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Financial Assistance - North West

Programs that provide people in financial need with basic income support and temporary assistance for urgent and unexpected financial events.
See also Budget and Credit Counselling, Financial Assistance for Children and Families, Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities, Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities, and Financial Assistance for Seniors.


These services are located in North West
	Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation - Main Band Office - Regina Bay - Extended Health Benefits Regina Bay Band Office, Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON P0X 1N0	807-226-5353
	Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation - Main Band Office - Regina Bay - Ontario Works Regina Bay Band Office, Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON P0X 1N0	807-226-5353
	Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council - Chief's Council 505 Kavanaugh Rd, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, ON P0X 1N0	807-226-4445
	Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office - Ontario Works AON Administration Building, Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON P0W 1J0	807-488-5602
	Aroland First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 1 Old Village Rd, Aroland First Nation, ON P0T 1B0	807-329-5970
	Bearskin Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Bearskin Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1E0	807-363-2518
	Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office 78 Pic River Rd, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, ON P0T 1R0	807-229-1749
	Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits 501 Spirit Bay Rd Rocky Bay Reserve, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, ON P0T 2B0	807-885-3401
	Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Band Office - Ontario Works 501 Spirit Bay Rd Rocky Bay Reserve, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, ON P0T 2B0	807-885-3401
	Canada Revenue Agency - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay 130 Syndicate Ave S, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C7	1-800-959-8281
	Canada Revenue Agency - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay - Find Location Thunder Bay, ON	1-800-959-8281
	Cat Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 122 Back Rd W, Cat Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1J0	807-347-2100
	Couchiching First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 107 Hwy 11 Administration Centre, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M3	807-274-3228
	Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Deer Lake Band Office, Deer Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1N0	807-775-2141
	District of Rainy River Services Board 450 Scott St, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2	807-274-5349
	District of Rainy River Services Board - Atikokan Office - Ontario Works 25 Rawn Rd, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0	807-597-1431
	District of Rainy River Services Board - Fort Frances Office - Ontario Works 450 Scott St, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2	807-274-5349
	District of Rainy River Services Board - Fort Frances Office - Special Priority Policy Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing Assistance 450 Scott St, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2	807-274-5349
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Geraldton - Ontario Works 423 Main St Unit 2, Greenstone, ON P0T 1M0	807-854-2511
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Kakabeka Falls - Ontario Works 4778 Hwy 11/17, Conmee, ON P0T 1W0	807-577-4989
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Longlac - Ontario Works 105 Hamel Ave, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0	807-876-2533
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Manitouwadge - Ontario Works 1 Clinic Court, Manitouwadge, ON P0T 2C0	807-826-4809
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Marathon - Ontario Works 52 Peninsula Square Suite 110, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0	807-229-2157
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Nipigon - Ontario Works 36 First St Unit B, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0	807-887-0297
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Schreiber - Ontario Works 204 Alberta St Rm 137, Schreiber, ON P0T 2S0	807-824-1369
	District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Ontario Works 231 May St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1B5	807-766-2111
	Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 139 Main St Band Office, Eabametoong First Nation, ON P0T 1L0	807-242-7361
	Eagle Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 1220 Ojibway Dr, Eagle Lake First Nation, ON P0V 3H0	807-755-5526
