Region of Peel

Human Services, Financial Help and Ontario Works

Record #: CWL0386
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jun 2023

Record Details

Social Media Website Website: www.peelregion.ca/help/
Social Media Website

Description & Services

Description Assistance provided to residents of Peel Region, applying for financial help and Ontario Works 
 
Services and programs: 
 
Apply for Ontario Works or emergency assistance (https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/ontario-works/) - for those who need help paying for food, clothing, and shelter, financial help is available from the Ontario government 
Update Social Insurance information (https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/update-info/) - To keep receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support update personal information when there are changes 
Keep housing and avoid eviction (https://www.peelregion.ca/help/past-due-bills/) - Peel residents may be eligible for one-time financial help if they are behind in their bills or facing eviction 
Apply for child care subsidy (https://www.peelregion.ca/childcare-subsidy/) - those who cannot afford child care, can apply for financial help. This is called a child care subsidy, and helps pay for child care 
Apply for rebate on property taxes (https://www.peelregion.ca/help/property-tax-rebate/) - rebates offered to eligible low-income seniors (65+) or low-income persons with disabilities 
Help for people with disabilities(https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/disability-support/) - people who have a disability and need help paying for food and shelter, can apply for financial help. This is called the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) 
Help paying for funeral arrangements (https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/funerals-arrangements/) - Apply for help paying for basic funeral costs for a deceased Peel resident 
Apply for discounted monthly pass (https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/bus-pass-discount/) - People who live in Brampton or Mississauga and cannot afford a monthly bus pass, can apply for a discount 
Help with housing (https://www.peelregion.ca/housing/help/)
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Peel Region
Eligibility •live in Ontario •be 18 years of age or older • willing to do activities that will help you get a job •need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs, and •be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job
Application Call for details or apply on line To apply online, visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
Fees None
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - can be arranged for appointments

Contact Information

Address & Map
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A and B
Brampton, ON L6T 4G4
 
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Intersection Dixie Rd and Queen St E
Transit Information Brampton Transit 905-874-2999; TrransHelp 905-791-1015
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 905-793-9200
Fax 905-793-0485; Family Support Team 905-453-6040; Eligibility Review /Case Presenting Teams 905-453-0519
Toll Free Phone 1-800-327-5379
E-Mail info@peelregion.ca
Website www.peelregion.ca/help/
Primary Contact Charmayne Brown, Community Relations Supervisor; Phone: 905-793-9200 ext 8428

Other Details

Funding Provincial
Service Level (20) Regional Government

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