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Halton. Social and Community Services DepartmentEmployment Housing and Social Services Division, Ontario Works Halton |
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| Contact Numbers | |||
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| Office Phone | 311 or 905-825-6000 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 | ||
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 | ||
| Crisis Phone | 905-825-6000 | ||
| Fax | 905-338-9088 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Halton Region | ||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Organization Email | busdev@halton.ca | ||
| Website | www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=10114 | ||
| Primary Contact | Carolyn Schoenfeldt, Manager, Social Services; Email: carolyn.schoenfeldt@halton.ca | ||
| Alternate Contact | Fay Gray, Administrative Assistant; Email: fay.gray@halton.ca | ||
| Primary Executive | Director, Employment Housing & Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2730 | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Halton Region - service locations in Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown and Milton | ||
| Description | * a program that provides temporary financial assistance to individuals returning to the workforce * the goal of the program is to help people gain employment and independence 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/eviction costs * employment-related costs * the amount you receive depends on your family size, income, assets and housing costs Employment Assistance * help to prepare for and find a job: education programs * job specific skills training * literacy training * learning/earning/parenting (LEAP) * employment placements * community placements Ontario Works offices in Halton | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | ||
| Eligibility | to be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works you must * live in Ontario * need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs * be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job | ||
| Application | You can apply by calling 311 or apply online | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Resources Available | online resources | ||
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial | ||
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government | ||
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| Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs ; Welfare to Work Programs | ||
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