The Help Centre
Service: Income Assistance, The Help Centre
Description
| Description (Service) | Money Management: One on one confidential review of income and expenses and the management of them. They work with the individual to help create a workable budget and supply tips on how to better manage finances. Referral to Credit Counselling if appropriate. Group workshops on Money Management are also available. Low-Income Energy Assistance Program: This program ensures the residents have opportunities to successfully sustain their housing and to maintain their utilities in periods of energy crisis through education and advocacy, facilitating applications to provincial and municipal emergency funds and by supplying residents with current energy conservation information. Ontario Electricity Support Program: this program provides support to clients to access a credit on their utility bill. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm, Thu 9 am-2 pm Appointments available any time during office hours |
| Areas Served | Northumberland County |
| Eligibility | LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): Those under threat of utility disconnection (electricity, gas) |
| Application | Call for information LEAP and OESP applications received and processed remotely or by appointment Outreach services by appointment only |
| Languages | Spanish - Interpretation, Programs |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Site Location | The Fleming Building |
| Located In Community | Cobourg |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-372-2646 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-698-3382 |
| info@thehelpcentre.ca | |
| Website | http://www.thehelpcentre.ca |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northumberlandhelpcentre/ |
| Primary Contact | Program Coordinator |
| Mailing Address | 1005 Elgin St W Suite 305 Cobourg, ON Canada K9A 5J4 |
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