Long Lake 58 First Nation - Long Lake 58 First Nation - Band Office - Long Lake 58 First Nation - Social Services Office - Long Lake 58 First Nation - Social Services Office - Ontario Works

Program:

Long Lake 58 First Nation - Social Services Office - Ontario Works

Organization:

Long Lake 58 First Nation
Long Lake 58 First Nation - Band Office
Long Lake 58 First Nation - Social Services Office

Phone Numbers:

807-876-2292

Fax:

807-876-2757

Website:

www.longlake58fn.ca

Address:

c/o c/o Social Services
PO Box 609 c/o Social Services
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0

Street
Address:

225 Otter Rd
Long Lake 58 First Nation

Location:

Located at Otter Rd in Long Lake 58 First Nation
Closest intersection is at Otter Rd and Hwy 11
Situated near the Band Office/Administration Building

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Marcy Desmoulin - Interim Ontario Works Manager
807-876-9645 Ext 1 * marcy.desmoulin@longlake58fn.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

Services and Programs:

Long Lake 58 First Nation - Social Services Office

Fees:

None

Application:

Requires booked appointment with Long Lake 58 Social Services Office

The following documentation is required to complete application:

Proof of income for the applicant, common-law partner and children over age of 18 years of age
Recent income tax return or notice of assessment
Copy of all household expenses such as home rental lease, heat and hydro bills etc
Health card
Proof of school attendance
Proof of assets, such as financial institutions, banks, credit unions (ie Caisse Populaire), vehicle ownership, life insurance
Information about other income and money, such as a pension
Proof of identity, such as birth certificate for all family members
Proof of Social Insurance Number
Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs

Long Lake 58 Social Services will notify applicant of decision for eligibility in writing; if applicant disagrees with decision, a written request to have the decision reviewed must be received within thirty days and an Internal Review will be conducted within ten business days, after which time the applicant may appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal

Eligibility / Target Population:

Residents of Long Lake 58 First Nation 18-65 years of age

Individuals must:

be a resident of Ontario
be in immediate financial need to help pay for food, clothing and other personal items and housing costs associated with rent, repairs and heat arrears
be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment and help with the well being of self and family
sign a Participation Agreement

Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:

Assets
Family size
Housing costs
Income

Please Note: If the applicant has a common-law partner and/or children 18 years of age and older living with him/her, they must be present for completion of the application

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Ojibway, available upon request

Area Served:

District of Thunder Bay