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Organization: Halton. Social and Community Services - Oakville - Halton Regional Centre - Ontario Works
Phone Numbers: Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
Toll-Free: 1-866-442-5866
Teletype: 905-827-9833
Fax: 905-338-9088
Email: accesshalton@halton.ca
Website: www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financi...
Address: Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1
Intersection: Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Executives: Sandy Palinski - Director, Employment and Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 2730
Contacts: Margaret Jasinski - Manager, Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 2795 * margaret.jasinski@halton.ca
Elizabeth Dance - Supervisor, Social Services
905-825-6000 ext 3653 * elizabeth.dance@halton.ca
Service Description: 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: 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Services and Programs:
Fees: None
Application:

Apply online or call 3-1-1
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:


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
Languages: English ; Interpretive Services
Area(s) Served: Halton Region

This information was last completely updated on: 2-4-2026


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