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Program:
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Income and Social Supports / Ontario Works
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Organization:
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Region of Peel
Human Services
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Fax:
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905-826-9801; Assessment 905-793-4833
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Address:
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P O Box 3880, Stn Main
Markham, ON
L3R 6J7
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Map
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Street Address:
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10 Peel Centre Dr, Suite A and B
Brampton
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Map
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Intersection:
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Central Park Dr and Queen St E
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Location:
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Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Financial and social support / Ontario Works, emergency assistance, and other available support
Ontario Works or emergency assistance - get help paying for food, clothing, and shelter from the Ontario government
Help for people with disabilities - financial help for people with disabilities to help pay for basic needs
Additional disability benefits - additional help for people receiving Ontario Disability Support
Keep housing and avoid eviction - one-time financial help if you are behind in your bills or facing eviction
Discounted monthly bus pass - apply for a discount on your monthly bus pass if you live in Brampton or Mississauga
Child care subsidy - help covering the cost of licensed child care for your children 12 years or younger
Help paying for funeral arrangements - apply for help paying for basic funeral costs for a deceased Peel resident
Community support - Services and resources in the community including learning and newcomer support
Mental health and addiction support - free and confidential mental health and addiction support available to Ontario Works clients
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Application:
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Call for details or apply online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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•live in Peel Region •be 18 years of age or older •willing to do activities that will help you get a job •need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs, and •be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpreter/Translation Services Available
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