Program: Fort Frances Office - Homelessness Prevention Program
Organization: District of Rainy River Services Board
Description of Services: Assists individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness to meet certain housing needs
Services provided include:
Emergency Shelter Solutions
  • Assists with finding a temporary safe bed and necessary basic needs
Homelessness Prevention
  • Provides financial assistance for emergency needs, rental and utility arrears and for basic necessities
Housing Support Services which can include financial assistance for:
  • Gas and hydro deposits
  • Hook-up fees
  • Household furnishings
  • Last month's rent deposit
  • Moving and transportation to the home of the recipient
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Individuals and families at-risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless

  • Requires completed application to be reviewed by committee members


Individual must:

  • Be low income

  • Not have accessed services within the last 24 months

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
Application: Contact office for information or see Brochure and HPP Application
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-274-5349
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5349
Fax: 807-274-0678
Email: connect@rrdssab.on.ca
Website: www.rrdssab.ca
Address: 450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
Map
Location:
  • Located at Scott St across the street from Safeway
  • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Armit Ave
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Christie Cousineau - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program Supervisor
807-274-5349 * christie.cousineau@rrdssab.on.ca
Sandra Weir - Integrated Services Manager
807-274-5349 Ext 230 * sandraw@rrdssab.on.ca

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