Ontario Works

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17A Rainbow Ridge Rd
Birch Island, ON
P0P 1A0
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705-285-4335 ext 215
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-4335
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Fax: 705-285-4532
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Application

Call * appointment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Whitefish River First Nation

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Whitefish River First Nation

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides a variety of services and programs to individuals and families in need:
  • short term financial assistance
  • extended health benefits to qualifying individuals
  • discretionary benefits
  • drug benefits
  • employment start-up costs
  • provide one time full time start up benefits to full time, permanent employed individuals
  • pay-direct to landlord
  • special diets allowance


Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Monthly credit to help cover electricity bills, based on household income and the number of people living in the home * other levels of assistance may be available for Indigenous households, homes with medical equipment that have high-energy needs, and homes heated through electricity * call or visit OntarioElectricitySupport.ca to apply online
Last updated: May 16, 2024: Suggest an edit