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Emergency Assistance for those not on Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and have no access to other supports, have applied to EI but have not received payment. How to Apply online HERE or contact at 519-271-3773 Ext 200. Rates based on OW entitlements and are issued temporarily for 16-48 days through an expedited process

Ontario Works - Basic Financial Assistance may be available to assist with cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits and employment assistance. Eligibility is assessed by reviewing family size, income, assets and housing cost. At this time applications for financial assistance and participation agreements can be completed over the phone and verified through third party checks. More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE How to Apply online HERE or contact at 1-888-999-1142 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply)

Financial Assistance - Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income, monthly drug benefit card and other services including covering the costs related to starting a job or work placement

Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Community Participation - volunteer placements, job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances, employment placement - job matching service, basic education -- basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, literacy and basic skills, job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training, supports to self-employment and referrals to self-employment programs

Discretionary Benefits may include one-time health related items such as eye glasses, emergency dental treatment, prosthetics and health related supplies, Non-health related items such as essential appliances, utility arrears (in order to avoid disconnection, costs associated with funerals, burials and cremations. Programs may vary by City or Municipality

MyBenefits www.ontario.ca/mybenefits online access to report changes to or to get information about your Ontario Works file.

Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian or with no available parent

Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works office to speak with an Outreach worker. Outside of normal business hours, contact Shelterlink at 519-272-2294 or 1-888-829-7484

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Monica Place for Pregnant and Parenting Youth

Monica Place Waterloo

Office: 519-743-0291
Fax: 519-743-0292
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231 Herbert St
Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1 (163km)

County of Bruce.

Human Services - Ontario Works

1-800-265-3005
Office: 519-881-0431
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30 Park St
ON, N0G 2V0 (163km)

Short Description

The Income and Support Services division of Bruce County Human Services focusses on people, providing them with a range of services and supports to respond to their unique needs and to address barriers to success so that they can move towards employment and independence.

Ontario Works: provides support to those in financial need. If eligible for Ontario Works benefits you will receive a monthly payment toward your basic needs and shelter costs. Eligibility and the amount of assistance you will receive is dependent on a few things including family size, housing costs and living arrangements, other income you may be receiving and the assets that you own (property, money in bank accounts, investmnts etc.).

Temporary Care Assistance: if you are an adult and you are temporarily responsible for the care of a child who is in financial need, you can apply for temporary care assistance on their behalf.

Emergency Assistance: provides one time assistance to individuals and families in crisis for a maximum of 45 days. The amount of assistance will depend on the specific circumstance, but will not exceed what an individual or family would receive from Ontario Works. Anyone already receiving Ontario Works or ODSP are not eligibile for Emergency Assistance.

Other services include: Ontario Works recipients will also recieve presciption drug and emergency dental benefits and may be eligible for other benefits such as eyeglasses, medical transportation, special diet allowances and diabetic supplies.

Families with Children - The Bruce County Children's Activity Assistance Program (BCCAAP) provides funds for families with gross earnings under $30,000 to assist with costs for non-sporting activities. The program provides a maximum of $300.00 per year per eligible child.

Participation Benefits - covers costs related to connecting participants with a wide range of supports and services in their community to assist them is moving toward life stability and readiness for employment.

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Discretionary Benefits - may be available to assist with health care related expenses such as orthotics, dentures, small mobility devices and other health care aides not covered by the Assistive Devices program, prosthetic devices, replacement of identification, direct cremation/burials. Individuals must be in reciept of Ontario Works or ODSP benefits to qualify for discretionary benefits.

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 - to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:

529 Gary Street, Kincardine - 519-396-2116

1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin - 519-389-5580

268 Berford Street, Wiarton - 519-534-1286

All are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. All Human Services offices are fully open to the public and appointments are available both in person and virtually depending on the needs and circumstnaces of the individual.

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Norfolk Pregnancy & Family Resource Centre

Pregnancy & Family Resource Centre

Office: 519-428-2177
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37 Robinson St
Norfolk, ON, N3Y 1W5 (172km)