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Community and Human Services - Ontario Works

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228 Church St
Belleville
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613-966-1311 or 613-771-9630 (Intake)
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Toll-Free: 1-800-267-0575
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Fax: 613-966-4598
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Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Residents of Hastings County whose income and/or assets are not in excess of the total allowable limits * additional criteria may apply

Fees

None

Executives

Shani Hunter - Manager of Ontario Works
613-966-1311 ext 2303 * hunters@hastingscounty.com

Languages

English

Area Served

Hastings County

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Social assistance for income support and employment assistance * multiple locations in Hastings County

Possible coverage for
  • drug and dental, eyeglasses, hearing aids
  • employment start-up benefits
  • diabetic and surgical supplies and dressings
  • costs associated with traveling for medical appointments
  • costs related to a special diet (as prescribed by an approved health professional) and pregnancy nutritional allowance
  • temporary help to those in urgent need including pending Ontario Disabilities Support Program applicants

Housing and Homelessness Fund for social assistance recipients and people living on a low income * eligible items may include rent arrears * hydro or heat deposit * hydro or heat arrears * health and welfare and rent deposit
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025: Suggest an edit