GUIDE. Community & Employment Service Providers of Parry Sound District

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1 Community & Employment Service Providers of Parry Sound District GUIDE A guide to some of the local employment and community service providers, and how they can help you with your job search! This Employment Ontario project is funded by the Ontario Government.

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3 Table of CONTENTS 2 Child Care District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - Parry Sound, Powassan, & South River YMCA North Bay - Callander YMCA Parry Sound 6 10 Literacy & Academic Upgrading Food Services Canadore College Contact North - Distance Learning Services East Parry Sound Literacy Council Parry Sound Public Library Wasauksing First Nation YMCA Parry Sound Burk s Falls Food Bank Callander & Area Food Bank Good Happenings Food Bank - South River Harvest Share Powassan Food Bank The Salvation Army - Rainbow Country Church Food Bank Sundridge Food Bank 15 Mental Health Services Canadian Mental Health Association District of Parry Sound Victim Service Esprit Place Family Resource Centre Muskoka Parry Sound Coordinated Sexual Assault Services Parry Sound Family Service Salvation Army - Rainbow Church Family Services 19 Housing Services Almaguin Highlands Community Living Community Living Parry Sound District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - Social Housing 22 Womens Services Esprit Place Family Resource Centre Muskoka Parry Sound Coordinated Sexual Assault Service Womens Own Resource Centre

4 Table of CONTENTS Employment & Training Services Self-Employment Services Disability Support Services Almaguin Highlands Community Living Community Living Parry Sound Dokis First Nation Employment North Northern Lights Service Canada YMCA Parry Sound - Employment Services Parry Sound Area Community & Business Development Centre The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound NECO - Community Futures Development Corporation Womens Own Resource Centre Almaguin Highlands Community Living Community Living Parry Sound Hands thefamilyhelpnetwork.com RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living One Kids Place

5 HOW TO Use this guide This is NOT a complete guide of all community and employment services offered. It is simply a reference tool that provides information about some organizations providing employment related services. Each organization has been classified in each section that applies, as in the Table of contents For Example: District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board can be found in the Child Care Services section, as well as the housing section. ICONS Next to each organization s listing, you will see some icons. These icons represent additional services that the organization offers or provides access to. Apprenticeship Support High School Diploma / Equivalency Program Assistance French Language Training Job Match / Placement Ontario Disability Support Program Ontario Works Program For Example: YMCA Parry Sound - Employment Services 1 YMCA Parry Sound can be found in the Child Care, Literacy & Academic Upgrading, and Employment & Training sections. However, their employment service also provides access to job matching and placement services.

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7 CHILD CARE District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - Waubeek Early Learning & Child Care Centre (Parry Sound) Phone: Fax: [email protected] 66 Waubeek St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1C6 Physical Access: Partially Accessible Full or half-day child care programs Qualified early childhood educators on staff Components of HighScope curriculum Special needs children may be integrated into the program as staffing permits Child care fee subsidy through the Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board ( ) District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - Fairview Early Learning and Child Care Centre (Powassan) Phone: Fax: [email protected] 152 Fairview Lane Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 Full or half-day child care programs Before & after school program Qualified early childhood educators on staff Components of HighScope curriculum Special needs children may be integrated into the program as staffing permits Child care fee subsidy through the Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board ( ) 3

8 CHILD CARE District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - First Steps Early Learning and Child Care Centre (South River) Phone: Fax: [email protected] 16 Toronto Ave. P.O. Box 239 South River, ON P0A 1X0 Full or half-day child care programs Qualified early childhood educators on staff Components of HighScope curriculum Special needs children may be integrated into the program as staffing permits Home child care program Child care fee subsidy through the Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board ( ) YMCA of North Bay - St Theresa Early Learning Childcare Centre (Callander) Phone: Fax: Main St. N. Callander, ON P0H 1H0 Full day child care Preschool child care program (1.5-4 years of age) Extended day learning program ( years of age) 4

9 CHILD CARE YMCA of Parry Sound - Child Care Services Phone: Fax: Smith Cres. Parry Sound, ON P2A 2W9 Physical Access: Unknown Young parent program (Birth years of age) Infant child care program (Birth - 18 months of age) Toddler child care program (18 months years of age) Preschool child care program (2.5-5 years of age) Kindergarten child care program (3.8-5 years of age) School age child care program ( years of age) Home child care program Leisure services for all ages 5

