Applying for Ontario Works
You can apply for Financial Assistance through the Ontario Works Program online or by phone. All information provided will be kept private and confidential.
Apply Online |
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Before you apply online, please follow this link to see what information you may need to have on hand.
Once you are ready, click HERE to begin your online application.
Depending on your circumstances, it may take an hour or more to complete your application.
After your application is completed, if you are eligible you will be contacted by your local office within a couple of weeks to complete additional forms and discuss your plan. |
Apply by Phone |
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Before you apply by phone, please follow this link to see what information you may need to have on hand.
Once you are ready, call 1-888-999-1142 to begin your application.
Depending on your circumstances, it may take an hour or more to complete this part of your application. |
Follow-up appointment
Part Two of the Application |
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After your application is completed, if you are determined to be eligible, you will be contacted by your local office within a couple of weeks to complete additional forms and discuss your next steps. |
Who needs to go? |
| You are required to complete this appointment. If you have a spouse or partner, they must also attend this appointment. |
What happens at the appointment? |
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During the appointment, which will likely last one to two hours, your Client Services Worker will:
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Stability Supports:
The focus of the Ontario Works Program through Human Services is to focus on Stability Supports to help the people we work with move towards self-sufficiency.
Some examples of these kind of Stability Supports include benefits to help cover rent or shelter expenses, supports and resources to help with training and education, enhance social inclusion and promote community belonging or address concerns of food security.
If you need supports like this, please ask any of our staff for more details and how we can help.
Employment Supports
If you need financial supports to help with your job search or to start a new job, Employment Ontario may be able to help you.
Your Client Services Worker will refer you to the correct Employment Ontario Office where you will get help with your job search or training plan.
Residents of Kawartha Lakes will be referred to VCCS. Click here to learn more about their programs and the supports they can offer.
Residents of the County of Haliburton will be referred to Fleming CREW located in the village of Haliburton. Click HERE to learn more about their programs and the supports they can offer.
What if I'm not ready for Employment?
If you aren't able to look for work or start a new job, your Client Services Worker will work with you to help develop a plan and connect to supports and services in your community that can help you;
- Access health related services
- Access substance recovery and harm reduction supports
- Access housing and homelessness prevention supports
- Apply for longer term supports like ODSP or CPP-D
Financial assistance
Basic financial assistance |
| Basic financial assistance helps cover the cost of basic needs like food and shelter. The amount you are eligible to receive will vary depending on your family size, the age of your dependents, income and shelter costs. |
Prescription medication coverage |
| You will also be able to use your health card to pay for most prescription medication at a pharmacy. |
Special diet allowance |
| Additional assistance may be provided help cover the costs of a special diet required due to an approved medical condition. |
Pregnancy/breast-feeding nutritional allowance |
| Pregnant or breast-feeding women may be eligible for an allowance to cover the costs of nutritional needs associated with pregnancy and breast-feeding. |
Other benefits |
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You may also be eligible for benefits to help pay for:
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Contact Us
Social Services Lindsay Office
322 Kent Street West, Lindsay ON K9V 4S7
Telephone: 705-324-9870
Toll Free: 1-877-324-9870
F. 705-328-2875
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