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SERVICE DISRUPTION

Due to the Canada Post Strike, all mail, including benefits and letters, will not be delivered.

DON’T LET THE CANADA POST STRIKE AFFECT YOUR ONTARIO WORKS BENEFITS!

Register today for Direct Bank Deposit. This way, your benefits will go directly into your bank account.
Please reach out to your Case Manager today for more information.


DON’T MISS IMPORTANT MESSAGES & LETTERS ABOUT YOUR ONTARIO WORKS BENEFITS!

Register today for MyBenefits!
Ontario.ca/MyBenefits (EN) or Ontario.ca/MesPrestations (FR)

 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you receive your cheque by mail, please contact your Ontario Works office for details as to where and when you can pick up your cheque.

 

 


If you receive your payments through direct deposit or a reloadable payment card, payments will continue to be deposited as usual.

You are still required to report income and changes to your circumstances.
Options to report may include: MyBenefits, email, pick-up/drop off at any office location.

Welcome to the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board

Our vision: Healthy, Sustainable Communities

Our Mission: Support accessible human services in Nipissing District.

This is what we do:

We help people to put an affordable roof over their heads, we make sure an ambulance takes you to the hospital when needed, we help residents find affordable childcare so that they can go to work to support their family, and we’re there when a little support can make a world of difference during a rough patch in life.

1,007
Children

In 2024, 1,007 children in the Nipissing District received subsidized child care.

2,320
Housing Units

DNSSAB subsidizes 2,320 community housing units, including 2,109 units provided by 22 social and affordable housing providers.

2,843
Individuals & Families

In 2024, Ontario Works assisted 2,843 individuals & families on average each month.

19,293
PARAMEDIC RESPONSES

Last year, Nipissing District Paramedics responded to 19,293 calls.

85,000
Population
17,000
Area (SQ KM)
11
MUNICIPALITIES

This is who we serve:

The District of Nipissing has a population of approximately 85,000 people covering 17,000 square kilometers. This includes 11 municipalities, two First Nations and two unorganized areas; Nipissing North and Nipissing South.