10 6 Literacy & Academic Upgrading Services

11 LITERACY & ACADEMIC UPGRADING Canadore College Literacy & Basic Skills Phone: Fax: College Dr. Parry Sound, ON P2A 0A9 Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence Contact North / Contact Nord - Literacy & Basic Skills Phone: Fax: [email protected] c/o Canadore College 1 College Dr., Room 103 Parry Sound ON P2A 0A9 studyonline.ca Physical Access: Unknown - Please call first & French Education and training opportunities offered by Ontario s 24 public colleges, 22 public universities, and 250 public literacy and basic skills and training providers. Connections to full and part-time programs and courses through virtual classrooms anytime or in real time using web conferencing, videoconferencing and audioconferencing. Assistance with information about distance and online programs and courses, and information funding sources Exam invigilation 7

12 LITERACY & ACADEMIC UPGRADING East Parry Sound Literacy Council Phone: Fax: Hwy. 124 P.O. Box 280 South River, ON P0A 1X0 Physical Access: Unknown - Please call first Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence Classes also offered in Burk s Falls & Powassan Parry Sound Public Library Phone: [email protected] 29 Mary St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1E3 (Except for auditorium) Public Computers, WiFi and internet access Books, magazines, audiobooks, DVD s & e-books Home Library Services - will deliver to house Large Print Materials Meeting space Photocopier, scanning and fax services Interlibrary loan services Programs for all ages 8

13 LITERACY & ACADEMIC UPGRADING Wasauksing First Nation - Literacy & Basic Skills Phone: Fax: [email protected] 1126 Geewadin Rd., Unit A, Second Floor P.O. Box 250 Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4 Physical Access: Partially Accessible; Not Accessible - 2nd floor & Ojibway Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education and training, employment or increased independence E-Learning (on-line education) for post secondary education YMCA of Parry Sound - Literacy & Basic Skills Phone: Fax: [email protected] 60 James St., Suite # 303 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T5 Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence 9

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15 FOOD SERVICES Burk s Falls Food Bank Phone: or [email protected] or [email protected] 205 Ontario St., Lower Level P.O. Box 694 Burk s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Physical Access: Partially Accessible - Door does not have button and washroom is not accessible Food bank provides emergency food for people in need Winter coats and boots Christmas food hamper and gift program Callander and Area Food Bank Phone: or After Hours: Lansdowne St. P.O. Box 795 Callander, ON P0H 1H0 Physical Access: Not Accessible Food bank provides emergency food for people in need 11

16 FOOD SERVICES Good Happenings Food Bank (South River) Phone: or Hunter St S. South River, ON P0A 1X0 Provides an emergency food service for individuals or families in need Harvest Share Phone: Miller St., Unit A Parry Sound, ON P2A 2L2 Physical Access: Partially Accessible Food Bank Distribution Warehouse - Emergency food program is once a month program that families may access for an emergency box of food Lunch Bunch program every Monday at 2 pm (free or by donation) Full course community meal every Wed at 4:30 pm at St. James United Church (free or by donation) 12

17 FOOD SERVICES Powassan and District Food Bank Phone: King St. P.O. Box 666 Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 Physical Access: Not Accessible Provides an emergency food service for individuals or families in need The Salvation Army - Rainbow Country Church Food Bank Phone: Fax: [email protected] 61 Gibson St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1X2 Physical Access: Partially Accessible - Church is accessible, office and food bank is not accessible Emergency Food Bank by appointment (Limit of one visit per month) 13

18 FOOD SERVICES Sundridge Food Bank Phone: or Ontario St. P.O. Box 355 Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 Food bank with limit of one visit per month (may except emergencies) 14

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20 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Canadian Mental Health Association Phone: Crisis Line: Fax: Main St. Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 & French Assessment and referral Counseling for life skills, financial management, and emotional issues / psychotherapy & Psychiatric consultation Intensive case management for individuals with serious mental illness 24 hour telephone Crisis support service & Post-crisis follow-up Medication & Rehabilitation Employment and financial services Court Diversion and Support - redirection from criminal justice system for minor offenses Supportive Housing Service - rent supplements to clients For a complete list and more information about programs offered please visit District of Parry Sound Victim Service 16 Phone: Crisis Line: Fax: [email protected] 25 Church St Parry Sound, ON P2A 1Y2 & French Trained Volunteers provide immediate, on-site support and assistance to victims of crime, tragic circumstance, and/or disaster. Volunteer opportunities Victim Quick Response Program: Offers support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or criminal harassment who have no other financial means to access the help they need Family Court Support Program: Provides Support through the Family Court process for Victims of Domestic Violence.

