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Organization:
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Halton. Social and Community Services - Oakville - Halton Regional Centre - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
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Address:
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Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
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Executives:
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Sandy Palinski - Director, Employment and Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 2730
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Service Description:
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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
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Application:
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Apply online or call 3-1-1
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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Interpreters for other languages provided as required.
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