Simcoe County, Corporation of
Site: Administration Centre
Service: Social and Community Services Division - Ontario Works
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MID0427 | Last Modified: 13 Oct 2020 | Last Full Update: 13 Oct 2020 |
| Location, Telephone & Internet | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 705-722-3132 * Bradford 905-778-9058, Beeton, Tottenham area 905-729-4514 |
| Toll Free Phone | Interactive Voice Response (IVR): 1-800-808-2268 * Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867 |
| Fax | 705-722-4720 |
| Website | https://www.simcoe.ca/OntarioWorks/Pages/home.aspx |
| Located In Community | Midhurst |
| Address | Administration Centre 1110 Hwy 26 W Midhurst, ON L9X 1N6 View MapQuest Map |
| Intersection | Hwy 26 W and County Rd 27 |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact | Jamie Moran, Director of Ontario Works, County of Simcoe; Phone: ext 1117; Email: jamie.moran@simcoe.ca |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provides financial and employment assistance to people in need * beneficiaries able to work must participate full-time in suitable employment support activities including volunteer work. Financial support may be available for adults who are caring for a child who is not their own and experiencing a financial burden due to the added responsibility. Welfare Fraud Hotline: to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance Interactive Voice Response (IVR): automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * Individuals receiving Ontario Works will be provided an ID number and PIN * service not available to TTY users |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * IVR Line: Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 12 noon-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Simcoe County residents * Eligibility depends on assets and income * Students 16-18 years, attending school but not living at home must meet special circumstances to be approved for assistance. |
| Application | Call for initial intake or applications may be made online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance * applicant must provide some basic financial information * a verification interview in the local office will be required. |
| Languages | English ; French - Reception, Website, Programs, formal, on request ; Interpretive Services - Programs, on request |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |