Simcoe County, Corporation of, Barrie Public Library, Ontario Works

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Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Barrie Public Library

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: MID2169

Last Modified: 06 Nov 2025

Last Full Update: 09 Oct 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Ontario Works offers:

money to help individual and eligible family members with living expenses, including food (special dietary needs accommodated), and rent
health benefits for individuals and eligible family members
employment supports to find employment (workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education)
help with connecting to community partners and organizations
addictions and mental health support programs

Amount of money received by eligible recipients of Ontario Works will depend on the individuals specific situation. In most cases, participation in employment-related activities is required in order to receive financial help.

Service Details

Hours	Caseworker available Tue 1 pm-3 pm
Areas Served	Barrie
Eligibility	in financial need of covering living expenses (individual and family's) 16 or older live in Ontario (and are not a visitor or a tourist) have assets within the allowable asset limits
Application	call for initial intake or applications may be made Online applicant must provide basic financial information verification interview at local office will be required
Languages	English; French - Reception, Programs, Formal
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie Public Library, 60 Worsley St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 1L6
Mailing Address	Barrie Public Library, 60 Worsley St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 1L6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-728-1010 ; 1-888-999-1142, Toll free Social Assistance Support Line ; 1-800-808-2268, Interactive Voice Response for OW Recipients
Toll Free Phone	1-800-394-7867, Welfare Fraud Hotline
TTY Phone	1-800-387-5559
E-Mail	AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Website	www.barrielibrary.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe

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