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Address:
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Box 1299
Chapleau, ON
P0M 1K0
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Street Address:
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12 Birch St E
Chapleau
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed 12noon-1pm
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Service Description:
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Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs
Basic financial assistance (Ontario Works)
- short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing
- offers limited Emergency Assistance and Discretionary Benefits
Employment assistance
- helps people become and stay employed
- provides assistance with job search, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation
- assistance may be provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child care and clothing
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Monthly credit to help cover electricity bills, based on household income and the number of people living in the home * other levels of assistance may be available for Indigenous households, homes with medical equipment that have high-energy needs, and homes heated through electricity * call or visit OntarioElectricitySupport.ca to apply online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults and youth 16 years and older in financial need who meet eligibility requirements
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website
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