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HOMELESSNESS HELPLINES - NORTHERN REGION

If you see someone in need of shelter, please call the number in your area.

Calls should be directed to local Ontario Works offices.

Algoma

Office Phone Number Hours of Operation
Thessalon (705) 842-3370 All of the local offices are open during regular business hours:

Monday to Friday
8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Wawa (705) 856-2303
Blind River (705) 356-2263
Elliot Lake (705) 848-7153

Greater Sudbury

Office Phone Number Hours of Operation
Social Services Division (705) 675-2411 Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kenora

Office Phone Number Hours of Operation
Kenora District Services Board (807) 223-2100 Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Manitoulin and Sudbury

Office Phone Number Hours of Operation
Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services Administration Board 1-800-667-3145 Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rainy River

Office Phone Number Hours of Operation
Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (807) 274-5349 Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sault Ste. Marie

Office Phone Number Hours of Operation
Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services Administration Board: Contact local Ontario Works Office (705) 759-5266 Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services Administration Board: Contact local Ontario Works Office (705) 541-7327 Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Community Assistance Trust: (provides funding for heat and utility arrears) (705) 759-5266 Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



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