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Hamilton. Community and Emergency Services

Ontario Works, Central Location

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Record #: HAM0601 Last Modified: 11 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
Ontario Works Central Office
250 Main St E
Hamilton, ON L8N 1H6
 
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Major IntersectionWellington St S and Main St E
Office PhoneGeneral Inquiries: 905-546-4800 (New Applicants Press 1)
FaxOntario Works 905-546-2877
Crisis PhoneContact the Intake Unit through the General Inquiries phone number 905-546-4800 (press 1)
TTY Phone* Bell Relay Assistance 1-800-855-0511  
* Operator Assistance 1-800-855-1155  
* TDD 905-546-2480
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/ontarioworks
Primary ContactKerry Lubrick, Director, Employment and Income Support Division, Community Services; Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 4855; Fax: 905-546-2202; Email: kerry.lubrick@hamilton.ca
Alternate ContactBill Atanas, Director, Benefit Eligibility Division, Community Services; Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 2941; Email: bill.atanas@hamilton.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Benefit Eligibility Division ; Career Development Centre ; City of Hamilton ; Employment and Income Support Division ; Family Benefits ; Housing Stability Benefit ; Mothers Allowance ; Ontario Works ; OW ; Social Services ; Welfare ; Youth Track Program
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionOntario Works provides financial and employment assistance to individuals and families in need. Services provided include:  
 
* Applications for Ontario Works assistance and emergency assistance  
* Ongoing Ontario Works case management  
* Connection to community agencies/organizations  
* Employment Counselling and referrals 
 
LOCATIONS: 
Ontario Works Central Office 
250 Main St E 
Hamilton, ON L8N 1H6 
 
Ontario Works Mountain Office 
1550 Upper James St, Unit 14A 
Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6 
 
Ontario Works East End Office 
2255 Barton St E, Unit 3 
Hamilton, ON L8H 7T4 
 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) - 65 year(s) 
 
Youth and adults 18 years and over in financial need ● employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment (funds must be managed by a trustee, guardian or agency) ● financial need is determined by a review of income, liquid assets and living expenses ● Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- parents 16-21 years ● Employment Resource Centre -- open to all
Applicationhttp://www.hamilton.ca/HealthandSocialServices/SocialServices/OntarioWorks/HowToApply.htm 
 
Contact the Local Intake Unit through the General Inquiries phone number 905-546-4800 (press 1) 
 
On-line applications: http://www.ontario.ca/socialassistance 
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Interpretive Services - available if required
FundingCity / Town ; Provincial
Indexing
Service CategoriesProvincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs ~ Benefits Screening
SubjectsFamily benefits ; Financial assistance ; Municipal government ; Social assistance ; Welfare
Local SubjectsOntario works