District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The)

Site: Geraldton

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: TBY2981 Last Modified: 24 Oct 2018 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 Center 
  • 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 Greenstone
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 ; French
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-854-2511
Toll Free Phone 1-888-660-8822
TTY Phone 1-877-491-0825
Fax 807-854-2389
Website www.tbdssab.ca
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Primary Contact Jennifer Lible, Manager, Client Services
Primary Executive William Bradica, Chief Administrative Officer
Alternate Executive Georgina Daniels, Acting Director, Client Services
Located In Community Geraldton
Address 423 Main St, Unit 2
Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
 
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Intersection Main St and Hogarth Ave
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (20) Regional Government
Funding City / Town - Thunder Bay ; Regional / Municipal - Geraldton ; Provincial