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Employment and work in Huron Shores, Ontario

Algoma District Social Services - Ontario Works

Offered by Algoma District Services Administration Board - Thessalon

Website checked March 2026

In short

Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. Extended Employment Health Benefits available to those who leave Ontario Works because of employment and whose employer does not offer health benefits.

Who it is for
People on a low income
What it helps with
Money to get by, Learning and school, Skills for work, A job
Where
1 Collver Rd, Thessalon, Ontario, P0R 1L0, Huron Shores, ON
How to reach
Contact through Algoma District Services Administration Board - Thessalon: (705) 842-3370 · Website
Last verified
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About this service

Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. It offers two types of assistance:

Financial assistance, including:

  • income support to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter
  • health benefits for clients and their families such as drug benefits, dental benefits for children, prescription eyeglasses and funds to assist with transportation for medical reasons, additional funds for approved medical conditions and special diets.

Employment assistance to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job that may include:

  • workshops on resume writing and interviewing
  • job counselling
  • job-specific training
  • access to basic education, so clients can finish high school or improve their language skills
  • access to computers, faxes, telephones and job bank
  • funds to cover approved employment related expenses and child care costs
  • Extended Employment Health Benefits available to those who leave Ontario Works because of employment and whose employer does not offer health benefits
How do I get in touch?

Call (705) 842-3370, or use the website.

Phone
(705) 842-3370
Website
https://www.adsab.on.ca/en/social-services/ontario-works/

Listed in Huron Shores, Ontario.

1 Collver Rd, Thessalon, Ontario, P0R 1L0, Huron Shores, ON

1 Collver Rd, Thessalon, Ontario, P0R 1L0, Huron Shores, ONHuron Shores, Ontario

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