Cornwall (City of) - Human Services Department - Ontario Works Division - Winchester

Organization:	Cornwall (City of) - Human Services Department - Ontario Works Division - Winchester

Phone Numbers:	613-448-3987

Toll-Free:	1-877-448-3987

Fax:	613-774-6439


Email:	ontarioworks@cornwall.ca

Website:	www.cornwall.ca

Address:	530 Fred St, Suite G4 Winchester, ON K0C 2K0

Intersection:	Main St W and St Lawrence St

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

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

Executives:	Mellissa Morgan - General Manager, Human Services and Long-Term Care

Service Description:	Financial Assistance Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * other services include: Employment Assistance Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children Managing Participation Community Placement -- volunteer placements * job search programs -- based on individual’s skills, experience and circumstances * employment placement -- job matching service * basic education -- basic adult upgrading * high school upgrading * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes * literacy and basic skills * job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs * on-the-job training * supports to self-employment -- referrals to self-employment programs Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment Other services Discretionary Benefits – may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials * programs may vary by City or Municipality, and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Fees:	None

Application:	To apply for Ontario Works, call or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Youth and adults 18 years and over in financial need * employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment (funds must be managed by a trustee, guardian or agency) * financial need is determined by a review of income, liquid assets and living expenses * Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- parents 16-21 years * Employment Resource Centre -- open to all

Languages:	English ; French

Area(s) Served:	North Dundas ; South Dundas


This information was last completely updated on: 4-10-2025

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