Emergency Shelter Family Services & Consumer Affairs Employment and Income Assistance | Organization | Family Services & Consumer Affairs Employment and Income Assistance |
| Address | 340-9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba |
| Phone | 726-6336 |
| Toll Free (After Hrs) |
1-866-559-6778 (Emergency Hours: Monday-Friday: after 4:30pm and weekends) |
| Services |
Provides assistance to eligible individuals in need of food and shelter. |
| Eligibility for Services | Eligibility is determined via an application and assessment process. Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) is a provincial program of last resort for people who need assistance to meet basic personal and needs, including food, clothing and shelter. EIA Counsellors may also be able to assist with training, educational upgrading and employment readiness activities. |
| How to Access the Services |
Between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) individuals can phone 726-6336, long distance toll free at 1-866-726-6438 or visit Family Services and Consumer Affairs at 340-9th Street, located in the Provincial Building (second floor). After Hours Emergency Assistance can be accessed by phoning 1-866-559-6778. Individuals will be connected to an on-call center where an intake worker will assess the situation and may issue emergency benefits upon completion of the assessment and application process. |
| Costs |
No costs. |
| Hours |
Day time hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm. After hours assistance after 4:30pm and weekends. |
