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Organization:
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Dryden and District Injured Workers Support Group
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-5220
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-707-7944
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Fax:
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807-223-5035
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Address:
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c/o c/o Dryden and District Injured Workers
PO Box 372
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Z1
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Street
Address:
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14 King St
Dryden
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Location:
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- Located on King St with front entrance on King St
- Closest intersection is at King St and Earl Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office and Drop-In: Mon-Tue, Thu 9 am-2 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Jennifer Rollins - Administrative Support
ddiwsg@gmail.com
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Service Description:
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Operates a mutual support group for injured workers and their families
Provides the following Injured Worker Outreach Services (IWOS):- Offers advice and assistance on how to handle injured worker claims
- Provides information about the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) policies and procedures
- Provides peer support and counselling
- Advises workers about other agencies that offer help to injured workers
- Participates in law reform to improve the system
- Provides public education about the needs and problems of injured workers and workers compensation issues
Also coordinates meetings in Ear Falls upon request
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires completion of General Membership Intake Application
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Any Canadian citizen who is interested in improving the workers compensation system in Canada; do not have to be an injured worker
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/14/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140306
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