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Information on apply for Discretionary Benefits through OW can be found at bottom of the page.
Applying for OW
https://www.wellington.ca/en/social-services/applyingforontarioworks.aspx
Follow the above link for information on how to apply for OW in Guelph and Wellington County, the application can be completed online.
Internal Review
If you are denied OW you have 30 days to ask for an internal review, the form can be found online https://www.wellington.ca/en/social-services/appealingadecision.aspx.
OW Reviewer/Speed up Process
Ontario Works, Fergus
Colleen Brunel- Can Speed up process in extenuating circumstances
Bruce County Social Services (OW)
30 Park StreetBox 399, Walkerton
519-881-0431
1-800-265-3005
Orangeville Office (OW)
30 Centre Street, Orangeville
519-941-6991
Owen Sound Office (OW)
595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound
519-376-7324
1-800-265-3119
Huron County Ontario Works (OW)
77722D London Road R.R. #5, Clinton
519-482-8505
Stratford Office (OW)
82 Erie Street, 1st Floor, Stratford
519-271-3773
Wellington County Social Services (OW)
129 Wyndham St. N., Guelph
519-837-2670
Ontario Works- Andrew White
Fergus
519-837-2670 ext. 4801
* He is good to talk to if clients are denied; will guide you through the process
Appeal
All appeals are filed through the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). You have 30 days from the date you receive the IR decision to submit an appeal. The Legal Clinic can assist with both the IR and Appeal process.
Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington
The Legal Clinic provides assistance with income issues related to OW, ODSP, EI, CPP-d, and Child Tax Benefit. The Clinic can assist with applications, appeals, and review tribunals related to social assistance.
519-821-2100 or 1-800-628-9205
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