Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Deer Lake First Nation Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office

Description of Services:	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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake First Nation 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

Application:	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 Social Insurance Number Recent bank statement for all bank accounts Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-775-2141

Fax:	807-775-2220


Website:	www.deerlake.firstnation.ca

Address:	c/o c/o Deer Lake Band Office Box 39 c/o Deer Lake Band Office Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0

Street Address:	Deer Lake Band Office Deer Lake First Nation

Location:	Community is located 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake Reserve is only accessible by air year-round at Deer Lake Airport and a seasonal winter road from Pickle Lake, via the Northern Ontario Resource Trail and through North S

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Amy Rae - Ontario Works Administrator 807-775-2141

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