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Kingston. City Hall - Ontario Works - Housing & Social Services Department, North Frontenac - Sharbot Lake Satellite Office
Satellite office of the City of Kingston's Housing & Social Services Department, Ontario Works Program serving residents of Central and North Frontenac.
Financial Assistance
Temporary financial assistance to those most in need while they undertake requirements to become and stay employed. Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include monthly drug benefits, dental and vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Financial Assistance
Temporary financial assistance to those most in need while they undertake requirements to become and stay employed. Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include monthly drug benefits, dental and vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Application
Call 613-546-2695 extension 4980, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm or visit ontario.ca/socialassistance to apply online.
To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here.
To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here.
Eligibility
Adults 18 years and older in financial need. 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 16-24 years who have not completed high school.
Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up;
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP): parents 16-24 years who have not completed high school.
Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up;
Languages
English; French; Interpretive Services - request interpretation services 48 hours in advance
Physical Access
Partially Accessible - assistance required with the door ; Designated parking at entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Fees
None
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