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Program:
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Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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705-237-8900
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-262-2862
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Fax:
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705-237-8912
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Address:
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c/o Doreen Potts Health Centre
General Delivery
Bear Island, ON
P0H 1C0
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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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 needsoffers limited Emergency Assistance and Discretionary Benefits
Employment Assistance
helps individuals become and stay employedprovides assistance with job search, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participationassistance may be provided to client to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child and clothing
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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See each division for specific applications
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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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Area Served:
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Temagami First Nation
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Last Updated:
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8/13/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=186195
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