Halton. Social and Community Services
Site: Oakville - Dorval Dr - Employment and Social Services Division
Service: Ontario Works
Record #: OAK0911 | Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
Fax | 905-338-9088 |
accesshalton@halton.ca | |
Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Ontario-Works |
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Primary Contact | Margaret Jasinski, Manager, Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2795; Email: margaret.jasinski@halton.ca |
Alternate Contact | Silvana Mazzotta, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2715; Email: silvana.mazzotta@halton.ca |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (20) Regional Government ; (30) Provincial Government |
Primary Executive | Jodi Guilmette, Director, Employment & Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2730 |
Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | 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 * 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 * 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 |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Halton Region - service locations in Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown and Milton |
Eligibility | 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 |
Application | Apply online or call 3-1-1 |
Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Interpreters for other languages provided as required. |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Halton Region |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Income Programs |
HCSD Sub Heading | Social Assistance |
Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs Applications ; Welfare to Work Programs |