Wellington (County of). Social Services
Ontario Works, Guelph - 129 Wyndham St N
- Description
- Employment Supports and Benefits
- caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
- participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
- employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job
- basic educational upgrading
- English as a second language training
- job specific skills training
- job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
- access to volunteer and employment placements
Other programs include:- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
- Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
- Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
- services for empoyers
- Comments
- What is MyBenefits?
MyBenefits is a new online service available to residents of Ontario who are active Social Assistance recipients.
This service allows recipients to see all issued payments and to report changes anytime (24/7) and on any device (e.g. desktop, tablet or cell phone).
What can recipients do with MyBenefits?
Recipients can currently use MyBenefits to:- Check payment history and view a breakdown of each payment
- Report earned income from an existing employer (i.e. previously reported employer already entered in SAMS), and track the status of earned income submissions
- Report address changes
- View profile information to ensure it is up to date (e.g. phone number, email, household members)
- View letters
- Eligibility
- Youth and adults 18 years and older in financial need.
Employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment (funds must be managed by a trustee, guardian or agency). Financial need is determined by a review of income, liquid assets and living expenses.
Ages: 16 years and up - Application Process
- In person, by phone or online at Ontario Works: How to Apply. An appointment will be scheduled to meet with a caseworker for a verification interview if potential eligibility is determined
Apply by phone or online.
Apply by phone - Call the provincial Intake and Benefit Administration Unit toll free from Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. The telephone application will take approximately one hour to complete. Intake and Benefits Administration Unit 1 888 999 1142, TTY 1 800 387 5559
Apply online - Complete an online application anytime at: Ontario Works: How to Apply An appointment will be scheduled to meet with a caseworker for a verification interview if potential eligibility is determined.
- Office
- 519-837-2670
- Crisis
- 1-800-265-7294
- Fax
- 519-824-9990
- TTY
- 1-800-855-0511
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- 129 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Canada - Languages
- English, Interpretive Services
- Contact
- Ken Harvey, Ontario Works Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-837-2670 ext 3062 - Director
- Stuart Beumer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-837-2670 ext 3065 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Documents required including identification
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- February 15, 2024
- Address
- 129 Wyndham St N
Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9
Cross street: Wyndham St N and Eramosa Rd
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:00 pmTue8:30 am to 4:00 pmWed8:30 am to 4:00 pmThu8:30 am to 4:00 pmFri8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
