- Description
Provincial program that provides temporary financial and employment assistance, also known as social assistance, for people who are in financial need
- financial assistance: help with the essential costs of living (food, clothing and shelter costs)
- benefits: benefits for yourself and your family, including drug coverage
- person centered supports, such as workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education
- Eligibility
- Candates must adhere to following conditions:
- live in Ontario
- be 18 years of age or older
- be willing to do activities that will help you get a job
- Application Process
- To apply for Ontario Works by phone, call 1-888-999-1142 or TTY: 1-855-955-6238 between the hours of 8:30-5:00 Monday to Friday
* To apply in person, please call 1-888-952-6275 or 613-267-4200 ext. 2140 to speak with clerical team
* To apply online, click here - Documents Required
- Before applying, make sure you have the following information for yourself and each member of your family:
- Proof of date of birth
- Citizenship and Immigration information
- Social Insurance Number
- Health Card Number
- Address details (current and past 12 months)
- Rent or mortgage details
- Utilities details (e.g. gas and hydro)
- Landlord's name and address
- Bank account information
- Income and asset information
- Employment status and history
- Toll Free
- 1-855-955-6238 - Ontario Works TTY
- Office 1
- 613-267-4200 - Ontario Works
- Office 2
- 1-888-999-1142 - Ontario works
- Fax
- 613-267-3620
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- County of Lanark Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Rd
Perth, ON, K7H 3C6
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
- Last Updated On
- December 16, 2025
- Address
- County of Lanark Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Rd
Perth, ON, K7H 3C6
Cross street: Wilson St W and Sunset Blvd
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pmMon8:30 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
- Service Area(s)
- Lanark County