	Easter Seals Ontario - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay - Financial Assistance Programs 91 Cumberland St S Suite 201, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6A7	807-345-7622
	Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office Band Office, Fort Severn First Nation, ON P0V 1W0	807-478-2515
	Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Fort Severn First Nation, ON P0V 1W0	807-478-2572
	Fort William First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits 90 Anemki Dr Suite 200, Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L3	807-623-9543
	Fort William First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 90 Anemki Dr Suite 200, Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L3	807-623-9543
	Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office 104 Main St Neguaguon Lake IR 25D, Lac La Croix First Nation, ON P9A 3M9	807-485-2431
	Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 104 Main St Neguaguon Lake IR 25D, Lac La Croix First Nation, ON P9A 3M9	807-485-2431
	Ginoogaming First Nation - Ginoogaming Training Centre - Ontario Works 100 Balsam Rd Ginoogaming Training Centre, Ginoogaming First Nation, ON P0T 2A0	807-876-1660
	Grassy Narrows First Nation - Ontario Works Building - Ontario Works Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation, ON P0X 1B0	807-925-2570
	Gull Bay First Nation - Government Office - Extended Health Benefits Front St Gull Bay Administration, Gull Bay First Nation, ON P7B 6P9	807-982-0006
	Gull Bay First Nation - Government Office - Ontario Works Front St Gull Bay Administration, Gull Bay First Nation, ON P7B 6P9	807-982-0006
	Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay - Employment Supports 212 Miles St E Suite 103, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1J6	807-577-6166
	Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits Administration Office, Iskatewizaagegan 39 First Nation, ON P0X 1E0	807-733-2560
	Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Administration Office, Iskatewizaagegan 39 First Nation, ON P0X 1E0	807-733-2560
	Kasabonika Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Kasabonika Band Office, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1Y0	807-535-2547
	Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 202 Band Office Rd, Keewaywin First Nation, ON P0V 3G0	807-771-1210
	Kenora District Services Board - Dryden Office - Ontario Works 20 King St, Dryden, ON P8N 1B3	1-800-461-5766
	Kenora District Services Board - Ear Falls Office - Ontario Works 30 Spruce St Ear Falls 2000 Office, Ear Falls, ON P9N 1T8	1-800-461-5766
	Kenora District Services Board - Ignace Office - Ontario Works 312 Pine St Unit 1-2, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0	1-800-461-5766
	Kenora District Services Board - Kenora Office - Ontario Works 120 Matheson St S, Kenora, ON P9N 1T8	1-800-461-5766
	Kenora District Services Board - Pickle Lake Office - Ontario Works 6 Anne St N, Pickle Lake, ON P8T 1B1	1-800-461-5766
	Kenora District Services Board - Red Lake Office - Ontario Works 210 Howey St, Red Lake, ON P9N 1T8	1-800-461-5766
	Kenora District Services Board - Sioux Lookout Office - Ontario Works 64 King St, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B1	1-800-461-5766
	Kingfisher Lake First Nation - Band Office Band Office Bell St, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1Z0	807-532-2067
	Kingfisher Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office Bell St, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1Z0	807-532-2067
	Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - Band Office Band Office 1017 Nuhmaykoos Rd, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug/Big Trout Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1G0	807-537-2263
	Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office 1017 Nuhmaykoos Rd, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug/Big Trout Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1G0	807-537-2263
	Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation - Band Office - Non-Insured Health Benefits 100 Little Lake Rd Administration Office, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A3	807-622-9835
	Lac Seul First Nation - Frenchman's Head - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office Frenchman's Head Rd, Lac Seul First Nation, ON P0V 1X0	807-582-3503
	Lac Seul First Nation - Kejick Bay - Sahkatcheway Access Centre - Ontario Works Sahkatcheway Access Centre, Lac Seul First Nation, ON P0V 2A0	807-582-9640
	Long Lake 58 First Nation - Social Services Office - Ontario Works 225 Otter Rd, Long Lake 58 First Nation, ON P0T 2A0	807-876-2292
	Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council 233 Court St S 2nd Fl, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2X9	807-344-4575
	Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Employment and Training 226 May St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1B4	613-798-1488
	Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 3C James Rd, Mishkeegogamang, ON P0V 2H0	807-928-2414
	Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 410 Anishinabe Way, Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON P0W 1J0	807-488-5306
	Mitaanjigamiing First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 108 Main St, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON P9A 3M9	807-274-2188
	Muskrat Dam First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Muskrat Dam First Nation, ON P0V 3B0	807-471-2573
	Naicatchewenin First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works RR 1, La Vallée, ON P0W 1C0	807-486-3407
	Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits 1800 Pawitik St, Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON P0X 1L0	807-226-5411
	Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 1800 Pawitik St, Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON P0X 1L0	807-226-5411
	Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Neskantaga First Nation, ON P0T 1Z0	807-479-2570
	Nibinamik First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Nibinamik First Nation, ON P0T 3B0	807-593-2131
	Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Education Centre - Ontario Works Education Centre, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON P9A 3M5	807-481-2536
	Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits 22 Band Office Rd, Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation, ON P9N 3W7	807-548-5876
	Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 22 Band Office Rd, Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation, ON P9N 3W7	807-548-5876
	North Caribou Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 30 Band Office Rd, North Caribou Lake First Nation, ON P0V 2Y0	807-469-5191
	North Spirit Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, North Spirit Lake First Nation, ON P0V 2G0	807-776-0021
	Northwest Angle 33 First Nation - Sub-Office - Dogpaw Sub-Office, Northwest Angle 33 First Nation, ON P9N 3X7	807-226-2858
	Northwest Angle 33 First Nation - Sub-Office - Dogpaw - Extended Health Benefits Sub-Office, Northwest Angle 33 First Nation, ON P9N 3X7	807-226-1094
	Northwest Angle 33 First Nation - Sub-Office - Dogpaw - Ontario Works Sub-Office, Northwest Angle 33 First Nation, ON P9N 3X7	807-226-1094
	Obashkaandagaang First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits McKenzie Portage Rd Washagamis Bay Band Office, Keewatin, ON P0X 1C0	807-543-2532
	Obashkaandagaang First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works McKenzie Portage Rd Washagamis Bay Band Office, Keewatin, ON P0X 1C0	807-543-2532
	Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, ON P0X 1K0	807-484-2162
	Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr, Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, ON P0X 1K0	807-484-2162
	Ontario. Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security - Ontario Student Assistance Program	National Student Loans Service Centre: 1-888-815-4514
	Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay Tax Office 189 Red River Rd 4th Fl, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A2	1-866-668-8297
	Pays Plat First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits 10 Central Place, Thunder Bay Unorganized P0T 3C0	807-824-2541
	Pays Plat First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works 10 Central Place, Thunder Bay Unorganized P0T 3C0	807-824-2541
	Pic Mobert First Nation - Band Office Band Office 207 Second St, Pic Mobert First Nation, ON P0M 2J0	807-822-2134
	Pic Mobert First Nation - Community Development Training Centre - Extended Health Benefits Community Development Training Centre, 209 Second St, Pic Mobert First Nation, ON P0M 2J0	807-822-1860
	Pic Mobert First Nation - Community Development Training Centre - Ontario Works Community Development Training Centre, 209 Second St, Pic Mobert First Nation, ON P0M 2J0	807-822-1860
	Pikangikum First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Pikangikum First Nation, ON P0V 2L0	807-695-8009
	Poplar Hill First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office 164 Turtle Road, Poplar Hill First Nation, ON P0V 3E0	807-772-8838
	Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Ontario Works 6 Manitou Rapids Dr, Emo, ON P0W 1E0	807-482-2479
	Red Rock Indian Band - Professional Business Complex - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits 2 Gas Rd, Red Rock First Nation, ON P0T 2J0	807-887-2510
	Red Rock Indian Band - Professional Business Complex - Band Office - Ontario Works 2 Gas Rd, Red Rock First Nation, ON P0T 2J0	807-887-2510
	Sachigo Lake First Nation - Sachigo Lake Business Centre Complex - Ontario Works Sachigo Lake Business Centre 48 Airport Rd, Sachigo Lake First Nation, ON P0V 2P0	807-595-2527
	Sandy Lake First Nation - Link Building - Ontario Works Link Building, Sandy Lake First Nation, ON P0V 1V0	807-774-5518
