County of Lambton Ontario Works (Income & Emergency Assistance)
Ontario Works is run locally by the County of Lambton. It gives monthly money to help pay for food, rent and basic needs if you have a low income and little savings. There is also Emergency Assistance if you are in a crisis right now (for example, you are being evicted or have no money for food). If you already get Ontario Works or ODSP and you are behind on rent or utilities, ask your case worker about extra help.
What you get
Monthly money for rent and basics
Who it's for
Ontario residents who are in financial need, meet the income and savings limits, and are willing to take part in work-related activities.
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:
- Emergency Assistance is for people in a crisis who do not have enough money for basic needs like food or shelter
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
The amount depends on your family size and situation (set by provincial Ontario Works rates). It includes money for shelter and basic needs. Emergency Assistance covers a short crisis period.
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
Ontario residents who are in financial need, meet the income and savings limits, and are willing to take part in work-related activities. Emergency Assistance is for people in a crisis who do not have enough money for basic needs like food or shelter.
Good to know
CORRECTED: the draft listed 519-344-2062 (the Housing Services number) for Ontario Works. The County's official Ontario Works page lists T: 519-845-0801, TF: 1-866-324-6912 and a head-office mailing address of 789 Broadway Street, Wyoming N0N 1T0. Kept the Lambton Shared Services Centre (162 Lochiel St, Sarnia) as the in-person Sarnia access point. Slug prefixed with city.
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