Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Barrie Public Library

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: MID2169
Last Modified: 14 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 09 Oct 2025

Contacts

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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe

Addresses

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

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
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    Languages English; French - Reception, Programs, Formal
    Fees None

    Subjects

    Service Categories Career Counselling ; Provincial/Territorial Income Assistance Programs Applications ; Welfare to Work Programs
    Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this directory is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Barrie cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.