Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
Mattawa
Description of Services: Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs

Basic Financial Assistance (Ontario Works)
  • short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs
  • offers limited emergency assistance and discretionary benefits

Employment Assistance
  • helps individuals become and stay employed
  • provides assistance with job search, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation
  • assistance may be provided to client to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, childcare and clothing
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults and youth 16 years and older in financial need who meet eligibility requirements
Application: All applications for Ontario Works and childcare is accessed though the North Bay office intake line
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Mattawa and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 705-744-0395
Intake 705-474-1923
Toll-Free: 1-877-961-2618
Fax: 705-744-3967
Email: info@dnssab.ca
Website: www.dnssab.ca
Address: 540 Valois Dr
Mattawa, ON
P0H 1V0
Map
Intersection: Valois Dr and Brook St
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Melanie Shaye - Chief Administrative Officer
Michelle Glabb - Director of Social Services

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/30/2026