Bruce (County of) - Human Services - Ontario Works - Income and Support Services

The Income and Support Services division of Bruce County Human Services focuses on people, providing them with a range of services and supports to respond to their unique needs and to address barriers to success so that they can move towards readiness for employment and independence.

Ontario Works: provides support to those in financial need. If eligible for Ontario Works benefits you will receive a monthly payment toward your basic needs and shelter costs. Eligibility and the amount of assistance you will receive is dependent on a few things including family size, housing costs and living arrangements, other income you may be receiving and the assets that you own (property, money in bank accounts, investments etc.).  Ontario Works recipients may also be eligible to receive prescription drug coverage, funds for medical transportation if required, special diet allowances and funds for diabetic / surgical supplies. 
To apply for Ontario Works financial assistance, you have two options.
1) To apply online, visit Social assistance home page | Social assistance application
2) To apply via telephone, call Service Ontario at 1-888-999-1142

Temporary Care Assistance: if you are an adult and you are temporarily responsible for the care of a child for whom you have no legal obligation to support financially, and that child is in financial need, you can apply for temporary care assistance on their behalf.  Please contact 1-800-265-3022 to apply directly with your local office.

Emergency Assistance: provides one time assistance to individuals and families in crisis that meet the eligibility criteria for a maximum of  up to 48 days. The amount of assistance will depend on the specific circumstance, but will not exceed what an individual or family would receive from Ontario Works. Anyone already receiving Ontario Works or ODSP are not eligible for Emergency Assistance.  To apply for Emergency Assistance, click on Social assistance home page | Social assistance application or contact 1-800-265-3022 to apply directly to the local office.