District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The), Thunder Bay, Ontario Works

District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The)

Site: Thunder Bay

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: TBY0052

Last Modified: 24 Jan 2019

Last Full Update: 11 Jul 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	If difficulty is experienced applying online contact Service Ontario at 1-855-231-1255
Description (Service)	Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals Provides support and assistance to program participants in meeting their participation responsibilities 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: Addiction Treatment Services Child Care Clothing Needs Community Placement Program Discretionary Benefits Drug Benefits Employment Resource Centre Employment Start-up Costs Enhanced Employment Placement Program Learning, Earning and Parenting Pay-Direct to Landlord Special Diets Allowance Transportation
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Thunder Bay District
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up 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: Family size Housing costs Income Extended Health Benefits Individuals and families who: were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous month
Application	Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office The following documentation is required to complete application: 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
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - French available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Thunder Bay
Contact Information
Office Phone	Main Office: 807-766-2111, press 1 for operator Application Line: 807-766-2100
Toll Free Phone	1-877-281-2958 Interactive Voice Response (IVR): 1-800-808-2268 Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867
Fax	807-345-7921
Website	www.tbdssab.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Site Location	South Ward
Located In Community	Thunder Bay
Address	231 May St S Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1B5 View Google Map
Intersection	May St S and Arthur St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(20) Regional Government
Funding	City / Town - Thunder Bay ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial