Ontario Works
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PSD0047 | Last Modified: 11 Jun 2021 | Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2021 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | 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. Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) -Ontario Works assesses CHPI applicants that are in receipt of OW or ODSP. Other individuals or families that are homeless or at risk of being homeless may be eligible for financial assistance with rent or mortgage arrears, hydro, oil, propane or other items or services that may prevent homelessness |
| Service Details | |
| 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. Apply online at https://ontario.ca/socialassistance or call Centralized Intake line at 1-888-999-1142. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Located across from the Beer Store in South River. |
| Located In Community | South River |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Ontario Works East: 705-386-2358 |
| Toll Free Phone | Ontario Works East: 1-800-661-3230 |
| Fax | 705-386-2604 |
| Website | www.psdssab.org |
| Primary Contact | Jeff Degagne, Manager of Income Support and Stability; Phone: 705-386-2358 ext 5414; Email: jdegagne@psdssab.org |
| Alternate Contact | Melissa Fagan, Supervisor; Phone: ext 5415; Email: mfagan@psdssag.org |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1600 South River, ON P0A 1X0 |