Region of Peel
Human Services, Financial Help and Ontario Works
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Record #:
CWL0386
Last Modified:
05 Feb 2024
Last Full Update:
09 Jun 2023
Address/Location Info
Address & Map | |
Located In Community | Brampton |
Intersection | Dixie Rd and Queen St E |
Transit Information | Brampton Transit 905-874-2999; TrransHelp 905-791-1015 |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
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 |
info@peelregion.ca | |
Website | www.peelregion.ca/help/ |
Primary Contact | Charmayne Brown, Community Relations Supervisor; Phone: 905-793-9200 ext 8428 |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
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 |
Record Details
Record Views (Total) | 14132 (as of 15 Nov 2023) |
Other Info
Service Level | (20) Regional Government |
Subjects
Publication | CCAC ; CCAC310 ; CDRCP-CIP ; INFOPEEL-PUBLIC ; OACCAC-CW ; SPECIALNEEDS-PUBLIC |