Essential Services
Located within the West Parry Sound District, the Township of The Archipelago has access to a full range of essential services that support a safe, healthy, and well-supported community.The page below provides residents with information on where to find health services, police services, government services, and other essential supports. Together, these services ensure that residents have access to the resources they need to live, work, and thrive in the Township and surrounding region.
Government Services
Parry Sound Service Canada Centre
74 James Street, Floor 2
Parry Sound, Ontario
P2A 1T8
Phone: (800) 622-6232
Hours of service: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Business Services
Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre
The Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with FedNor. The services provided by the CB&DC exist to promote economic growth and community development of the Parry Sound region. The centre focuses on job creation by community strategic planning and providing funding and advisory services to area businesses.
Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre
1A Church Street
Parry Sound, Ontario
P2A 1Y2
Phone: (705) 746-4455
Fax: (705) 746-4435
Email: info@cbdc.parrysound.on.ca
Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce have been working for business for over 500 years. This Chamber has been serving the business community of the Parry Sound Area since 1897. That is a long time to stay relevant!
We constantly evolve to meet the needs of our members. We connect businesses with each other, with resources, information, and services to help you grow. That reach extends Ontario and Canada-wide, to local, provincial, and federal businesses and politicians. We aim to be your go-to source to connect your business with what it needs to succeed, and your business voice with elected officials and our community.
Parry Sound Chamber Area Chamber of Commerce
21 William Street
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1V2
Phone: 705.746.4213
Email: info@psachamber.ca
The Business Centre Nipissing Parrry Sound
We provide support to start-up and small enterprises during their first through fifth years of operation in the districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound by offering easy access to business consulting services and information concerning market research, business planning, management, marketing, technology and financing.
The Business Centre Nipissing Parrry Sound
1 College Drive
Parry Sound, Ontario
P2A 0A9
Phone: 705-746-5892
Employment Services
YMCA Employment Service Centre Parry Sound
YMCA Employment Service Centre offers self directed, independent job search services as well as one-on-one job search support with an employment specialist.
Drop in services include computers for resume and cover letter preparation, internet access, a resource library, assessment tools, job search workshops and fax, photocopy, and telephone use for job search.
One-on-one services include an employment assessment, mentoring and coaching from an employment specialist, job matching and placement, possible financial incentives, job retention assistance and an intensive assisted job search and coaching program.
The YMCA Employment Service Centres offer employer information and support for employers in the way of employment placement and training.
The YMCA employment specialists can recommend wage subsidies for employers depending on the training needs of the worker and the wages of the job. Whatever support you require, our professional staff will work with you to formulate a plan that is sure to address your specific needs in a timely manner and with guaranteed results.
The YMCA offers outplacement and career transition services to help displaced employees gain the motivation and drive to find meaningful personal and career direction at a difficult point in their lives.
YMCA Employment Services
60 James Street
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1T5
Phone: (705) 746-8480
Website: ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
LINC Employment Services
Leading Into New Careers (LINC) helps people who have a disability find employment and be successful in the workplace. LINC helps employers who want reliable staff find able people.
- LINC, an employment services provider for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Supports division, is funded through the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS).
- LINC takes a holistic approach which acknowledges employment as a meaningful attachment to community life. Our objective is connecting people with employment barriers to sustainable, competitive jobs. At LINC, we ensure that individuals are matched with employment opportunities that are successful for both them and their employer.
- LINC will provide individualized services that will assist in success within the workplace. We do this by maintaining regular contact with both the employer and employee as needed. Individualized supports are available at no cost.
LINC
38 Joseph Street
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 2G5
Phone: (705) 746-9330
Email: info@lincparrysound.ca
Website: lincparrysound.ca
Police Services
West Parry Sound OPP
7 Bay Street, Box 458
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 2X5
General Inquiries: (705) 746-4225
Family And Children's Services
District of Parry Sound Children Services
Programs that we offer throughout the Parry Sound District:
- Child Care Fee Subsidy
- Licensed Early Learning and Child Care Centres
- Home Child Care Program
- Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres
- Inclusion Support Services for children with special needs
- HIGH FIVE/Summer Recreation Programs
Parry Sound Office
1 Beechwood Drive
Parry Sound, Ontario
P2A 1J2
Phone: 705-746-7777 or 1-800-461-4464
South River Office
16 Toronto Avenue, Box 239
South River, Ontario
P0A 1X0
Phone: 705-386-2967 or 1-800-563-4201
Paramedic Services
Parry Sound EMS
99 Bowes Street
Parry Sound ON
P2A 2L8
General Inquiries: (705) 746-8440
Social Services
The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) provides social services to all citizens in the District of Parry Sound, including:
- Children's Services (Child care information & fee subsidy, directly operated home and child care programs, EarlyON programs, and Inclusion Support Services)
- Income Support & Stability (Financial Support, employment support, life stabilization support, and the Homelessness Prevention Program)
- Housing Services (Community housing, landlord engagement, housing programs, and housing subsidies)
- Violence Against Women (Esprit Place Family Resource Centre & Shelter, the Outreach Program, and the Children’s Voices Program)
CONNECT WITH THE DSSAB! www.psdssab.org
1-800-461-4464
Health Services
Health Care Connect helps you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner. For more information, call 1-800-445-1822 or visit Health Care Connect.
West Parry Sound Health Centre
6 Albert St
Parry Sound, ON P2A 3A4
(705) 746-9321
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
As one of 36 public health units across Ontario, we:
- Promote healthy lifestyles including nutrition, active living, reproductive, sexual and dental health, and child development.
- Prevent tobacco use, substance and alcohol misuse, and injuries. Prevent diseases through genetics counselling and clinical services for immunization, dental, and sexual health.
- Protect our communities from infectious diseases and environmental hazards in food, water, air, and soil.
- Prepare for, respond to and support recovery from major emergencies.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
70 Joseph St Unit 302
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1Z7
Phone: (705) 746-5801