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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0489 | Last Full Update: 22 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Department of Social Services ; OCR ; United Counties of Prescott and Russell |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | L'Orignal |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Anne Rd and Front Rd W |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 303 59 Court St L'Orignal, ON K0B 1K0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (April 27, 2020): Program running remotely * clients can call or email to apply Assists low-income families and individuals in maintaining their housing when facing possible eviction due to rental arrears owed * assists with up to two months rental arrears, to a maximum of $1,000 * the funds are available until exhausted The Rockland office is located at: 860 Caron St, Unit 2, Rockland, ON, K4K 1K5 * email address: RSS@prescott-russell.on.ca |
| Hours | COVID-19 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm, Sep-May * Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm, Jun-Aug |
| Areas Served | Alfred and Plantagenet ; Casselman ; Champlain ; Clarence-Rockland ; East Hawkesbury ; Hawkesbury ; Russell ; The Nation |
| Boundaries | Prescott and Russell United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up * Must demonstrate that the household has a low income, or is receiving benefits from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); * Must live in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell; * Must be aged 18 or over and priority will be given to families with children; * Must be at risk of eviction and demonstrate that the situation is temporary (e.g., expecting to receive employment insurance benefits), not chronic (e.g. rent already too high); * Must not have used this program for funds in the last two years |
| Application | All applicants must complete a written application form and provide supporting information and documentation as required * all applicants must sign a Release of Information as part of the Application Form * referrals from all local agencies will be considered |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance ; Rent Payment Assistance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | L'Orignal 613-675-4642 ext 6121 |
| Toll Free Phone | L'Orignal Office 1-800-667-9825 ext 6121 |
| Fax | L'Orignal Office 613-675-4970 |
| LSS@prescott-russell.on.ca | |
| Website | www.prescott-russell.on.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Sylvie Langevin, Case Manager, Ontario Works, Social Services; Phone: 613-675-4642 ext 61 * 1-800-667-9825 ext 6121; Fax: 613-675-4970; Email: LSS@prescott-russell.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jo-Anne Poirier, Ontario Works Supervisor; Phone: 613-675-4642 ext 6600 * 1-800-667-9825 ext 6600; Fax: 613-675-4970; Email: jpoirier@prescott-russell.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |