Brantford (City of)

Ontario Works


Description

Financial and employment assistance to individuals and families residing in the City of Brantford and in Brant County who are in need

Assistance includes income support for basic needs and shelter for eligible persons as well as access to benefits such as:

  • drug coverage
  • health benefits (for individuals with special diet requirements, who are
  • pregnant/breastfeeding, require diabetic supplies, etc)
  • transportation for medical appointments
  • benefits to support life stabilization

Ontario Works also works closely with recipients to coordinate access to Employment Ontario and/or support recipients with applications to the Ontario Disability Support Program

Eligible low-income residents of Brantford and Brant County, including those receiving Social Assistance benefits, may receive help covering the cost of funerals, cremations, or burials. Eligibility is based on the income and assets of the deceased, not the financial situation of the family member applying

Eligibility
Individuals and families residing in the City of Brantford and Brant County who are in need
Application Process
By Telephone: Call 1-888-999-1142 between 8:30 am-3:30 pm weekdays excluding holidays

Online: https://www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
Documents Required
Documents may be required for some services
Office
519-759-3330
Office
1-833-771-1163 - Social Assistance Services
Office
1-800-808-2268 - Personal Case Information - Interactive Voice System
Web Site
https://www.brantford.ca/en/living-here/ontario-works.aspx
Mailing Address
PO Box 845
Brantford, ON, N3T 2H2
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Manager - Program Support, Family and Income Stability
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Contact Brant
Last Updated On
March 10, 2026
Last Verified On
March 10, 2026
Address
225 Colborne St, Unit 101
Brantford, ON, N3T 2H2
Cross street: Colborne St and Bain St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Brant County
  • Brantford