City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Social Services Division
Ontario Works Program
- Description
The Ontario Works program helps people in temporary financial need find sustainable employment and achieve self-reliance through the provision of effective, integrated employment services and financial assistance.
Assistance includes:
- money to help with living expenses, including food and rent, based on family size, housing costs, and income
- health benefits for applicants and eligible family members
- Eligibility
- To qualify for Ontario Works financial assistance, applicants must: be at least 16 years of age be an Ontario resident have assets no greater than the limits set out in the program be in financial need
- Application Process
- Apply online through the website or call for more information.
- Documents Required
- Outlined in application
- Toll Free
- 1-888-999-1142
- Office
- 905-546-4800
- Web Site
- https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/financial-employment-support/ontario-works
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English, French
- Fees
- None
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Verified On
- January 22, 2026
- Address
- 1550 Upper James St
Hamilton, ON, L9B 2L6Hamilton Mountain office of the Ontario provincial support program Ontario Works. This location offers counter service and application services.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pmMon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
