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Program:	Schreiber
Organizations:	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Administration District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Ontario Works
Phone Numbers:	807-824-1369
Toll-Free:	1-888-393-8953
Email:	intake@tbdssab.ca
Website:	www.tbdssab.ca/social-assistance/
Address:	204 Alberta St Rm 137 Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0
Location:	Located in the Municipal Complex Building on Alberta St
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description:	Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals Provides support and assistance to program participants in meeting their participation responsibilities Partners with other community services to connect clients with education, training and volunteer opportunities Participants can access a variety of programs and support services for basic needs, shelter and emergency assistance, including but not limited to: Child Care Clothing Needs Discretionary Benefits Drug Benefits Funeral and burial expenses Pay-Direct to Landlord Special Diets Allowance
Fees:	None
Application:	Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals must: be 16 years of age and older a resident of Ontario be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment sign a Participation Agreement Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including: Assets Family size Housing costs Income Extended Health Benefits Individuals and families who: were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Languages:	English ; French
This information was last completely updated on: 4-13-2026
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