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Financial & Stability Supports

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Assistance for individuals and families in need

Several community programs and services are provided to support residents in Hamilton.

Ontario Works

Ontario Works provides temporary financial and employment assistance, also known as social assistance, for people who are in financial need.

Support Programs

The City offers an number of support programs for residents to improve their quality of life, health, wellness, safety and self-sufficiency.

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New and easy online application for Ontario Works

If you don’t have enough money for food and housing, or if you have a disability and are in financial need, you can apply for financial and employment assistance through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

Ontario.ca/SocialAssistance

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Affordable Transit Pass

The Affordable Transit Pass is being suspended as of January 1, 2024. Get info about HSR's new program here.

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Dental & Denture Services

Available to those receiving Ontario Works, ODSP, ACSD or low income adults between the ages of 18 to 64 years.

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Eligible support items

Learn more about the equipment, devices and services that may be approved by the Special Supports Program.

Date modified

June 14, 2024