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Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities

Ontario Works / Emergency Assistance

Apply online to get help with financial and employment assistance

Apply for social assistance

Social Service Programs
Emergency assistance, shelter beds, recreation programs, subsidized funeral services
Shelters and Housing Programs
Includes shelters, addictions, emergency food, utilities, crisis situations, transportation, education and employment referrals
Status of your Cheque
You can call to access information on your next social assistance cheque
Community Service Offices
Visit your local office for social assistance and employment opportunities

Reporting Fraud

Welfare Fraud Hotline
Call 1-800-394-7867
Visit your local Community Service office

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

Contact Us

Call 905-984-6900 for information on Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities.

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