In light of Covid-19, the District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board (PSDSSAB) is taking the following precautions:
- Emergency services are continuing
- All Social Assistance regular and emergency payments will continue
- Social Assistance clients will NOT be required to submit monthly income statements
- No Social Assistance client will be denied benefits simply because they could not sign
documents - Emergency services for Homelessness Program clients will continue
- New admissions into Esprit Place Family Resource Centre will not be accepted however
we will support clients in finding alternative accommodations and the Crisis Line will
continue to operate - All licensed child care and EarlyON programs are closed
- Only emergency repairs will be undertaken at our Community Housing buildings
- Housing clients are not required to submit annual review documentation at this time
- Face-to-face meetings will be limited and all in-person workshops have been postponed
Anyone requiring assistance is asked to call one of the following phone numbers:
Parry Sound – 705-746-7777 or 1-800-461-4464
South River – 705-386-2358 or 1-800-661-3230
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre – 705-746-4800 or 1-800-461-1707
As the situation evolves, further updates will be posted regularly on the PSDSSAB website at
www.psdssab.org.