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Program: Ontario Works

Organizations: Couchiching First Nation
Couchiching First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services:
  • Provides 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 Couchiching First Nation living on-reserve




    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: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 807-274-3228
    Toll-Free: 1-888-581-0249
    Fax: 807-274-1515
    Email: receptionist@couchiching.ca
    Website: www.couchichingfirstnation.com/ontario-works
    Address: c/o Administration Centre
    PO Box RMB 2027 RR 2
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 3M3
    Street
    Address:     		107 Hwy 11 Administration Centre
    Fort Frances
    Location:
    • Community is located off Hwy 11 on SW shore of Rainy Lake, approx 2 mi E of Fort Frances
    • Main reserve is Couchiching 16A with a land area of 24.8 sq miles; second reserve is Agency 1 which is shared with 3 other First Nations
    Hours: Band Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
    Contacts: Venus Bruyere - Intake and Clerical
    807-274-8846
    Lucille Morrisseau - Ontario Works Administrator
    807-274-8832

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/3/2025

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