Description

Yukon Social Assistance provides financial help to people who do not have enough money to live on. It helps cover the costs of basic needs. This program is a last resort after you’ve explored all other possible sources of income. Please note, if you receive social assistance you cannot leave the territory. The only exception is for medical travel that’s approved by the Medical Travel Program.

Benefit Amount

Eligibility Criteria

You may be eligible to apply if you do not have enough money to meet your basic needs, and:

• You’re between the ages of 19 and 64;
• Your partner or spouse does not make enough money to meet your basic needs;
• You’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; and
• You do not have a First Nation Status Number, and/or the last working person in your relationship does not have a First Nation Status Number.

Application Process

Set up an intake appointment with a social worker.

How to prepare for your intake appointment:

If you’re married or live with your partner, they must attend the appointment with you. You must also bring:

2 pieces of personal identification (ID) for each family member;

a rental form, lease agreement, or mortgage information;

documents that show money or assets (for example, a notice of assessment of your last tax return or pay stubs);

the social assistance report form that the social worker emailed to you;

the employment history form that the social worker emailed to you; and

bank statements from the past 90 Days — make sure these are printed on the date of your intake.

If you live outside of Whitehorse – Phone the social assistance office in your community to make an intake appointment.

If you live in Whitehorse

1. Phone the office in Whitehorse between 9 a.m. and 9:30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday. You’ll complete a pre-intake appointment over the phone with a social worker.

2. The social worker you speak with will see if you’re likely eligible for assistance.

3. If you’re likely to be eligible, they’ll set you up with an intake appointment.

4. The social worker will email you forms to complete for your intake appointment. It’s important that you provide all information required on these forms.