Please Note: Services may be impacted in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Please contact any service prior to visiting in person to receive up to date information on changes to their availability (e.g. hours of operation etc.)
Ontario Works
Dryden
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Office: 807-223-2100
20 King St
Dryden, ON, P8N 1B3
Dryden, ON, P8N 1B3
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation (118km)
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Office: 807-548-5663
Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation, ON, P9N 3X8
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation, ON, P9N 3X8
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation (133km)
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Office: 807-488-5306
410 Anishinabe Way
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation (131km)
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Office: 807-488-5602
AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Short Description
- Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
- Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
- Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
- 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
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Ontario Works
Keewatin (126km)
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Office: 807-543-2532
McKenzie Portage Rd, Washagamis Bay Band Office
Keewatin, ON, P0X 1C0
Keewatin, ON, P0X 1C0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation (125km)
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Office: 807-274-2188
108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON, P9A 3M9
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON, P9A 3M9
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation (123km)
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Office: 807-548-5876
22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation, ON, P9N 0J2
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation, ON, P9N 0J2
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Seine River First Nation (122km)
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Office: 807-599-2224
37 Riverside Rd W
Seine River First Nation, ON, P0W 1H0
Seine River First Nation, ON, P0W 1H0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (119km)
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Office: 807-481-2536
Education Centre
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Social Services
Kenora (119km)
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Office: 807-467-8144
240 Veterans Dr, Third Floor, Suite 301
Kenora, ON, P9N 3Y5
Kenora, ON, P9N 3Y5
Short Description
Provides specific centralized Ontario Works functions to member communities through a group delivery while individual First Nation member communities maintain their Ontario Works designation and delivery of both the financial assistance and employment assistance services in their communities
MSSI services include:
MSSI services include:
- Family Support Workers, who assist parents in receipt of financial assistance to pursue adequate support as outlined in child support guidelines either in/out of court
- Eligibility Review Officer Services, to investigate the eligibility of current and past applicants and recipients and to make decisions regarding ongoing eligibility, overpayments or arrears and where warranted, possible referrals to the police for legal action
- Internal Program Reviews
- Staff Development and Training
- Technology Systems Coordination
- Ontario Works Discretionary Policies
- Internal Appeals Process, to allow an applicant or participant who has been denied financial assistance, to appeal the decision
- Regional Initiatives, Labour Market Analysis and Matching
- Coordinated Delivery Options, a monthly social networking with member First Nations to share best practices and discuss Ontario Works program delivery enhancements
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Kenora (119km)
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Office: 807-468-5372
120 Matheson St S
Kenora, ON, P9N 1T8
Kenora, ON, P9N 1T8
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Disability Support Program
Kenora (119km)
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Office: 807-468-2400
Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867
Interactive Voice Response (IVR): 1-800-808-2268
720 Robertson St
Kenora, ON, P9N 1X9
Kenora, ON, P9N 1X9
Short Description
Provides financial assistance for basic needs (food, shelter, clothing)
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
- Additional help for hearing aids and mobility devices
- Assistive technology
- Coverage for up-front child care costs
- Dental coverage
- Employment and Training Start Up Benefit
- Employment transition benefit
- Extended Health Benefit
- Guide dog benefit
- Help to pay for necessary home repairs
- Medical supplies
- Medical transportation
- Prescription drug coverage
- Special Diet Nutritional Allowance
- Transitional health benefit
- Vision care
- Work-related benefit
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Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation (108km)
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Office: 807-484-2162
Band Office , 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, ON, P0X 1K0
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, ON, P0X 1K0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Eagle Lake First Nation (16km)
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Office: 807-755-5526
1220 Ojibway Dr
Eagle Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 3H0
Eagle Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 3H0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Ear Falls (100km)
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Office: 807-223-2100
30 Spruce St, Ear Falls 2000 Office
Ear Falls, ON, P0V 1T0
Ear Falls, ON, P0V 1T0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation (94km)
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Office: 807-226-5353
Regina Bay Band Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P0X 1N0
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P0X 1N0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ignace (94km)
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Office: 807-934-6673
312 Pine St, Unit 1-2
Ignace, ON, P0T 1T0
Ignace, ON, P0T 1T0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation
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Office: 807-925-2570
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation (91km)
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Office: 807-226-5411
1800 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Sioux Lookout (75km)
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Office: 807-737-7117
64 King St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B1
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B1
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Lac Seul First Nation (72km)
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Office: 807-582-3503
Band Office, Frenchman's Head Rd
Lac Seul First Nation, ON, P0V 2A0
Lac Seul First Nation, ON, P0V 2A0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Lac Seul First Nation (72km)
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Office: 807-582-9640
Sahkatcheway Access Centre
Lac Seul First Nation, ON, P0V 2A0
Lac Seul First Nation, ON, P0V 2A0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Wabauskang First Nation (65km)
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Office: 807-529-3174
Wabauskang Band Office, 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation, ON, P0V 2K0
Wabauskang First Nation, ON, P0V 2K0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Wabigoon Lake First Nation (18km)
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Office: 807-938-1962
Main St, Social Services Office
Wabigoon Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 2W0
Wabigoon Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 2W0
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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Ontario Works
Fort Frances (136km)
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Office: 807-274-5349
Toll Free: 1-800-808-2268
Toll Free: 1-800-394-7867
450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1H2
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1H2
Short Description
- 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
- 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
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