Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: OAK0911
Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2025

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 https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Ontario-Works
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Margaret Jasinski, Manager, Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2795; Email: margaret.jasinski@halton.ca
Alternate Contact Jocelyn Chadwick, Supervisor, Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2724; Email: jocelyn.chadwick@halton.ca

Agency Information

Primary Executive Sandy Palinski, Director, Employment and Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2730

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 Ages: 16 year(s) and up

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
 
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Intersection Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories Community Supports
Parenting Sub-Categories Financial Assistance
Service Categories Provincial/Territorial Income Assistance Programs Applications ; Welfare to Work Programs

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Halton. Social and Community Services
The Social and Community Services Department is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering social services to the residents of Halton.
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Locations for this Service

1 Location(s) for this Service
Oakville - Halton Regional Centre
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
 
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