Greater Sudbury (City of) - Ontario Works

Program:

Ontario Works

Organization:

Greater Sudbury (City of)

Phone Numbers:

3-1-1 or 705-675-2411

TTY:

705-688-3919

Fax:

705-673-0813

Email:

311@greatersudbury.ca

Website:

www.greatersudbury.ca

Address:

Tom Davies Square
PO Box 3700 Stn A
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5W5

Street
Address:

199 Larch St, 9th Fl
Sudbury

Intersection:

Larch St and Paris St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Public Contacts:

Gail Spencer - Supervisor

Service Description:

Provides financial and employment assistance to citizens who qualify based on the Ontario Works Act

Financial assistance may include:

funds to cover food and shelter

a monthly drug card to cover the cost of prescribed medications

dental care for children, medical transportation and diabetic supplies

employment focused activities as described within the Ontario Works Act

Employment Supports assist participants in finding employment which includes training or skill development, academic upgrading, independent job searches and literacy training

Community Participation allows participants to volunteer with non-profit and public organizations which allows development of skills, experience and an opportunity to establish contacts within the community * participants who choose to complete a community participation placement can volunteer up to 70 hours per month, up to six months

Employment Placements allows a participant who is considered to be job ready an opportunity to fine tune his or her employment skills * job placement agencies match the skills of the participant with the needs of an employer * employment placement options may include self-employment opportunities

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call to make a referral

Eligibility / Target Population:

Must reside within the City of Greater Sudbury

Languages:

English ; French

Language Notes:

French reception, programs, publications, and website

Area Served:

Greater Sudbury