Cornwall (City of) - Human Services Department - Ontario Works

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

613-933-6282 ext 3305

Toll-Free:

1-888-655-2656

Fax:

613-932-6969

Email:

humanservices@cornwall.ca

Website:

www.cornwall.ca

Address:

340 Pitt St, PO Box 877
Cornwall, ON
K6H 5T9

Street
Address:

340 Pitt St, 4th Flr
Cornwall

Intersection:

Pitt St and 3rd St W

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm

Executives:

Mellissa Morgan - General Manager, Human Services and Long-Term Care

Service Description:

Financial Assistance Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * other services include: Employment Assistance

Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Managing Participation Community Placement -- volunteer placements * job search programs -- based on individual’s skills, experience and circumstances * employment placement -- job matching service * basic education -- basic adult upgrading * high school upgrading * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes * literacy and basic skills * job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs * on-the-job training * supports to self-employment -- referrals to self-employment programs

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Other services Discretionary Benefits – may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials * programs may vary by City or Municipality

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Also offers a Homelessness Funding program, an Emergency Energy Fund program, and a Domiciliary Hostel

Fees:

None

Application:

To apply for Ontario Works, call or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance

To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here

Eligibility / Target Population:

Youth and adults 18 years and over 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 * Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- parents 16-21 years * Employment Resource Centre -- open to all

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties