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Organization:
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Cornwall SDG Human Services Department - Alexandria - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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613-933-6282
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Fax:
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613-525-5929
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Address:
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60 Anik St, Suite 100
Alexandria, ON
K0C 1A0
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Intersection:
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Main St S and Lochiel St E
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm, 1pm-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Mario Bissonnette - Program Supervisor
613-933-6282 ext 3211 * mbissonnette@cornwall.ca
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Service Description:
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Financial Assistance
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * other services include:
Employment Assistance
Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
Managing Participation
Community Placement -- volunteer placements * job search programs -- based on individual’s skills, experience and circumstances * employment placement -- job matching service * basic education -- basic adult upgrading * high school upgrading * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes * literacy and basic skills * job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs * on-the-job training * supports to self-employment -- referrals to self-employment programs
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Other services
Discretionary Benefits – may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials * programs may vary by City or Municipality, and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Utility Assistance available for individuals on Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), as well as individuals who are not receiving social assistance
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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To apply for Ontario Works, call or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
To receive held regarding utility assistance, individuals on Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) can drop in with their utility bill and fill out a pink form (OW) or a green form (ODSP) * individuals who are not receiving social assistance can call the office for an appointment to fill out the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) application to see if they qualify for assistance
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth and adults 18 years and over in financial need * employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment (funds must be managed by a trustee, guardian or agency) * financial need is determined by a review of income, liquid assets and living expenses * Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- parents 16-21 years * Employment Resource Centre -- open to all
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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North Glengarry ; South Glengarry
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Last Updated:
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7/9/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=211522
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