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Employment and Social Services - Ontario Works

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Description
Financial and employment assistance for people in temporary financial need to help pay for basic needs such as:
  • food
  • housing costs
  • certain furniture such as beds, cribs, high chairs and a stove or fridge where not provided by landlord
  • prescription drugs
Eligibility
Individuals of 16 years and older
* Eligibility is based on family size, income, assets and housing costs
Application Process
Applications for Ontario Works are now completed by the province.
There are two ways to apply: Emergency Assistance:
  • Applications for emergency assistance are completed online or over the phone.
  • Online: Apply at ontario.ca/EmergencyAssistance
  • Phone: Call 3-1-1 to apply and select 1 for English, 4 for Social Services to be assessed.

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 - automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, etc.
Sign up for MyBenefits at mybenefits.mcss.gov.on.ca/auth/login to report changes or get information about your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program case.
Documents Required
Supporting documents, see website for more information
Toll Free
1-866-261-9799
Office
3-1-1 - Select 1 for English or 2 for French, then option 4 for Social Services, then option 3
TTY
613-580-2401
Web Site
Visit Website
Mailing Address
Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd
Ottawa, ON, K1J 8M6
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
Last Updated On
February 6, 2026
Address
Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd
Ottawa, ON, K1J 8M6
Cross street: Ogilvie Rd and Eastvale Dr
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Accessibility
Fully accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Mon-Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm
* Thu 9 am-7 pm
* Sat 9 am-1 pm
Service Area(s)
Ottawa
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