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St Thomas-Elgin Ontario Works

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230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1B2
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519-631-9350
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-4362
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Fax: 519-631-1824
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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2022: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or visit

Housing Links for People (HeLP) - Ontario Works recipients can contact case worker * all other applicants, call 519-631-9350, option 3, to speak with intake worker

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults and youth 16-65 years in financial need who meet eligibility requirements

Discretionary Benefits - Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program clients * may also be available to people with a low income or those in receipt of Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security or Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement

Fees

Free

Executives

Heather Sheridan - Director of Social Services
519-631-9350 ext 7134 * hsheridan@stthomas.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

Elgin

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Social assistance program that provides employment assistance and financial support for basic needs

Financial Assistance - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers emergency assistance for items of extreme need such as: medical supplies (diabetic supplies, surgical supplies) and medical travel and transportation

Employment Assistance - Supports to help people become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance is provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as bus transportation, child care and clothing * services provided by local Employment Resource Centres

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