Leeds and Grenville. Community and Social Services
Site: Gananoque
Service: Leeds and Grenville. Community and Social Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0425 | Last Full Update: 25 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; Ontario Works, Gananoque (Leeds & Grenville) ; OW |
| Former Name | Leeds and Grenville. Community and Social Services |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Gananoque |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | William St S and Elizabeth Dr |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (April 24, 2020): Municipal offices are closed to the public until further notice * clients for Community and Social Service (CSS) are asked to email or telephone their caseworker Financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements Financial Assistance Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit * other services include: Employment and Participation benefits -- cover costs related to starting a job or placement or education * Families with Children -- child care start-up costs * Health-Related Benefits -- may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials Employment Assistance Clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities Community Participation -- volunteer placements * Job Search Programs -- based on individual’s skills, experience and circumstances * Employment Placement -- job matching service * Basic Education -- basic adult upgrading * high school upgrading * literacy and basic skills * Job Skills Training -- development of skills for specific jobs * on-the-job training * Supports to Self-Employment -- referrals to self-employment programs Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment Other services: Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance |
| Hours | COVID-19 Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Brockville ; Gananoque ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Prescott |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Youth and adults 16 years and older in financial need, and employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment * financial need is determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- parents 16-21 years |
| Application | To apply for Ontario Works, call 1-800-770-2170 ext 2129 * visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ~ Social Assistance Recipients ; Adult Basic Education ~ Social Assistance Recipients ~ Teenage Parents ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Social Assistance Recipients ; Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance ; Emergency Dental Care ; English as a Second Language ~ Social Assistance Recipients ; General Dentistry ~ Youth ~ Social Assistance Recipients ; Job Information ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Mortgage Payment Assistance ; Moving Expense Assistance ; Prejob Guidance ; Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs Applications ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Supportive Housing Expense Assistance ; Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance ~ Social Assistance Recipients ; Welfare Fraud Reporting ; Welfare to Work Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-382-8220 |
| Toll Free Phone | Gananoque 1-866-880-8284 ; Brockville 1-800-267-8146 |
| Fax | 613-382-7599 |
| alison.tutak@uclg.on.ca | |
| Website | www.leedsgrenville.com |
| Primary Contact | Kimberly Little, Manager of Integrated Program Delivery; Phone: 613-342-3840 ext 2385; Email: kimberly.little@uclg.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Alison Tutak, Director, Community and Social Services |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - United Counties of Leeds and Grenville ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |