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Public Bulletin | As of June 29, 2012, the Employment Resource Centre section of Ontario Works will be closed at this location. The Employment Resource Centre at 181 Main Street West, (Career Development Centre) is not affected by this change | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address & Map | Ontario Works Office 1550 Upper James St, Unit 14A Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6  | |||
| Site Location | South Hamilton Square Mall | |||
| Major Intersection | Upper James St and Rymal Rd W | |||
| Office Phone | General Inquiries: 905-546-4800 (New Applicants Press 1) | |||
| Fax | Ontario Works 905-546-1018 | |||
| Crisis Phone | Contact 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 | |||
| Website | www.hamilton.ca/ontarioworks | |||
| Primary Contact | Kerry 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 Contact | Bill 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 ; City of Hamilton ; Family Benefits ; Housing Stability Benefit ; Mothers Allowance ; Ontario Works ; OW ; Social Services ; Welfare | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton Mountain Central | |||
| Ward | Ward 8 | |||
| Description | Ontario 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 | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) - including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 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 | |||
| Application | http://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 | (27) UPPER JAMES ; (35) COLLEGE ; (44) RYMAL | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services - available if required | |||
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial | |||
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| Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs ~ Benefits Screening | |||
| Subjects | Family benefits ; Financial assistance ; Municipal government ; Social assistance ; Welfare | |||
| Local Subjects | Ontario works | |||
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