District of Rainy River Services Board - Atikokan Office - Ontario Works

Program:	Atikokan Office - Ontario Works

Organizations:	District of Rainy River Services Board

Phone Numbers:	807-597-1431

Toll-Free:	1-800-265-5349

Fax:	807-597-1493


Email:	connect@rrdssab.on.ca

Website:	www.rrdssab.ca

Address:	PO Box 1300 Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Street Address:	25 Rawn Rd Atikokan

Location:	Located at Rawn Rd within the Rainbow Daycare Centre building, back entrance Closest intersection is at Rawn Rd and Maple Cres

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Contacts:	Tanis Fretter - Children's Services and Income Support Manager 807-274-5349 Ext 241 * tanis.fretter@rrdssab.ca

Service Description:	Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to: Child Care Clothing Needs Community Placement Program Discretionary Benefits Drug Benefits Employment Resource Centre Employment Start-up Costs Enhanced Employment Placement Program Funeral and burial expenses Learning, Earning and Parenting Pay-Direct to Landlord Special Diets Allowance Transportation

Fees:	None

Application:	Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office The following documentation is required to complete application: Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age) Copy of mortgage or rental agreement Health card Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Information about other income and money, such as a pension Proof of identity, such as birth certificate Proof of immigration status, if required Proof of Social Insurance Number Recent bank statement for all bank accounts Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals must: be 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

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 12-4-2025

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