Oxford County Ontario Works (Social Assistance)
Oxford County Human Services (based in Woodstock) runs Ontario Works for Ingersoll. It gives monthly money to help with basic needs and rent if you have a low income and few savings. It also offers help finding work, health benefits, and emergency money for urgent situations like eviction. This is the county office an Ingersoll resident calls for income support.
What you get
Monthly money for rent and basics
Who it's for
People living in Oxford County with a low income and few assets who are looking for work or cannot work.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I found your housing support program and I want to check if I can apply. Can you tell me the current rules, documents needed, and the next step?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- People living in Oxford County with a low income and few assets who are looking for work or cannot work
- Emergency help is available right away for urgent situations, such as eviction or having no money for food or rent
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
The amount depends on your household size and situation (Ontario Works rates). It includes money for basic needs and a rent (shelter) amount. Emergency help is decided case by case.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
People living in Oxford County with a low income and few assets who are looking for work or cannot work. Emergency help is available right away for urgent situations, such as eviction or having no money for food or rent.
Good to know
VERIFIED on official Oxford County page. Office: 21 Reeve Street, P.O. Box 1614, Woodstock N4S 7Y3; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (open during lunch). Email humanservices@oxfordcounty.ca. Phone 519-539-9800, toll-free 1-800-265-1015, after-hours emergency 1-800-755-0394, welfare fraud line 1-800-394-7867 (all confirmed on the official page). Oxford County is the Service Manager covering Ingersoll.
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