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Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: North Halton Site - Employment and Social Services Division

Service: Ontario Works

Record #: OAK0256
Last Full Update: 07 Dec 2022

Contact Information

Office Phone Call to arrange an appointment 905-825-6000
Toll Free Phone 1-866-442-5866
TTY Phone 905-827-9833
Website www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Ontario-Works
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/RegionofHalton
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton
Primary Contact Elizabeth Dance, Supervisor, Social Services, Halton Region; Phone: 805-825-6000 ext 3653; Fax: 905-875-1411; Email: elizabeth.dance@halton.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status (20) Regional Government ; (30) Provincial Government
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 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

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Acton ; Georgetown ; 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 Call 905-825-6000 to arrange an appointment
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Interpreters for other languages provided as required.
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
470 Bronte St, Suite 207
Milton, ON L9T 2J4
 
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Intersection Bronte St and Derry Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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