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<row _id="1"><OBJECTID>498</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>55 John St, 12th Fl, Toronto, ON     M5V 3C6</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Waterfront Communities-The Island, 77</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>General Inquiry 416-392-8623</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- open to all Toronto residents</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line serving specific postal code -- see separate listings or online &lt;a href="https://secure.toronto.ca/WAYSSelect/locator.jsp"&gt;office locator&lt;/a&gt; * homeless people can go to any OW office or call the application centre at 416-392-5100 * toll free from pay phone 1-888-465-4478 * application also available &lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/online_app.htm"&gt;online &lt;/a&gt;</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French ; Multilingual Lines -- Chinese 416-397-7383, Farsi 416-392-2987, French 416-392-2956, Russian 416-397-0123</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille and voice elevator, lowered buttons * entrance close to parking</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>825934</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>55 John St</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M5V 3C6</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3889314920572, 43.6461537944525]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="2"><OBJECTID>594</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>385 Yonge St, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON     M5B 1S1</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Church-Yonge Corridor, 75</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>416-212-7411</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp" target="_blank"&gt;www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>This office serves people in the following postal code areas: M4B, M4C, M4E, M4J, M4K, M4L</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Income Supports:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health benefits -- prescription drugs * dental care * vision care * medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies * transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance * Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics * batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids * guide dogs * Special Diet Allowance may be available&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs  * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Housing-related supports -- Housing Stabilization Fund for rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transition Child Benefit  for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Supports&lt;/b&gt; --  job preparation, job search, starting a business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 &lt;/b&gt;--  to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call  to arrange a meeting or &lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx"&gt;apply online&lt;/a&gt; * those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(30) Provincial Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-08-07T04:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>7730096</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>385 Yonge St</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M5B 1S1</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3816096066759, 43.6589169862769]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="3"><OBJECTID>596</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>100 Consilium Pl, 10th Fl, Toronto, ON     M1H 3E3</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Woburn, 137</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-397-1100 ; Application 416-397-1771 ; Employment Centre 416-397-4986</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M1C, M1E, M1G, M1H, M1J</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Tue, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Wed-Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>322414</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>100 Consilium Pl</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Scarborough</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M1H 3E3</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.2523068017907, 43.7770369284693]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="4"><OBJECTID>597</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>1900 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON     M6R 3B6</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Dufferin Grove, 83</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-397-7800 ; Application 416-397-7900 ; Employment Centre 416-397-7380</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Serves those living in postal code areas: M6H, M6K, M6R</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>8066856</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>1900 Dundas St W</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M6R 3B6</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.443590615795, 43.6512403399577]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="5"><OBJECTID>598</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>1870 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON     M9M 1A5</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Downsview-Roding-CFB, 26</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>416-325-5900</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp" target="_blank"&gt;www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>This office serves people in the following postal code areas: M3L, M3M, M3N, M6L, M6M, M6N, M6P, M6S, M8V, M8W, M8X, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9B, M9C, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9P, M9R, M9V, M9W</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Income Supports:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health benefits -- prescription drugs * dental care * vision care * medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies * transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance * Extended Health Benefit may be available  to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics * batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids * guide dogs * Special Diet Allowance may be available&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs  * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Housing-related supports -- Housing Stabilization Fund for rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transition Child Benefit  for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Supports&lt;/b&gt; --  job preparation, job search, starting a business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 &lt;/b&gt;--  to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call to arrange a meeting or &lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx"&gt;apply online&lt;/a&gt; * those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(30) Provincial Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2014-04-08T04:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>13969214</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>1870 Wilson Ave</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>North York</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M9M 1A5</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.5246917421648, 43.7175670856164]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="6"><OBJECTID>599</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>770 Birchmount Rd, Ste 30, Toronto, ON     M1K 5H3</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Clairlea-Birchmount, 120</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>416-325-0123</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp" target="_blank"&gt;www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>This office serves people in the following postal code areas: M1B, M1C, M1E, M1G, M1H, M1J, M1K, M1L, M1M, M1N, M1P, M1R, M1S, M1T, M1V, M1W, M1X, M3A, M3C, M4A</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Income Supports:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health benefits -- prescription drugs * dental care * vision care * medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies * transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance * Extended Health Benefit may be available  to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics * batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids * guide dogs * Special Diet Allowance may be available&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs  * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Housing-related supports -- Housing Stabilization Fund for rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transition Child Benefit  for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Supports&lt;/b&gt; --  job preparation, job search, starting a business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 &lt;/b&gt;--  to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call to arrange a meeting or &lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx"&gt;apply