Toronto. Employment and Social Services - Ontario Works, Yorkgate Office

Organization:	Toronto. Employment and Social Services - Ontario Works, Yorkgate Office

Phone Numbers:	416-397-9450

Toll-Free:	1-888-999-1142

Teletype:	416-338-8888 option 3 and option 5

Fax:	416-696-3475


Website:	www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-...

Address:	PO Box 3888 Stn Industrial Park Markham, ON L3R 5T2

Street Address:	Yorkgate Mall, 1 York Gate Blvd Unit 108B Toronto

Location:	Cross street: Jane St and Finch Ave W

Accessibility Notes:	Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

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

Service Description:	Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access: computers with internet access laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones information about upcoming workshops or events onsite services provided by community partners information about government services Financial Supports -- may include money for food shelter and emergency housing related costs clothing and other household costs prescription medications health costs and funeral expenses Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including: childcare housing food banks legal services newcomer services supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities health and mental health services addiction supports Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to: write a resume build job-related skills participate in training gain work experience search for a job People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works: MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers) Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures

Fees:	None

Application:	Apply online or call 1-888-999-1142, TTY 1-800-387-5559

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Toronto residents 18 years and older (16/17 under special circumstances) have a status in Canada in financial need (household cannot meet basic living expenses) willing to make reasonable efforts to find, get ready for or keep a job (unless medical or special circumstances exist) Help with the cost of funerals and some health-related items may be available to people who are not eligible for social assistance Serves those living in postal code areas: M3J, M3N, M9L, M9M

Languages:	English ; French


This information was last completely updated on: 4-4-2025

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