| Program: | Human Services - Ontario Works - Income and Support Services | ||
| Organization: |
Bruce (County of) |
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| Description of Services: |
The
Income and Support Services division of Bruce County Human Services focuses on
people, providing them with a range of services and supports to respond to
their unique needs and to address barriers to success so that they can move
towards readiness for employment and independence. Ontario Works: provides support to those in financial need. If eligible for Ontario Works benefits you will receive a monthly payment toward your basic needs and shelter costs. Eligibility and the amount of assistance you will receive is dependent on a few things including family size, housing costs and living arrangements, other income you may be receiving and the assets that you own (property, money in bank accounts, investments etc.). Ontario Works recipients may also be eligible to receive prescription drug coverage, funds for medical transportation if required, special diet allowances and funds for diabetic / surgical supplies. To apply for Ontario Works financial assistance, you have two options. 1) To apply online, visit Social assistance home page | Social assistance application 2) To apply via telephone, call Service Ontario at 1-888-999-1142 Temporary Care Assistance: if you are an adult and you are temporarily responsible for the care of a child for whom you have no legal obligation to support financially, and that child is in financial need, you can apply for temporary care assistance on their behalf. Please contact 1-800-265-3022 to apply directly with your local office. Emergency Assistance: provides one time assistance to individuals and families in crisis that meet the eligibility criteria for a maximum of up to 48 days. The amount of assistance will depend on the specific circumstance, but will not exceed what an individual or family would receive from Ontario Works. Anyone already receiving Ontario Works or ODSP are not eligible for Emergency Assistance. To apply for Emergency Assistance, click on Social assistance home page | Social assistance application or contact 1-800-265-3022 to apply directly to the local office. |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults and youth 16-65 years in financial need who meet eligibility requirements | ||
| Application: | See details above | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Bruce County | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 1-800-265-3022 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-265-3022 | ||
| Fax: | 519-881-4324 | ||
| Email: | HumanServicesIntegratedServicesAssistants@brucecounty.on.ca | ||
| Website: | brucecounty.on.ca/income-and-employment-supports | ||
| Address: |
30 Park St, Box 399 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 |
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| Intersection: | Park St and Young St S | ||
| Location: | Bruce County | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Executives: | Tina Metcalfe - Director of Human Services | ||
| Contacts: | Aryn Becker - Income and Support Services Manager | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Dec 11, 2024 |
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