online&lt;/a&gt; * those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(30) Provincial Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-06-26T04:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>5353542</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>770 Birchmount Rd</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Scarborough</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M1K 5H3</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.2767058817555, 43.7262299726231]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="7"><OBJECTID>600</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>1880 Eglinton Ave E, Unit 139, Toronto, ON     M1L 2L1</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Victoria Village, 43</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-3400 ; Application 416-392-3421 ; Employment Centre 416-397-5060</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M3A, M3C, M4A, M4B, M4C, M4J, M4K</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>6511791</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>1880-1890 Eglinton Ave E</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Scarborough</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M1L 2L1</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.2994831092959, 43.7255188857682]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="8"><OBJECTID>601</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>220 Attwell Dr, Toronto, ON     M9W 6T9</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>West Humber-Clairville, 1</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-6400 ; Application 416-392-6405 ; Employment Centre 416-392-6402</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M9R, M9V, M9W</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-05T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>984974</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>220 Attwell Dr</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Etobicoke</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M9W 5B2</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.5881936288396, 43.6910295914769]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="9"><OBJECTID>602</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>20 Lesmill Rd, Toronto, ON     M3B 2T5</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>St Andrew-Windfields, 40</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-2850 ; Application 416-392-2811 ; Employment Centre 416-392-4107</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M2H, M2J, M2K, M2L, M2M, M2N, M2P, M2R, M3B, M3H</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>14073811</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>20 Lesmill Rd</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>North York</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M3B 2T5</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3530951044166, 43.7565024752816]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="10"><OBJECTID>603</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>1225 Kennedy Rd, Unit I, Toronto, ON     M1P 2L4</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Dorset Park, 126</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-2800 ; Application 416-392-2725 ; Employment Centre 416-392-2749</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Serves those living in postal code areas: M1K, M1L, M1M, M1P, M1R</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>3011682</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>1225 Kennedy Rd</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Scarborough</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M1P 4Y1</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.2757358416307, 43.7560691343529]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="11"><OBJECTID>604</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>605 Rogers Rd, Unit C2, Toronto, ON     M6M 1B9</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Keelesdale-Eglinton West, 110</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-6200 ; Application 416-392-6242 ; Employment Centre 416-392-6195</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M6M, M6N, M9N, M9P</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>14311175</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>605 Rogers Rd</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>York</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M6M 1B9</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4745100808126, 43.6816102484098]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="12"><OBJECTID>611</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>385 Yonge St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON     M5B 1S1</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Church-Yonge Corridor, 75</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>416-314-5700</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp" target="_blank"&gt;www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>This office serves people in the following postal code areas: M4G, M4H, M4M, M4W, M4X, M4Y, M5A, M5B, M5C, M5E, M5G, M5H, M5J, M5K, M5L, M5T, M5V, M5W, M5X, M6J, M6K, M6R</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Income Supports:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health benefits -- prescription drugs * dental care * vision care * medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies * transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance * Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics * batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids * guide dogs * Special Diet Allowance may be available&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs  * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Housing-related supports -- Housing Stabilization Fund for rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transition Child Benefit  for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Supports&lt;/b&gt; --  job preparation, job search, starting a business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 &lt;/b&gt;--  to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call  to arrange a meeting or &lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx"&gt;apply online&lt;/a&gt; * those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(30) Provincial Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-06-09T04:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>7730096</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>385 Yonge St</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M5B 1S1</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3816096066759, 43.6589169862769]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="13"><OBJECTID>605</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>1631 Queen St E, Toronto, ON     M4L 1G4</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Greenwood-Coxwell, 65</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-3200 ; Application 416-392-3213 ; Employment Centre 416-397-5837</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Serves those living in postal code areas: M1N, M4E, M4L, M4M</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>856013</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>1631 Queen St E</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M4L 1G4</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3155768721075, 43.6663007109771]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="14"><OBJECTID>606</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>111 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON     M4Y 3A7</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Church-Yonge Corridor, 75</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-5300 ; Application 416-392-5100 ; Employment Centre 416-392-3430</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M4X, M4Y, M5A, M5B, M5C, M5E, M5S</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Tue, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Wed-Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>13967934</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>111 Wellesley St E</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M4Y 2Y2</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3784094056501, 43.6660559213565]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="15"><OBJECTID>607</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>779 The Queensway, Toronto, ON     M8Z 1N4</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Stonegate-Queensway, 16</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-6550 ; Application 416-397-0330 ; Employment Centre 416-397-9539</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M6P, M6S, M8V, M8W, M8X, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9B, M9C</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue-Wed 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>10998847</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>779 The Queensway</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Etobicoke</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M8Z 1N4</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.5056243825933, 43.6254621942594]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="16"><OBJECTID>608</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 330, Toronto, ON     M6A 3B3</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Yorkdale-Glen