Grey County.
Service: Social Services - Ontario Works, Owen Sound - 9th Ave E
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Record #:
CWD0584
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
10 Jan 2023
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. Discretionary Health Benefits for ODSP recipients are also managed by Grey County Social Services. These benefits may include dentures, adult eyeglasses, health care supplies, prosthetic devices, assistance with funerals and burials. Assistance may also be available to individuals providing temporary care to a child through the Temporary Care Assistance program. For more information about Temporary Care Assistance please contact 519-376-7112 ext. 1320 Additional Numbers: 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 or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance. Satellite offices for existing clients
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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 | Call for information |
| Application | Applications for Ontario Works are available online at http://www.ontario.ca/socialassistance or https://www.grey.ca/social-assistance. If having difficulty with the online application or unable to access a computer please call 1-888-999-1142. 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 | 519-376-7112 ext 1760, Inquiries ; 519-376-7324 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3119 ext 1760, Inquiries |
| Fax | 519-376-4920 |
| intake@grey.ca | |
| Website | https://www.grey.ca/social-assistance |
| Primary Contact | Andrea Brendel, Ontario Works Manager, Grey County Social Services; Phone: 519-376-7112 ext 1352; Email: andrea.brendel@grey.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Anne Marie Shaw, Director of Social Services; Phone: ext 1305; Email: AnneMarie.Shaw@grey.ca |
| Mailing Address | Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound Canada N4K 3E3 |