Halton. Social and Community Services, Oakville - Halton Regional Centre, Ontario Works

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Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: Ontario Works

Record #: OAK0911

Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone	Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
Toll Free Phone	1-866-442-5866
TTY Phone	905-827-9833
Fax	905-338-9088
E-Mail	accesshalton@halton.ca
Website	https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Ontario-Works
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Margaret Jasinski, Manager, Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2795; Email: margaret.jasinski@halton.ca
Alternate Contact	Elizabeth Dance, Supervisor, Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 3653; Email: elizabeth.dance@halton.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Halton Region
Address & Map	Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Intersection	Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Primary Executive	Sandy Palinski, Director, Employment and Social Services; Phone: 905-825-6000 ext 2730
Funding	Regional / Municipal ; Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A program that provides temporary financial assistance to individuals returning to the workforce If you qualify, Ontario Works Halton can also provide: Financial Assistance -- to help cover the cost of basic needs like food and housing you may also be eligible to receive other benefits including: prescription drug and dental coverage, eye glasses, diabetic supplies, moving costs and employment-related costs the amount received depends on family size, income, assets and housing costs Employment Assistance-- help to prepare for and find a job including: education programs literacy training learning/earning/parenting (LEAP) job specific skills training employment placements community placements Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up To be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works you must: live in Ontario be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job meet all other eligibility criteria
Application	Apply online or call 3-1-1
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Interpreters for other languages provided as required.
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Assistance ; Employment
Youth Sub-Categories	Government Assistance ; Job Search Training / Support
Service Categories	Provincial/Territorial Income Assistance Programs Applications ; Welfare to Work Programs

Agency Overview