Applying for Assistance

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible for Ontario Works assistance if you are:

Living in Lambton County
Needing financial assistance for housing and other necessities such as food and clothing
Willing to explore next steps to help reach your goals

Income, assets and current circumstances are also part of assessing eligibility for Ontario Works assistance.

How to apply

You can apply for assistance online or by phone.

If you need financial assistance and are:

Under 18 years of age
An adult providing temporary care for a child in financial need that is not your child
In a crisis or emergency situation ie. facing homelessness, utility disconnection, personal safety concerns, emergency authorization to be in Canada for humanitarian reasons

Please contact Lambton’s Ontario Works Department at 1-800-387-2882 or 519-344-2062, or visit the Lambton Shared Services Centre at 162 Lochiel St. Sarnia between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to start an application.

You can also apply for emergency assistance online by completing the Emergency Assistance Application.

Apply online

You can apply online anytime at Ontario Works Application (English) or Ontario Works Application (French).

Please note all family members 18 years of age or over need an email address to complete this online application.

Apply by phone

You can call 1-888-999-1142 (toll free to apply over the phone)

This service is available Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm

When applying

Having the following information ready for each person in your household will help when applying for assistance:

Birth date verification ie. birth certificate or passport
Social Insurance Number (SIN) card

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card
Immigration/sponsorship information if applicable
Current address, rent and utility costs, and landlord information
Information about their income and assets (vehicle, RRSP's, etc.)