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Rehabilitative Care in Toronto Central
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Centre-Toronto
Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: Whitesand First Nation
Whitesand First Nation - Band Office
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
    Also provides assistance with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Whitesand First Nation


    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: 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 Social Insurance Number

    • Recent bank statement for all bank accounts

    • Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
    Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-583-2671
    Fax: 807-583-2513
    Website: www.whitesandfirstnation.com/ontario-works
    Address: c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
    PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Band Office
    Armstrong, ON
    P0T 1A0
    Street
    Address:
    Doug's Dr
    Whitesand First Nation
    Map
    Location:
    • Band Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
    • Reserve is directly N of Armstrong, 235 km N of Thunder Bay at end of Hwy 527 which branches off Hwy 11/17
    • Consists of a land base of approximately 2.5 sq km; com
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
    Contacts: Amanda Doblej - Ontario Works Administrator
    807-583-2671 * amanda.doblej@whitesandfirstnation.com

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/20/2025

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