Hamilton. Community Services Department Ontario Works, Benefit Eligibility Division, Mountain Location
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map	Ontario Works Office 1550 Upper James St S Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6
Located In Community	Hamilton Mountain Central
Site Location	South Hamilton Square Mall
Major Intersection	Upper James St & Rymal Rd W
Office Phone	General Inquiries (New Applicants Press 1) 905-546-4800
Fax	Ontario Works 905-546-1018
TTY Phone	Bell Relay Service 1-800-855-0511 * Operator Assistance 1-800-855-1155
Website	www.hamilton.ca/socialservices
Bus Routes	(27) UPPER JAMES ; (35) COLLEGE ; (44) RYMAL
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Linda Follows, Program Manager, Ontario Works, Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 1543, Email: linda.follows@hamilton.ca
Alternate Contact	Carmen Poirier, Program Manager - Eligibility Review Unit, Ontario Works, Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 2182, Email: carmen.poirier@hamilton.ca
Primary Executive	Jack Brown, Director of Benefit Eligibility, Ontario Works, Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 2723, Fax: 905-546-2877, Email: Jack.Brown@hamilton.ca
Description & Services
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Description	The Benefit Eligibility Division determines and provides financial support for basic needs for individuals and families who are eligible for Ontario Works Assistance and Special Supports.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Hamilton (City of)
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up
Application	Contact the Intake Unit through the General Inquiries phone number 905-546-4800 (press 1)
Fees	None
Languages	English
Other Details
Alternate Name	City of Hamilton ; Family Benefits ; Mothers Allowance ; Ontario Works ; OW ; Social Services ; Welfare
Ward	Ward 8
Service Categories
Service Categories	Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs ~ Benefits Screening

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