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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD0584 | Last Modified: 13 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Ontario Works Financial Assistance - monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income. Provides a monthly drug benefit card, special diet allowance, medical transportation and other services such as: Employment Benefit - helps with costs related to finding or starting a job or work placement Sustainable Housing Benefit (SHB) - assists low income residents including seniors, OW and ODSP recipients with rent or mortgage, utility, energy and heat arrears. Staff assist community members with: * housing searches * tenant and landlord education * tenant and landlord mediation * referrals to other community services on homelessness and affordable housing issues * Application Form Families with Children - helps with costs such as child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children, eyeglasses for children Ontario Works Employment Activities - offers volunteer placements, job search programs, employment placement based on individual’s skills, experience and circumstances * job matching service * basic education including basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, literacy and basic skills * job skills training including development of skills for specific jobs and on-the-job training * support for self-employment and referrals to self-employment programs Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - helps young parents (up to 25 years of age) finish high school, improve parenting skills and find and maintain employment * may include a temporary care program for children with no available parent Other Services: Discretionary Benefits - for OW or ODSP recipients, may include dentures, adult emergency dental services, adult eyeglasses, health care supplies, prosthetic devices, assistance with funerals and burials Transportation Program - shuttle service for OW clients who need transportation to attend any employment related activity, including anything needed to gain employment or employment skills. Discuss with case worker to make arrangements Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 - automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, information and announcements about Ontario Works. Service not available to TTY users Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 - to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Grey County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up |
| Application | If you have been on Ontario Works in the last four years you may complete an update online at grey.ca/ow and will be emailed within 24 hours with details of an appointment If you have not been on social assistance in the last four years you are encouraged to apply online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance To speak to someone over the phone to complete a 15-30 minute screening and make a follow-up appointment, call 519-376-7112 ext 1117. This method may take longer to receive financial assistance |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Call for information |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Satellite offices for existing clients or to drop off applications: Durham: 575 Saddler St E, N0G 1R0 (Rockwood Terrace) * Markdale: 206 Toronto St, S, N0C 1H0 (Grey Gables Building) * Hanover: 286 10th St, N4N 1P2 |
| Located In Community | Grey County |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 9th Ave E and 6th St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-376-7324 * Initial Intake 519-376-7112 ext 1117 |
| Toll Free Phone | Initial Intake 1-800-265-3119 ext 1117 |
| Fax | 519-376-4920 |
| intake@grey.ca | |
| Website | www.grey.ca/social-assistance |
| Primary Contact | Andrea Brendel, Ontario Works Manager; Phone: 519-376-7112 ext 1352; Email: andrea.brendel@grey.ca |
| Primary Executive | Barb Fedy, Director of Social Services; Phone: 519-376-7112 ext 1389; Email: barb.fedy@grey.ca |