Ottawa. City Operations Community and Social Services, Ontario Works
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Located In Community	Ottawa
Office Phone	3-1-1 * applications and general inquiries 613-560-6000
TDD/TTY Phone	613-580-2401
Toll Free Phone	1-866-261-9799
E-mail	efa@ottawa.ca
Website	www.ottawa.ca/efa
Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, September-May * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, June-August
Description	The Ontario Works program provides financial and employment assistance to people in temporary financial need. Ontario Works can help pay for basic needs such as food, housing costs, and prescription drugs. People receiving assistance through Ontario Works take part in employment activities which help them prepare for and find employment. The program is delivered through four Social Service Centres (SSCs):    * SSC Central: 370 Catherine St, 2nd Flr, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T5 * 613-560-0622 * Manager, Chris Tuck  * SSC East: Beacon Hill Shopping Center, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 8M6 * 613-560-0626 * Manager, Laura Brown  * SSC South: 2020 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 6S6 * 613-560-0624 * Manager, Rachelle Clark  * SSC West: 100 Constellation Cres, 5th Flr E, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8 * 613-560-0621 * Manager, Sonya Parno
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up    Eligibility is based on family size, income, assets and housing costs.
Application	There are two parts to the application, an online or telephone application followed by an intake appointment at one of our Social Service Centres.    * To apply online, visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance  * To apply by phone, call 613-560-6000    Applicants can also view an Ontario Works Information Video at www.ottawa.ca/ontarioworks in English, French, Arabic, Spanish and Somali
Fees	None
Languages of Service	English ; French
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary Executive	Aaron Burry, General Manager, Community and Social Services
Subjects
Subjects	Adults ; Emergency financial assistance ; Employment ; Financial assistance ; Financial programs ; Free services ; Job search training ; Low income people ; Municipal government ; Resumes ; Self employment ; Social assistance ; Unemployed people ; Welfare ; Workshops ; Young adults ; Youth
Service Categories - Blue Book	Financial Aid
Broader Terms	Adults ; Age groups ; Employment ; Financial assistance ; Financial programs ; Financial services ; Government ; Reduced cost services ; Social assistance