Family Services Windsor-Essex
Site: Family Services Windsor-Essex
Service: Voluntary Trusteeship and Financial Literacy Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0456 | Last Modified: 24 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-966-5010 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-933-1831 *COVID19 do not use |
| After Hours Phone | Answering service |
| TTY Phone | 519-966-0361 |
| Fax | 519-256-5258 |
| info@fswe.ca | |
| Website | www.fswe.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Through the Volunteer Trusteeship and Financial Literacy Program, we can help people better manage their money, pay their bills on time and teach people basic money management. Our Advocacy and Support Services help: * Budget people’s money to get the most from the monthly allowance * Ensure all bills are paid on time * Plan how to handle arising financial concerns * Ongoing Professional Counselling and Support * Connect to other services for support, as needed Our Professional Staff will: * Receive all money directly from an individual’s source * Create a budget with people for their spending money * Pay all bills on time * Teach People about - Basic Money Management - Credit Cards and Interest Rates This is a voluntary program. Clients can withdraw from the program with approximately 30 day’s notice |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Open to everyone 16 years and older, facing one (or more) of these situations: * Have trouble managing money * Homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless * Receives money from: - Ontario Works, - Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or - Old Age Security (OAS) or Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) * Are living under the Low Income Cut-Off * Are able to provide direction to program staff * May require a trustee to help with financial management |
| Application | Complete an intake with Customer Care. Referrals are not required, but are welcomed from family, friends, advocates and agencies. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services - upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | We provide strategies and support to address personal problems, resolve conflicts and help people live independently in the community. We help people complete forms, applications & income taxes; deal with hoarding, bullying and financial issues; and find/maintain affordable rental housing. We help individuals, couples and families manage life, marriage and family challenges; deal with arising issues and resolve conflicts; address anxiety, depression, anger, loss, grief, as well as addiction, sexuality, mental health and wellness issues. |
| Established | 1976 |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Langlois Ave and Tecumseh Rd E |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1C ; Parent 14 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Offices, with an Automatic Entrance |