Halton. Social and Community Services, Burlington Site - Employment and Social Services Division, Ontario Works

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Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: Burlington Site - Employment and Social Services Division

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: OAK0258

Last Full Update: 05 Oct 2022

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: https://www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: https://twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton
Primary Contact	Christine Peto, Supervisor, Social Services, Halton Region; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 4529; Fax: 905-634-6633; Email: christina.peto@halton.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status	(20) Regional 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	Burlington
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	Burlington
Address & Map	440 Elizabeth St, 2nd Flr Burlington, ON L7R 2M1 View Google Map
Intersection	Elizabeth St and James St
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

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