21 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Esprit Place Family Resource Centre Phone: Crisis Line: Fax: A Beechwood Dr. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1J2 ; Interpretive services available Emergency Shelter for women 24 hours crisis phone line without call display Crisis intervention Supportive counseling Access to a community liaison Information and referrals Community Outreach Transitional & Housing Support Program Children s Voices is a program for children (ages 4-16) who have been exposed to domestic violence Muskoka Parry Sound Coordinated Sexual Assault Service Phone: Crisis Line: Fax: [email protected] 7 William St., Suite # 5 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1V2 Physical Access: Not Accessible ; Interpretive services available Individual and group therapy Drop-in program Court, police, or hospital accompaniment services Sexual Assault Therapy program - holistic recovery for women Sexual Assault Intervention for Living (SAIL) program - individual and group psychotherapy utilizing cognitive behavioural approaches and trauma intervention Regular drop-ins available for all women, providing speakers, crafts, networking opportunities etc. South River - Daisy Chain Drop-In, Thursdays 10 am-12 noon at Chalmers United Church 17

22 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Parry Sound Family Service Phone: Fax: Belvedere Ave., Lower Level Parry Sound, ON P2A 2A2 Professional individual or group counseling Alcohol & drug abuse Family Marriage Separation Teen Parenting Fees geared to income Salvation Army - Rainbow Church Family Services Phone: Fax: [email protected] 61 Gibson St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1X2 Physical Access: Partially Accessible - Church is accessible, office is not accessible Budget counseling referrals Spiritual counseling Addictions referrals Emergency services - shelter and food Good Food Box program Healthy Lunch Box program Community Kitchens Cooking program Emergency and disaster response Mobile Unit (Friday Nights) to serve food and hot beverages to the public 18

23 19 Housing Services

24 HOUSING SERVICES Almaguin Highlands Community Living Phone: Fax: Ontario St. P.O. Box 370 Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 Two group homes in Powassan Supported Independent Living Program where clients live on their own with support on a regular basis Living Skills provides assistance in the areas of personal management, social development, household management, basic academic skills, service and community awareness Family Home for adults and children Community Living Parry Sound Phone: Fax: [email protected] 38 Joseph St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 2G5 General household management and domestic skills Recreational activities and hobbies Proper food preparation, storage and handling Basic self-care and personal hygiene, proper use of medication Money management & Banking Education of personal rights and self-advocacy skills Personal shopping & household grocery Medical appointments Community travel Specialized Programs Individualized communication programs Physiotherapy Sensory integration 20

25 HOUSING SERVICES District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board - Housing and Community Services Phone: Fax: Beechwood Dr. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1J2 - in administration office Geared to income Housing Limited Rent supplement units with private landlords Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) assists low income residents including seniors, OW and ODSP recipients with rent or mortgage, utility, energy and heat arrears, assistance with housing search, tenant and landlord education, tenant and landlord mediation, referrals to other community services on homelessness and affordable housing issues Canada/Ontario Affordable Housing Program - As this is time limited and project specific funding please call to find out what programs are being offered. Esprit Place is a ten bed women s Shelter for women fleeing abuse 21

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27 WOMENS SERVICES Esprit Place Family Resource Centre Phone: Crisis Line: Fax: A Beechwood Dr. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1J2 ; Interpretive services available Emergency Shelter for women 24 hours crisis phone line without call display Crisis intervention Supportive counseling Access to a community liaison Information and referrals Community Outreach Transitional & Housing Support Program Children s Voices is a program for children (ages 4-16) who have been exposed to domestic violence Muskoka Parry Sound Coordinated Sexual Assault Service Phone: Crisis Line: Fax: [email protected] 7 William St., Suite # 5 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1V2 Physical Access: Not Accessible ; Interpretive services available Individual and group therapy Drop-in program Court, police, or hospital accompaniment services Sexual Assault Therapy program - holistic recovery for women Sexual Assault Intervention for Living (SAIL) program - individual and group psychotherapy utilizing cognitive behavioural approaches and trauma intervention Regular drop-ins available for all women, providing speakers, crafts, networking opportunities etc. South River - Daisy Chain Drop-In, Thursdays 10 am-12 noon at Chalmers United Church 23

