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Ontario Works

Ontario Works

Ontario Works is a program which provides financial and employment assistance to people in financial need.  The County of Simcoe Ontario Works Department delivers this program to eligible residents of the County of Simcoe and the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia.  Please see the links below for information on the types of assistance and benefits that are available through the Ontario Works Department:

 

Basic Financial Assistance

Temporary Care Assistance

Domiciliary Care Assistance

Funerals and Burials

Emergency Shelters

Women and Children’s Crisis Centres

Assistance for Residents who are not on Social Assistance

Housing Retention Program

 

Other available benefits for people who are currently on social assistance:

 

Health Benefits

Mandatory Benefits

Discretionary Benefits

Employment Related Benefits

 

 

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                                  For further information regarding human services please refer to 211, a free, confidential, province-wide helpline that simplifies finding support and community services for Ontario residents.  211 is accessible by telephone anytime by dialing 2-1-1 or through the Internet.  

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Click here to learn more about 211.

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