Sector: Administration, Ontario Works, Children’s Services, Emergency Medical Services, Housing

Website: www.cdssab.on.ca

Contact: Toll-Free: 1 (877) 259-7722, Telephone: (705) 268-7722 Fax: (705) 268-8302

Email: communications@cdssab.on.ca

Location: 500 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, ON P4N 1B7

You may often hear the term “DSSAB” within our community. DSSAB stands for District Social Services Administration Board. A special agency created by the Province and given the responsibilities to deliver Social Services within the community. These were created, in the north, where there is no existing municipal government with the legal jurisdiction to act as a Service Manager.

Funding Source: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipality-based contribution from Tax Levy, Ministry of Education