28 WOMENS SERVICES Women s Own Resource Centre Phone: Crisis Line: VCARS: Fax: Physical Access: [email protected] 105 Ottawa Ave. P.O. Box 155 South River, ON P0A 1X0 Fully Accessible & French Business Services Centre available to ALL individuals & businesses Resource Lending library Rural Outreach Program Endeavor - ROPE provides workshops in North, Central and South Almaguin Highlands (East Parry Sound District) to assist women in gaining economic independence o Entrepreneurial Skills Training o Life Skills Workshops o Monthly Resource & Business Networking Luncheons CarPool Almaguin program available for access to employment and education opportunities in North Bay, Huntsville and Parry Sound. 24

29 25 Employment & Training Services

30 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Almaguin Highlands Community Living Phone: Fax: Ontario St. P.O. Box 370 Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 Community Work Experience provides employment supports and guidance including job training, job placement and assessment Clients of Almaguin Highlands may be hired to do basic property maintenance Community Living Parry Sound Phone: ext. 257 Contact: Taylor Robinson Fax: Joseph St. P.O. Box 370 Parry Sound, ON P2A 2G5 Leading Into New Careers (LINC) connects people with employment barriers to best suited employment Employment Planning (resume, cover letter, etc) Job Matching (interview prep, connecting with employers) Job Coaching (on-site support to assist with orientation and learning new skills at a job) Job Retention (support individuals in keeping their job) 26

31 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Dokis First Nation - Employment & Training Services Phone: Fax: [email protected] 940 Main St., Unit A Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1 Physical Access: Not Accessible ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, French; available upon request Community job board with current employment postings Job creation projects and summer student employment jobs Job description development and coordination of hiring participants Advocacy with employment issues Coordination of training programs for community Employment counseling and assessment Employment resources Hiring and staffing logistics Job development Referrals Employment North 27 Phone: Fax: [email protected] 104 Main St. P.O. Box 9 Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 - Outreach available for those who are unable to access office Assessment of skills, interests and experience Job search strategies Resumé development Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities On-the-job training & work experience Assistance maintaining employment Information and referral to other employment and community services Second Career Program offers skills training and financial support for laid-off workers Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program (OSEB) offers income and entrepreneurial support during business development and launch Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for employers to train their employees Outreach drop-in services available in Magnetawan, South River, and Powassan We also work with people who have disabilities helping them secure and maintain employment

32 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Northern Lights Phone: Fax: Ontario St. P.O. Box 609 Burk s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 Assessment of skills, interests and experience Job search strategies Resumé preparation Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities On-the-job training & work experience& assistance maintaining employment Information and referral to other employment and community services Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers Canada-Ontario Job Grant offers financial support for employers to train their employees Service Canada Physical Access: 74 James St. Second Floor Parry Sound, ON Fully Accessible Job Bank helps you find jobs across Canada and has listings that are updated daily Canadian Heritage Information Network allows you to search for jobs in museums and the heritage sector. jobs-emplois.gc.ca is the official website for all Government of Canada jobs open to Canadians outside the public service Office of Literacy and Essential Skills offers tools to help individuals assess and develop essential skills for the workplace. Users can also search more than 300 occupational profiles to learn what skills are needed for a particular job Employment and Social Development Canada supports several employment programs to help unemployed and underemployed Canadians, including those facing barriers to employment CanLearn offers tips and tools on planning and financing your continuing education Connecting Canadians with Available Jobs (CCAJ) initiative will help unemployed people receiving Employment Insurance (EI) regular or fishing benefits stay connected with available jobs that match their skills and are in their local area, and will provide them with the additional support to help them find work For a complete listing and more information about programs offered, please visit 28

33 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES YMCA of Parry Sound - Employment Services Phone: Fax: [email protected] 60 James St., Suite # 303 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T5 Assessment of skills, interests and experience Job search strategies Resumé preparation Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities On-the-job training & work experience & assistance maintaining employment Information and referral to other employment and community services Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers Canada-Ontario Job Grant offers financial support for employers to train their employees Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) assists those 55 to 64 years by offering training and matching with employers Youth Job Connection program offers pre-employment training and work experience for youth who are out of school and who face significant barriers to employment 29

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35 SELF-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre Phone: Fax: P.O. Box Church St., Unit A Parry Sound, ON P2A 1Y2 Provides business loans to a maximum of $150,000 Business consulting Business library of information for public access Community Future Development Corporation focuses on job creation by community strategic planning and providing funding and advisory services to area businesses The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Phone: or ext [email protected] 1 College Dr. Parry Sound, ON P2A 0A9 & French One-on-one consultations Review of business plans Assistance with market research Provision of relevant and timely business information Mentoring and networking opportunities Internet and computer access for business research & planning Professional advisor referrals Import and export information Youth programming 31

