Application for Social Assistance

How to Apply

There are now three ways to apply for Ontario Works.

1. Online

   by visiting www.ontario.ca/socialassistance

   The online application is:

   • confidential
   • accessible from any computer with an internet connection
   • available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English and French
   • accessible for people with disabilities

   It also includes a screening section that can tell you whether or not you might be eligible before you start the application process. If you chose to proceed with your online application, you will need to attend an in-person verification interview at either the L’Orignal or Rockland office. You will be asked to bring the following information to your appointment

2. By Phone

   Find your postal code below and call the appropriate office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

   L’ORIGNAL 613-675-4642 x 6114 /1-800-667-9825 x 6114	ROCKLAND 613-446-2020 x 103/ 1-866-298-2228 x 103
   K0B 1A0  -  Alfred K0B 1B0  -  Chute-à-Blondeau K0B 1J0  -   Lefaivre K0B 1K0  -  L’Orignal K0B 1M0  - Ste-Anne-de-Prescott K0B 1N0  -  St-Bernadin K0B 1P0  -  St-Eugène K0B 1R0  -  Vankleek Hill K6A …      -  Hawkesbury	K0A 1E0  -  Bourget K0A 1M0 -  Casselman K0A 1N0  -  Clarence Creek K0A 1W0  - Embrun K0A 1W1 -  Embrun K0A 2A0  -  Hammond K0A 2M0 -  Limoges K0A 3C0  -  St-Albert K0A 3H0  -  Vars K0A 3K0  -  Wendover K0A 3N0  -  St-Pascal de Baylon K0B 1C0  -  Curran K0B 1G0  -  Fournier K0B 1L0  -   Plantagenet K0C 1J0  -   Dunvegan K0C 2B0  -  St-Isidore K4K …      -  Rockland K4R …      -  Russell

The information needed to complete your phone application is the same as what is required to complete an online application. The telephone interview may take up to 30 minutes. If you appear to be eligible, you will be scheduled a verification interview, usually within four working days, at either at the L’Orignal or Rockland office.

The Verification Interview

• You will meet with a case manager who will review the information you gave over the phone. You and other adult family members who live with you need to be present to complete all forms.

A list of missing documents may be given to you to return within 10 working days

3. In Person

For those who flee a violent situation or are homeless.