- 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
- Eligibility
- Individuals must:
- be 16 years of age and older
- 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:- Family size
- Housing costs
- Income
Extended Health Benefits
Individuals and families who:- were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months or
- are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
- be 16 years of age and older
- Application Process
- Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office
- Toll Free
- 1-866-363-6007 - Office
- Office
- 705-759-5266
- Intake line
- 705-759-2130
- Toll Free
- 1-800-394-7867 - Welfare Fraud Hotline
- Toll Free
- 1-800-808-2268 - Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
- Fax
- 705-759-1796
- TTY
- 1-844-546-1700
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 277
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 5L8
Canada - Languages
- English, French
- Contact
- Alison Kohler, Director, Income and Employment Supports
Email: a.kohler@socialservices-ssmd.ca
Phone: 705-759-5453 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- The following documentation is required to complete application:
- Copy of Canada Child Tax 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
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- June 23, 2023
- Address
- 540 Albert St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 5L8- Located on Albert St E in the S end of downtown Sault Ste Marie
- Closest intersection is at Albert St E and Brock St
- Situated near St Luke's Anglican Cathedral
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Algoma, Unorganized, North Part
- Prince Township
- Sault Ste. Marie
