Family & Social Support

Family and social assistance is available to residential families in need, with several available programs available right within the community.
Family & Social Support

Assistance when it is needed most

The Town of Cochrane, with the assistance of the Ministry of Ontario, has a network of family and social assistance programs available for eligible residents who are in need. The services range from community living services, to low income housing, and emergency medical. Below is a list of local organizations who are here to help.

North East Association for Community Living

The Intégration Communautaire Cochrane Community Living Board maintains and operates three group homes, and provides services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.

The following programs are among the services they provided:

  • Group living
  • Life skills training centre
  • Transitions program
  • Respite support
  • Children respite
  • Supported independent living
  • Support employment programs

For more information about these programs, use the contact information provided to get in touch with the organization.

North East Association for
Community Living

18 Second Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-2999

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Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board

The District of Cochrane Social Services Administration Board was established in February 1999 by provincial legislation and is responsible for the planning and delivery of Ontario Works, children’s services, emergency medical services, social and affordable housing, homelessness prevention programs, and community resource centres. They provides the delivery of provincial mandated services.

The District of Cochrane Social Services Administration Board covers the complete north, and has offices in Timmins, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and up the coast in Moosonee.

For more information about these programs, use the contact information provided to get in touch with the organization.

Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board

149 Fifth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4214
Toll Free: 888-626-1538
Fax: 705-272-2883

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facility closure Notice

Please be advised of the following service changes and municipal facility closures regarding the 2024-2025 Christmas and New Year Holidays