District of Muskoka

Service: Community Services - Ontario Works, Bracebridge - Pine St

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Record #: MUS1563
Last Modified: 05 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service) Ontario Works offers:
  • money to help individual and eligible family members with living expenses, including food (special dietary needs accommodated), and rent
  • health benefits for individuals and eligible family members
  • employment supports to find employment (workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education)
  • help with connecting to community partners and organizations
  • addictions and mental health support programs
Amount of money received by eligible recipients of Ontario Works will depend on the individuals specific situation. In most cases, participation in employment-related activities is required in order to receive financial help.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Oct-Apr; Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, May-Sep
Areas Served Muskoka District
Boundaries Honey Harbour - P0E 1E0 
MacTier - P0C 1H0 
Port Severn – L0K 1S0 
Not all addresses in these postal codes fall within the District of Muskoka, but when you call intake they will use GPS information to check and if not, will direct you towards either Simcoe or Parry Sound as appropriate
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) - 65 year(s) To be eligible for Ontario Works you must:
  • live in Ontario
  • be in financial need (your household doesn't have sufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses)
  • be willing to make reasonable efforts to find, prepare for and keep a job (unless you have specific circumstances that temporarily prevent you from doing so, such as an illness or caregiving responsibilities)


Other adult members of your household must also agree to participate in employment assistance activities

16-65 years

Residency Requirements:
  • Honey Harbour - P0E 1E0
  • MacTier - P0C 1H0
  • Port Severn - L0K 1S0


Not all addresses in these postal codes fall within the District of Muskoka, but when you call intake, they will use GPS information to check and if not, will direct you towards either Simcoe or Parry Sound as appropriate.
Application Call to apply. Online applications also available Click here for link to online application . An appointment will be scheduled in one of three local offices to meet with a case manager. Forms available on Muskoka website .
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location In the District of Muskoka building
Located In Community Bracebridge
Address & Map
District Administration Building, 70 Pine St
Bracebridge, ON
Canada P1L 1N3
 
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Mailing Address District Administration Building, 70 Pine St 
Bracebridge, ON 
Canada P1L 1N3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-645-2412
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4215
Fax 705-645-4272
E-Mail mcs.info@muskoka.on.ca
Website https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/financial-support-ontario-works.aspx

Agency Overview

About This Agency
District of Muskoka
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Locations for this Service

1 Location(s) for this Service
Bracebridge - Pine St
District Administration Building, 70 Pine St
Bracebridge, ON
Canada P1L 1N3
 
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