Durham Region. Income, Employment and Homelessness Support Division - Ontario Works, Oshawa
Assistance for those that are in financial need
Financial Assistance
- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- monthly drug benefit card
- income tax clinic
Mandatory and Discretionary Benefits
- may include dentures, emergency dental services
- eyeglasses
- special diet allowance
- health care supplies
- medical transportation funds
- prosthetic devices
- funerals and burials
- programs may vary by City or Municipality
Community Resource Centre - at Oshawa location
- educational information
- financial literacy
- life skills and wellness
- computers, printers, fax machines, photocopiers and telephones
- workshops
To learn more and register for workshops visit IEHSD Workshops - Region of Durham
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- help young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
- assists with service navigation, identification
- harm reduction supports
- housing readiness
- financial literacy
- securing a source of income for Durham Regions unsheltered population.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
- information and announcements about Ontario Works
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Application
Homelessness supports, call or email homelesshelp@durham.ca
Eligibility
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
Community Resource Centre - open to all
Languages
Physical Access
Fees
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