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Hamilton. Community and Emergency Services

Ontario Works, East End Location
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Record #: HAM5719 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2013
Special Information
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 East Office
2255 Barton St E, Unit 3
Hamilton, ON L8H 7T4
 
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Site LocationRedhill Creek Centre * Entrance on Nash Rd N
Major IntersectionNash Rd N and Barton St E
Office PhoneGeneral Inquiries: 905-546-4800 (New Applicants Press 1)
FaxOntario Works 905-540-6344
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 ; Mother's Allowance ; Ontario Works ; OW ; Social Services ; Welfare ; Youth Track Program
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton East
WardWard 5
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 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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(2) BARTON ; (4) BAYFRONT
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