Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities

Financial support

Learn about financial help for dental, health, housing, funeral expenses and utilities

Discretionary benefits

Apply for Social Assistance / Ontario Works
Apply online to get financial help and employment assistance
Emergency Assistance
Financial help in a crisis or emergency for those not receiving social assistance
Ontario Works Information
Learn about benefits, your social assistance cheque and checking the status
Housing and Homelessness
Find local housing programs and services, including shelters and emergency food
Education and Job Skills
Work with your casemanager to create a plan for education and job skills training
Learning, Earning and Parenting Program
A program that helps young parents complete high school and develop parenting skills
Family Support Program
Help with family-related issues, such as divorce, child custody and legal matters
Addiction Services
Get addiction services support, including referral, assessment and treatment plan, if needed
Community Services Offices
Visit your local office for social assistance and employment opportunities

Contact

For information on social assistance and employment opportunities, call 905-984-6900.

Resources

Social services and programs

Visit 211 Ontario to find social services, programs and community supports in your area.

Report social assistance fraud

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services takes each report seriously and will investigate each case.

Social Services