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

District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board

Site: East Parry Sound

Service: Ontario Works and Housing Stability Program

Record #: PSD0047

Last Modified: 18 Dec 2023

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
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
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	Located across from the Beer Store in South River.
Located In Community	Machar
Address & Map	16 Toronto Ave Machar, ON Canada P0A 1X0
Intersection	Toronto Ave and Isabella St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-386-2358, Ontario Works East ; 1-800-661-3230, Ontario Works East Toll Free
Fax	705-386-2604
Website	https://www.psdssab.org
Primary Contact	Melissa Fagan, Supervisor; Phone: ext 5415; Email: mfagan@psdssag.org
Alternate Contact	Jeff Degagne, Manager of Income Support and Stability; Phone: 705-386-2358 ext 5414; Email: jdegagne@psdssab.org
Mailing Address	PO Box 1600 Machar, ON Canada P0A 1X0