What is a DSSAB?
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.
Our Services

Apply for Ontario Works
Apply for Ontario Works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The online application will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Access your OW or ODSP information online
Anytime, Anywhere!
Did you know you can access information about your case, report income, and change your address online? Register now at Ontario.ca/MyBenefits
Apply for Short Term Financial Emergency assistance
Learn how to get short term financial support if you are in a crisis or an emergency situation and don’t have enough money for things like food and housing.
Let us help you!
- Parry Sound Administration Office
- (705) 746-7777
- Toll Free: 1-800-850-8555
- 1 Beechwood Drive, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1J2.
- South River Administration Office
- (705) 386-2552
- Toll Free: 1-800-563-4201
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16 Toronto Avenue
South River, ON P0A 1X0