Description
| Description (Service) | Grey County Social Services delivers the Ontario Works financial assistance program. Ontario Works is an income tested assistance program that provides temporary financial assistance for basic needs and shelter. Ontario Works recipients are also eligible for assistance with adult emergency dental, prescription medication, medical travel and discretionary health benefits.
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Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Online applications for Ontario Works assistance: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Grey County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Call for information |
| Application | Applications for Ontario Works are available online at http://www.ontario.ca/socialassistance or https://www.grey.ca/social-assistance. Computer kiosks available at Ontario Works office locations in Dundalk, Durham, Markdale, Meaford and Hanover. If having difficulty with the online application or unable to access a computer please call 1-888-999-1142 (or TTY: 1-800-387-5559) If requiring immediate assistance, please call the local OW office at 519-376-7112 ext 1760. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Call for information |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 9th Ave E and 6th St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-376-7324 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3119 |
| Fax | 519-376-4920 |
| intake@grey.ca | |
| Website | https://www.grey.ca/resident-services/community-services#toc-ontario-works-and-social-services |
| Primary Contact | Andrea Brendel, Ontario Works Manager, Grey County Social Services; Phone: 519-371-2626; Email: andrea.brendel@grey.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Anne Marie Shaw, Director of Community Services; Phone: 519-371-3272; Email: AnneMarie.Shaw@grey.ca |
| Mailing Address | Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 3E3 |