	Seine River First Nation - Administration Building - Ontario Works 37 Riverside Rd W, Seine River First Nation, ON P0W 1H0	807-599-2224
	Service Canada - Kenora District - Dryden Service Canada Centre - Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security 119 King St, Dryden, ON P8N 1C1	1-800-277-9914
	Service Canada - Kenora District - Dryden Service Canada Centre - Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits 119 King St, Dryden, ON P8N 1C1	1-800-277-9914
	Service Canada - Rainy River District - Fort Frances Service Canada Centre 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1J4	1-800-622-6232
	Service Canada - Thunder Bay District - Thunder Bay Centre 979 Alloy Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z8	1-800-622-6232
	Shoal Lake 40 First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits Band Office, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, ON P0X 1E0	807-733-1605
	Shoal Lake 40 First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, ON P0X 1E0	807-733-1605
	Wabaseemoong Independent Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits Band Office Rd Wabaseemoong Band Office, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, ON P0X 1P0	807-927-2000
	Wabaseemoong Independent Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office Rd Wabaseemoong Band Office, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, ON P0X 1P0	807-927-2000
	Wabauskang First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits Wabauskang Band Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21, Wabauskang First Nation, ON P0V 1T0	807-529-3174
	Wabauskang First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Wabauskang Band Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21, Wabauskang First Nation, ON P0V 1T0	807-529-3174
	Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation - Health Centre - Extended Health Benefits 31 Main St, Wabigoon Lake First Nation, ON P8N 2Y4	807-938-6464
	Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation - Health Centre - Ontario Works 31 Main St, Wabigoon Lake First Nation, ON P8N 2Y4	807-938-6464
	Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation - Small Business Centre - Extended Health Benefits 61 Main St, Wabigoon Lake First Nation, ON P8N 2Y4	807-938-6464
	Wapekeka First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Wapekeka First Nation, ON P0V 1B0	807-537-2315
	Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Administration Office - Ontario Works Golf Course Rd, Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation, ON P9N 3X8	807-548-5663
	Webequie First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office, Webequie First Nation, ON P0T 3A0	807-353-6531
	Whitesand First Nation - Band Office - Employment and Training Doug's Dr, Whitesand First Nation, ON P0T 1A0	807-583-2177
	Whitesand First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Doug's Dr, Whitesand First Nation, ON P0T 1A0	807-583-2671
	Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works Band Office Main Rd, Wunnumin Lake First Nation, ON P0V 2Z0	807-442-2559

These services are located outside of North West, but provide service to North West.
	Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Indigenous and the North Housing Solutions 70 York St, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON M5J 1S9	613-748-2000
	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency 333 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1A 0L9
	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - GST/HST Credit 333 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1A 0L9
	Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada - Employment Insurance
	Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada - Public Pensions and Disability Benefits
	Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada PO Box 6000, Matane, QC G4W 0E4
	Canadian Dental Care Plan
	Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - Support Our Troops Fund National Defence, 4210 Labelle St E, Ottawa, ON K1J 1J7
	Farley Foundation - Milton 420 Bronte St S, Suite 205, Milton, ON L9T 0H9	Toll free 1-888-262-9811
	Jewish Free Loan Toronto - Toronto Lipa Green Centre For Jewish Community Services, 4600 Bathurst St Unit 340, Toronto, ON M2R 3V3	416-635-1217
	Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services 438 University Ave, 7th Fl, Toronto, ON M5G 2K8	416-325-5666 416-325-5225
	Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ontario Works 438 University Ave, 7th Fl, Toronto, ON M5G 2K8
	Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Welfare Fraud Hotline 4 Robert Speck Pkwy, 14th Fl, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1S1
	Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Credits, Benefits and Incentives 33 King St W, PO Box 627, Oshawa, ON L1H 8H5
	Service Canada
	Workplace Safety and Insurance Board 200 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3J1	416-344-1000

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