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Program: Income and Social Supports / Ontario Works

Organizations: Region of Peel
Human Services
Description of Services: 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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: •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
Application: Call for details or apply online at www.ontario.ca/socialassistance
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Peel Region

Phone Numbers: 905-793-9200
Toll-Free: 1-888-999-1142
Fax: 905-826-9801; Assessment 905-793-4833
Email: info@peelregion.ca
Website: www.peelregion.ca/help/
Address: P O Box 3880, Stn Main
Markham, ON
L3R 6J7
Street
Address:
10 Peel Centre Dr, Suite A and B
Brampton
Intersection: Central Park Dr and Queen St E
Location: Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/22/2025

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