Peel Region. Housing and Social Support

Provides financial benefits through Ontario Works, as well as employment and social supports to people living in Mississauga

Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income

• prescription drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
• health benefits including medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
• discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

Employment supports -- adult clients must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

• referrals to job counselling, training programs, basic education
• access to telephones, faxes, computers and job banks
• for more information contact caseworker or access additional supports by booking an appointment with closest Employment Ontario office

Housing Stability program -- provides financial and non-financial assistance to elegible residents of Peel Region to get or keep affordable housing

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information Mon-Sun 24 hours, payment details, file status, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent

Past-due bills or rent -- help with utility bills or rent to avoid eviction, visit website to apply

Affordable Transit program -- for residents of Brampton or Mississauga who cant afford a monthly bus pass, visit website to apply

• Housing - Housing expense assistance
• Employment / Training - Employer staffing assistance
• Employment / Training - Job search support/training
• Income Support - Emergency financial assistance
• Transportation - Transportation Expense Assistance