Region of Peel - Human Services - Income and Social Supports / Ontario Works

Program:

Income and Social Supports / Ontario Works

Organization:

Region of Peel
Human Services

Phone Numbers:

905-793-9200

Toll-Free:

1-888-999-1142

Fax:

905-826-9801; Assessment 905-793-4833

Email:

info@peelregion.ca

Website:

www.peelregion.ca/help/

Address:

P O Box 3880, Stn Main
Markham, ON
L3R 6J7

Street
Address:

10 Peel Centre Dr, Suite A and B
Brampton

Intersection:

Central Park Dr and Queen St E

Location:

Brampton (Queen St Corridor)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Service Description:

Financial and social support / Ontario Works, emergency assistance, and other available support

Ontario Works or emergency assistance - get help paying for food, clothing, and shelter from the Ontario government
Help for people with disabilities - financial help for people with disabilities to help pay for basic needs
Additional disability benefits - additional help for people receiving Ontario Disability Support
Keep housing and avoid eviction - one-time financial help if you are behind in your bills or facing eviction
Discounted monthly bus pass - apply for a discount on your monthly bus pass if you live in Brampton or Mississauga
Child care subsidy - help covering the cost of licensed child care for your children 12 years or younger
Help paying for funeral arrangements - apply for help paying for basic funeral costs for a deceased Peel resident
Community support - Services and resources in the community including learning and newcomer support
Mental health and addiction support - free and confidential mental health and addiction support available to Ontario Works clients

Fees:

None

Application:

Call for details or apply online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance

Eligibility / Target Population:

•live in Peel Region •be 18 years of age or older •willing to do activities that will help you get a job •need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs, and •be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Interpreter/Translation Services Available

Area Served:

Peel Region