Halton. Social and Community Services - Oakville - Halton Regional Centre - Ontario Works

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1

Toll-Free:

1-866-442-5866

TTY:

905-827-9833

Fax:

905-338-9088

Email:

accesshalton@halton.ca

Website:

www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Ontario-Works

Address:

Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1

Intersection:

Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Executives:

Sandy Palinski - Director, Employment and Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 2730

Public Contacts:

Margaret Jasinski - Manager, Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 2795 * margaret.jasinski@halton.ca
Jocelyn Chadwick - Supervisor, Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 2724 * jocelyn.chadwick@halton.ca

Service Description:

A program that provides temporary financial assistance to individuals returning to the workforce

If you qualify, Ontario Works Halton can also provide:

Financial Assistance -- to help cover the cost of basic needs like food and housing

you may also be eligible to receive other benefits including: prescription drug and dental coverage, eye glasses, diabetic supplies, moving costs and employment-related costs
the amount received depends on family size, income, assets and housing costs

Employment Assistance-- help to prepare for and find a job including:

education programs
literacy training
learning/earning/parenting (LEAP)
job specific skills training
employment placements
community placements

Welfare Fraud Hotline: 416-392-8980 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Services and Programs:

Halton. Social and Community Services - Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Fees:

None

Application:

Apply online or call 3-1-1

Eligibility / Target Population:

To be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works you must

live in Ontario
be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job
meet all other eligibility criteria

Languages:

English ; Interpretive Services

Language Notes:

Interpreters for other languages provided as required.

Area Served:

Halton Region