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Program:
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Human Services - Ontario Works - Income and Support Services
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Address:
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30 Park St, Box 399
Walkerton, ON
N0G 2V0
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Map
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | Open |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Tina Metcalfe - Director of Human Services
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Service Description:
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The Income and Support Services division of Bruce County Human Services helps individuals and families overcome barriers, meet their needs, and work toward employment and independence.
- Ontario Works: Provides monthly financial assistance for basic needs and shelter to eligible individuals and families. Additional support may include prescription coverage, medical transportation, and special diet allowances. Apply online through the Social Assistance Application or call 1-888-999-1142.
- Temporary Care Assistance: Supports adults temporarily caring for a child they are not legally required to support financially. Call 1-800-265-3022 to apply.
- Emergency Assistance: Provides one-time financial support for eligible individuals and families facing a crisis, for up to 48 days. Current Ontario Works or ODSP recipients are not eligible. Apply online through the Social Assistance Application
or call 1-800-265-3022.
Applicants
and recipients of finiancial assistance in Bruce County, including Ontario
Works, Temporary Care Assistance or Emergency Assistance, can access supports,
including access to computers and telephones for the purpose of completing
their application at any of our Hub locations:
Penetangore Hub
529 Gary St, Kincardine
1-800-265-3022
Lakeshore Hub
1234 Mackenzie Rd, Port Elgin
1-800-265-3022
Walkerton Adminstration Building
30 Park St, Walkerton
1-800-265-3022
Peninsula Hub
268 Berford St, Wiarton
1-800-265-3022
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults and youth 16-65 years in financial need who meet eligibility requirements
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