The Social Service division is prepared to provide financial and medical support to our community’s residents. To further our community’s objectives, we are also looking for ways to develop and enhance our services. The Oneida social service administration offers the most beneficial amenities possible to everyone in our community. We offer Serices committed to the health and safety of all members of our community.
Find services below:
The Oneida Nation’s Ontario Works office helps Oneida Nation community members seeking Ontario Works program information and requirements which includes assessing eligibility, assisting in the preparation of applications, identifying financial benefits; and provides family support services.
Jordan’s Principle is designed to ensure all First Nations children and youth can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them.
The program offers emergency shelter for up to six (6) weeks. During residency, staff will provide safety, crisis intervention, support and referrals for abused individuals and families on a 24/7/365 basis. Additionally, we offer advocacy in the areas of housing, legal issues, financial needs and medical assistance. A 24-hour crisis line is available to individuals in need of assistance and counselling.
24/7 hour crisis line: 519-652-0657
Oneida Nation of the Thames provides a strong advocacy role for child welfare clients involved with Ontario Children’s Aid Society to ensure that they understand their rights and are respected. The Band Representation Service provides representation on behalf of Oneida Nation of the Thames as a party to all Family Court Proceedings when children are receiving child protection from Ontario Children’s Aid Society. These services are provided for cases both on and off Oneida Nation of the Thames, with the intent that wherever children who are Band members will be cared for by a family of Oneida Nation of the Thames, or by another Aboriginal Family and that they do not lose their connection to the Aboriginal culture and heritage.
Oneida Nation Ontario Works Office
2213 Elm Ave,
Southwold, Ontario
N0L 2G0
Tel: 519-652-1055
Fax: 519-652-9880
Oneida Family Healing Lodge
1683 Elijah Rd
Southwold, Ontario
N0L 2G0
Tel: 519-652-6705
Fax: 519-652-2622
Oneida Band Rep Program
1683 Elijah Rd
Southwold, Ontario
N0L 2G0
Tel: 519-652-6705
Fax: 519-652-2622