District of Rainy River Services Board - Fort Frances Office

Application

Contact office for information or see Brochure and HPP Application

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

None

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

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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