Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need through:
Financial assistance including income to help with the costs of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits for clients and their families.
Emergency assistance for people who are in a crisis or an emergency situation (such as fire, flood, impending eviction or homeless, health-related crisis, family violence or concern about safety, death in the immediate family or theft).
Please be sure to have the following information available for each family member living with you:
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If you are 16 years of age or older applications can be made on line, in person or by calling the Telephone Application line: 705-474-1923 or Toll Free: 1-877-319-5411. For other questions, please contact the nearest Ontario Works office.