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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON4732 | Last Modified: 29 Oct 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-631-9350 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-4362 |
| TTY Phone | 519-631-3836 |
| Fax | 519-631-1824 |
| infosocialservices@stthomas.ca | |
| Website | www.stthomas.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=12189805&pageId=13529704 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs Financial Assistance - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers emergency assistance for items of extreme need such as: medical supplies (diabetic supplies, surgical supplies) and medical travel and transportation Employment Assistance - Supports to help people become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance abuse recovery programs * financial assistance is provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as bus transportation, child care and clothing * services provided by local Employment Resource Centres Discretionary Benefits - Financial assistance for special items of extreme need may be provided to eligible recipients Learning, Earning, and Parenting (LEAP) Program - Supports to help parents complete high school, enhance their parenting skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Intake Line: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4pm |
| Areas Served | Elgin County |
| Boundaries | Elgin |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 65 year(s)
Adults and youth 16-65 years in financial need who meet eligibility requirements Discretionary Benefits - Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program clients * may also be available to people with a low income or those in receipt of Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security or Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement |
| Application | Call or visit Housing Links for People (HeLP) - Ontario Works recipients can contact case worker * all other applicants, call 519-631-9350, option 3, to speak with Intake Worker |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Heather Sheridan, Director of Social Services; Phone: 519-631-9350 ext 7134; Email: hsheridan@stthomas.ca |
| Funding | Muncipal - St Thomas ; Provincial - MCSS ; Regional - Elgin County |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | St Thomas |
| Located In Community | St Thomas |
| Address & Map | 230 Talbot St St Thomas, ON N5P 1B2 |
| Intersection | Talbot St and Mary St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |