Social Assistance and Employment Opportunities
Oct. 29: Our St. Catharines Social Assistance office is closed until further notice. Clients can access services through My Benefits or by phone. Pick up cheques at YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services at 285 Bunting Rd. starting at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. Identification is required. If you need immediate in-person help, talk to social assistance staff at the YMCA. For questions, call 905-641-9960.
Financial support
Learn about financial help for dental, health, housing, funeral expenses and utilities
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Apply for Social Assistance / Ontario Works
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Ontario Works Information
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Housing and Homelessness
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Learning, Earning and Parenting Program
A program that helps young parents complete high school and develop parenting skills -
Community Services Offices
Visit your local office for social assistance and employment opportunities
Contact
For information on social assistance and employment opportunities, call 905-984-6900.
Social services and programs
Visit 211 Ontario to find social services, programs and community supports in your area.





