Region of Peel
Human Services, Income and Social Supports / Ontario Works
Record #:
CWL0386
Last Modified:
13 Jun 2024
Last Full Update:
22 Apr 2024
Record Details
| Social Media | Website: www.peelregion.ca/help/ |
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Description & Services
| Description | Financial and social support / Ontario Works, emergency assistance, and other available support Ontario Works or emergency assistance - https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/ontario-works/ - get help paying for food, clothing, and shelter from the Ontario government Help for people with disabilities - https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/disability-support/ - financial help for people with disabilities to help pay for basic needs Additional disability benefits - https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/additional-benefits/ - additional help for people receiving Ontario Disability Support Keep housing and avoid eviction - https://www.peelregion.ca/help/past-due-bills/ - one-time financial help if you are behind in your bills or facing eviction Discounted monthly bus pass - https://www.peelregion.ca/services/financial-help/bus-pass-discount/ - apply for a discount on your monthly bus pass if you live in Brampton or Mississauga Child care subsidy - https://www.peelregion.ca/childcare-subsidy/ - help covering the cost of licensed child care for your children 12 years or younger 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 Community support - https://www.peelregion.ca/help/community-support/ - Services and resources in the community including learning and newcomer support Mental health and addiction support - https://www.peelregion.ca/housing-social-support/community-support/wellness-response-assistance-program/ - free and confidential mental health and addiction support available to Ontario Works clients |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | •live in Peel Region •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 |
| Intersection | Central Park Dr and Queen St E |
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit 905-874-2999; TrransHelp 905-791-1015 |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-793-9200 |
| Fax | 905-826-9801; Assessment 905-793-4833 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-999-1142 |
| info@peelregion.ca | |
| Website | www.peelregion.ca/help/ |
Other Details
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial |
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government ; (30) Provincial Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Employment ; Financial assistance ; Job search training ; Social assistance ; Welfare |