Program: Atikokan Office - Ontario Works
Organization: District of Rainy River Services Board
Description of Services:
  • 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
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals must:

    • be a resident of Ontario

    • be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs

    • be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment

    • sign a Participation Agreement


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

    • Assets

    • Family size

    • Housing costs

    • Income
    Application: Individuals can apply online

    or by contacting the office

    The following documentation is required to complete application:

    • Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age)

    • Copy of mortgage or rental agreement

    • Health card

    • Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan,

    • Information about other income and money, such as a pension

    • Proof of identity, such as birth certificate

    • Proof of immigration status, if required

    • Proof of Social Insurance Number

    • Recent bank statement for all bank accounts

    • Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-597-1431
    Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5349
    Fax: 807-597-1493
    Email: connect@rrdssab.on.ca
    Website: www.rrdssab.ca
    Address: PO Box 1300
    Atikokan, ON
    P0T 1C0
    Street
    Address:     		25 Rawn Rd
    Atikokan
    Map
    Location:
    • Located at Rawn Rd within the Rainbow Daycare Centre building, back entrance
    • Closest intersection is at Rawn Rd and Maple Cres
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
    Contacts: Tanis Fretter - Children's Services and Income Support Manager
    807-274-5349 Ext 241 * tanis.fretter@rrdssab.ca

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/4/2025