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Community Services
Information Flyer - May 25, 2017
Office Re-Location Notice - May 1, 2017
Contact Information
Amanda Somerset
amanda.somerset@muskoka.on.ca
(800) 567-0187 x.261
Overview of Community Services
The Community Services department provides social support that promotes the independence, self-reliance and social well-being of individuals and their families that reside within the Township of Georgian Bay. This is achieved through excellence in service delivery, leadership and collaboration with our community partners, including the District of Muskoka.
What is the Role of the Community Support Worker?
The Community Support Worker can assist individuals and their families with:
- Identifying and accessing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, assistance with moving, day care and other referral services
- Submission of applications and admission processes to community based support services
- Understanding and investigating eligibility for social assistance benefits
- Providing guidance, crisis supports and accessing emergency shelter services
- Accessing life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behavior management programs, youth services programs
Core Services Provided
- Housing supports, including:
- emergency shelter information
- landlord and tenants act navigation
- protective housing supports
- Food Security Supports and community based Programs
- Georgian Bay Food bank, including outreach services
- Family Fun cooking events
- The Muskoka Fresh Food Basket Program
Financial Supports
- Ontario works and Ontario Disability Support Program information and navigation assistance
- Recreation and Camp subsidy assistance
Employment Services
- Employment workshops and certifications
- Assistance with job searching and resume development
Seniors Support
- Retire-at-home services
- Independent safety services information
- Health care connect supports and information provision
Wellness Center Services
- Foot Care Services (call Shelley Moore, RN, Professional Foot Care, 705-529-2840)
- Dental Hygiene services (call Patricia Plumb, Smiles Direct, 705-528-2140)