Ontario Works

Ontario Works provides employment and income assistance to eligible individuals and families. Income support assistance is provided to persons in need to cover the costs of food, shelter, basic needs and prescription drug coverage.

Ontario Works legislation requires that those receiving social assistance actively participate in a plan that includes agreed upon employment assistance activities to support them in their employment goals. There are certain circumstances in which those receiving assistance may be temporarily exempt from these requirements.

Social Services policies are governed by the Ontario Works Act and Regulations, which is provincial legislation that governs how our community delivers social assistance. To view these regulations visit the Government of Ontario website and access their e-laws.

Ontario Works is co-located at the Lambton Shared Services Centre in the Bayside Mall with Housing Services, Social Planning and Program Support, Children's Services, Provincial Offences, Ontario Disability Program Support (ODSP), Service Canada and OHIP at:

150 N. Christina St
Sarnia, ON N7T 8H3
519 344-2057
Toll Free: 1-800-387-2882

To apply for assistance call 519 332-4906 OR 1-866-879-6750
Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867

Cheque/DBD Information: 1-800-808-2268
Hours: Mon-Fri—8 am – 9 pm
Sat-Sun—12pm – 5 pm
Interactive Voice Response system requires ID# and PIN# which are sent to Social Assistance recipients by mail

Ontario Works Ontario Works provides employment and income assistance to eligible individuals and families. Income support assistance is provided to persons in need to cover the costs of food, shelter, basic needs and prescription drug coverage. Ontario Works legislation requires that those receiving social assistance actively participate in a plan that includes agreed upon employment assistance activities to support them in their employment goals. There are certain circumstances in which those receiving assistance may be temporarily exempt from these requirements. Social Services policies are governed by the Ontario Works Act and Regulations, which is provincial legislation that governs how our community delivers social assistance. To view these regulations visit the Government of Ontario website and access their e-laws. Ontario Works is co-located at the Lambton Shared Services Centre in the Bayside Mall with Housing Services, Social Planning and Program Support, Children's Services, Provincial Offences, Ontario Disability Program Support (ODSP), Service Canada and OHIP at: 150 N. Christina St Sarnia, ON N7T 8H3 519 344-2057 Toll Free: 1-800-387-2882 To apply for assistance call 519 332-4906 OR 1-866-879-6750 Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-394-7867
		Cheque/DBD Information: 1-800-808-2268 Hours: Mon-Fri—8 am – 9 pm Sat-Sun—12pm – 5 pm Interactive Voice Response system requires ID# and PIN# which are sent to Social Assistance recipients by mail