36 SELF-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES NECO - Community Future Development Corporation Phone: or Toll Free: Fax: [email protected] 240 First Ave. W. North Bay, ON P1B 3C1 neco.on.ca Physical Access: Unknown - Please call first & French Business Development Services Term loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments to new and existing businesses for business start-up or business expansion Community Development FedNor s Community Economic Development (CED) Unit assists northern and rural communities to strengthen and diversify their local economies through the Community Futures Program and other initiatives of FedNor and Industry Canada that support economic development at the community level Community Futures organizations work with community partners, and support a network of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs), which serve most of rural and Northern Ontario Women s Own Resource Centre 32 Phone: Crisis Line: VCARS: Fax: Physical Access: [email protected] 105 Ottawa Ave. P.O. Box 155 South River, ON P0A 1X0 Fully Accessible & French Business Services Centre available to ALL individuals & businesses Resource Lending library Rural Outreach Program Endeavor - ROPE provides workshops in North, Central and South Almaguin Highlands (East Parry Sound District) to assist women in gaining economic independence o Entrepreneurial Skills Training o Life Skills Workshops o Monthly Resource & Business Networking Luncheons CarPool Almaguin program available for access to employment and education opportunities in North Bay, Huntsville and Parry Sound.

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38 DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Almaguin Highlands Community Living Phone: Fax: Ontario St. P.O. Box 370 Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0 Supported Independent Living Program allows clients to live on their own with support on a regular basis Community Work Experience provides employment supports and guidance including job training, job placement and assessment Clients may be hired to do basic property maintenance Living Skills provides assistance in the areas of personal management, social development, household management, basic academic skills, service and community awareness Recreation and Leisure supports Family Support Services Program provides assistance to families with a child who has developmental disabilities Information available on developmental delays, community resources, support counseling, government programs Referral to appropriate resources Assistance with applications and advocacy Financial assistance Respite Program for adults and children Transitions assist in the transition process of youth & young adults from school to life as an adult Community Living Parry Sound 34 Phone: Fax: Joseph St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 2G5 Family support services (families with children between 3 and 14 years of age with a developmental disability) Youth transitional services offers support with employment, education, volunteerism, recreation, leisure, daily living and the opportunity to gain vital knowledge to make good decisions Respite Services offers support and temporary relief for families involved in caring for a family member with a developmental and/or physical disability Leading Into New Careers(LINC) connects people with employment barriers to employment through Employment Preparation, Job Matching, Job Development, Job Trials and Job Coaching Person-Directed Planning examines life situations to identify supports needed to improve quality of life

39 DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES HANDS TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca Phone: Fax: James St., Unit # King St. Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T5 Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0 Physical Access: Partially Accessible - main floor only ; French - in designated areas Autism Intervention Program uses Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) Behaviour Communication Therapy Services (BCT) Skills training sessions to small groups of children and adolescents, and education / prevention in-service on topics related to ASD behaviour Enhanced Respite Crisis provides families with additional funds to extend number of respite hours Enhanced Respite Special Activities supports creation of new activities or expansion of existing activities Counseling Services School-Based and Home-Based Mental Health Services Community Action Program For Children promotes the healthy development of children up to 6 years of age Developmental Support Services RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living Phone: Fax: [email protected] 6 Albert St., Room # 1326 Parry Sound, ON P2A 3A4 Direct Funding Self-Managed Attendant Care allows people with disabilities to become employers of their own attendants Referrals for individuals to community programs, workshops and agencies Group support offers a comfortable atmosphere for learning new skills Information for areas such as education, employment, housing, recreation and leisure 35

40 DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES One Kids Place Phone: Joseph St., Unit # 304 Parry Sound, ON P2A 2G5 ; French - French will be arranged Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Speech therapy Therapeutic recreation Social work services Autism services Augmentative Communication Seating and Mobility Orthotics Developmental Clinic, Feeding and Swallowing Concerns Applied Behavior Analysis based services and supports for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders 36

41 For more information about any of these employment and community service providers, please contact them or visit them online. Please keep in mind that these are a selection of some of the providers in the Nipissing District only. For a complete listing of community services in Canada, please visit

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44 This Employment Ontario project is funded by the Ontario Government.