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

Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: Ontario Works

Record #: OAK0911

Last Full Update: 01 Feb 2024

Contact Information

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
E-Mail	accesshalton@halton.ca
Website	www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Ontario-Works
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube
Primary Contact	Jocelyn Chadwick, Acting Manager, Employment & Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2795; Email: jocelyn.chadwick@halton.ca
Alternate Contact	Silvana Mazzotta, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2715; Email: silvana.mazzotta@halton.ca

Agency Information

Primary Executive	Margaret Jasinski, Acting 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 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	Halton Region
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	Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Intersection	Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Income Programs
HCSD Sub Heading	Social Assistance
Service Categories	Provincial/Territorial Income Assistance Programs Applications ; Welfare to Work Programs

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