Park, 31</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-6500 ; Application 416-397-0185 ; Employment Centre 416-392-1358</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Serves those living in postal code areas: M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M6A, M6B, M6E, M6L</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>10335561</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>700 Lawrence Ave W</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>North York</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M6A 3B4</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4474308939363, 43.7169263340727]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="17"><OBJECTID>609</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>214 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON     M5V 0L9</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Waterfront Communities-The Island, 77</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-392-2600 ; Application 416-392-2635 ; Employment Centre 416-338-2749</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M5G, M5H, M5J, M5K, M5L, M5T, M5V, M5W, M5X, M6J</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille and voice elevator, lowered buttons</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue-Wed 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>13323642</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>214 Wellington St W</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M5V 0L9</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3890993881828, 43.6455222594755]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="18"><OBJECTID>610</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>47 Sheppard Ave E, 6th Fl, Toronto, ON     M2N 5X5</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Willowdale East, 51</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>416-314-6514</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp" target="_blank"&gt;www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>This office serves people in the following postal code areas: M2H, M2J, M2K, M2L, M2M, M2N, M2P, M2R, M3B, M3H, M3J, M3K, M4N, M4P, M4R, M4S, M4T, M4V, M5M, M5N, M5P, M5R, M5S, M6A, M6B, M6C, M6E, M6G, M6H</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Income Supports:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Health benefits -- prescription drugs * dental care * vision care * medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies * transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance * Extended Health Benefit may be available  to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics * batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids * guide dogs * Special Diet Allowance may be available&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs  * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Housing-related supports -- Housing Stabilization Fund for rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Transition Child Benefit  for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Supports&lt;/b&gt; --  job preparation, job search, starting a business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 &lt;/b&gt;--  to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call to arrange a meeting or &lt;a href="http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/apply_online.aspx"&gt;apply online&lt;/a&gt; * those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * lowered elevator buttons</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(30) Provincial Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-06-09T04:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>14120205</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>47 Sheppard Ave E</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>North York</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M2N 5X5</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4076937430557, 43.7612647111235]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="19"><OBJECTID>612</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>325 Milner Ave, 9th Fl, Toronto, ON     M1B 5N1</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Malvern, 132</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-397-1000 ; Application 416-397-1010 ; Employment Centre 416-397-1175</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M1B, M1S, M1T, M1V, M1W, M1X</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue-Wed 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>14629381</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>325 Milner Ave</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>Scarborough</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M1B 5S8</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.2333450904917, 43.7899489466106]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="20"><OBJECTID>613</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>150 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 900, Toronto, ON     M4P 3E2</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>Mount Pleasant West, 104</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-397-1800 ; Application 416-397-5100 ; Employment Centre 416-397-1788</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M4G, M4H, M4N, M4P, M4R, M4S, M4T, M4V, M4W, M5M, M5N, M5P, M5R, M6C, M6G</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon-Tue, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Wed-Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>800605</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>150 Eglinton Ave E</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>former Toronto</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M4P 1E8</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3940035498281, 43.7078976719825]}</geometry></row>
<row _id="21"><OBJECTID>614</OBJECTID><AGENCY_NAME>Toronto. Employment and Social Services</AGENCY_NAME><ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS>1117 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON     M3J 2P7</ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS><NEIGHBOURHOOD>York University Heights, 27</NEIGHBOURHOOD><OFFICE_PHONE>Switchboard 416-397-9450 ; Application 416-397-9451 ; Employment Centre 416-397-9553</OFFICE_PHONE><EMAIL xsi:nil="true" /><WEBSITE>&lt;a href="http://www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm" target="_blank"&gt;www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm&lt;/a&gt;</WEBSITE><ELIGIBILITY>Toronto residents 18 years and older in financial need, determined by a review of income, assets and living expenses * youth 16-17 years may be eligible * people not eligible for social assistance benefits may qualify for one-time help with medical costs * &lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)&lt;/b&gt; -- parents 16-25 years * &lt;b&gt;Employment Centre&lt;/b&gt; -- open to all Toronto residents&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Serves those living in postal code areas: M3N, M9L, M9M</ELIGIBILITY><DESCRIPTION_SERVICE>&lt;b&gt;Client Services and Information Unit 416-392-2956 &lt;/b&gt;-- information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures * assistance with resolution of issues between OW clients and staff&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268&lt;/b&gt;, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;City Services Benefit Card &lt;/b&gt;-- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at &lt;b&gt;647-727-3019 &lt;/b&gt;or online at checkmycard.ca &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Financial Assistance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * 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 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Housing Stabilization Fund&lt;/b&gt; -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * &lt;b&gt;Employment Start-Up Benefit &lt;/b&gt;-- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * &lt;b&gt;Families with Children&lt;/b&gt; -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Social Supports&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Assistance&lt;/b&gt; -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employment Centre &lt;/b&gt;-- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) &lt;/b&gt;-- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) &lt;/b&gt;-- for employers to post jobs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 &lt;/b&gt;-- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance</DESCRIPTION_SERVICE><APPLICATION>Call the Application line</APPLICATION><LANGUAGES>English ; French</LANGUAGES><ACCESSIBILITY>Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms</ACCESSIBILITY><HOURS>Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue, Thu 8:30 am-6 pm</HOURS><LEGAL_STATUS>(20) Regional Government</LEGAL_STATUS><DATE_UPDATED>2015-01-13T05:00:00</DATE_UPDATED><ADDRESS_POINT_ID>9171305</ADDRESS_POINT_ID><X xsi:nil="true" /><Y xsi:nil="true" /><LONGITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><LATITUDE xsi:nil="true" /><ADDRESS_FULL>1117 Finch Ave W</ADDRESS_FULL><MUNICIPALITY>North York</MUNICIPALITY><POSTAL_CODE>M3J 2P7</POSTAL_CODE><geometry>{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4765886490015, 43.7660316882479]}</geometry></row>
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