If difficulty is experienced applying online contact Service Ontario at 1-855-231-1255
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  • Provides automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
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  • Used to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works
Programme: District of Rainy River Services Board - Atikokan Office - Ontario Works
Organisation: District of Rainy River Services Board
Numéros de téléphone: 807-597-1431
Sans frais: 1-800-265-5349
Télécopie: 807-597-1493
Adresse courriel: connect@rrdssab.on.ca
Site Web: www.rrdssab.ca
Adresse
postale
:
PO Box 1300
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
Adresse:
25 Rawn Rd
Atikokan
Point géographique:
  • Located at Rawn Rd within the Rainbow Daycare Centre building, back entrance
  • Closest intersection is at Rawn Rd and Maple Cres
Accessibilité:
Wheelchair Accessible
Heures d’ouverture: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Personnes-ressources publiques: Shelley Shute - Director of Integrated Services and Ontario Works Lead
807-274-5349 Ext 306 * shelley.shute@rrdssab.ca

Description des services:
  • Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
  • Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
  • Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
  • Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
    • Child Care
    • Clothing Needs
    • Community Placement Program
    • Discretionary Benefits
    • Drug Benefits
    • Employment Resource Centre
    • Employment Start-up Costs
    • Enhanced Employment Placement Program
    • Funeral and burial expenses
    • Learning, Earning and Parenting
    • Pay-Direct to Landlord
    • Special Diets Allowance
    • Transportation



    Frais: None
    Procédé et formulaires: Individuals can apply online

    or by contacting the office

    The following documentation is required to complete application:

    • Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age)

    • Copy of mortgage or rental agreement

    • Health card

    • Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan,

    • Information about other income and money, such as a pension

    • Proof of identity, such as birth certificate

    • Proof of immigration status, if required

    • Proof of Social Insurance Number

    • Recent bank statement for all bank accounts

    • Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
    Admissibilité / population desservie: Individuals must:

    • be a resident of Ontario

    • be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs

    • be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment

    • sign a Participation Agreement


    Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:

    • Assets

    • Family size

    • Housing costs

    • Income
    Langues: English
    Zone desservie: District of Rainy River
    Voir aussi: Assistance financière
    Services gouvernementaux - Fédéral et provincial
    Dernière mise à jour: 12/6/2024
    Adresse Web du profil de service: fre/displayService.aspx?id=207862

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