Ontario Works - (Hamilton) Mountain Office

Ontario Works helps people who are in financial need. It offers two types of assistance:

Financial assistance, including:

income support to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter

health benefits for clients and their families

Employment assistance to help clients find, prepare for and keep a job. This assistance may include:

workshops on resume writing and interviewing job counsellingjob-specific training

access to basic education, so clients can finish high school or improve their language skills

In most cases, a client must agree to participate in employment assistance activities in order to receive financial assistance.

Emergency assistance is also available to people who are in a crisis or an emergency situation (e.g. people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship and/or are worried about their safety).

Call (905) 546-4800, or use the website.

Phone

(905) 546-4800

Website

https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/ow/index.aspx