Effective January 22nd this office will be temporarily closed for in-person services due to renovations, but will continue to provide benefits and services over the phone and online. In-person services will be available at the Yorkgate office.

If you do not have enough money for food and housing and are in financial need, you can apply online for Ontario Works assistance or call 1-888-999-1142 to apply by phone.

 

Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services provides financial benefits through Ontario Works, employment supports and social supports to people living in Toronto. All of our locations provide similar supports.

We are not currently offering in-person workshops, job fairs or information sessions.

Help us keep the air we share healthy. Please do not wear or use scented products when visiting our offices.

Exterior image of the Lawrence Square Employment and Social Services location
Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services

Office Location

700 Lawrence Ave. W., East Tower Entrance, Suite 330, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M6A 3B3

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Mailing Address

PO Box 3888 Stn Industrial Park
Markham, ON L3R 5T2

Postal Codes Served

  • M3K
  • M3L
  • M3M
  • M6A
  • M6B
  • M6E
  • M6L

Phone, Online and In-person Services

Our phone and in-person hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For online service use the MyBenefits application anytime to submit documents, check your payments and message your caseworker.

Before you visit, you should know that:

  • We may be able to help you over the phone. If possible, please contact your caseworker first. You can also message your caseworker online and send documents electronically through MyBenefits.
  • There will be limited numbers of computers available to apply for social assistance or to access other necessary online services. You may have to wait for one of these computers to become available for use.
  • There are three ways to send in your documents:
    • online using MyBenefits – this is the quickest way to send us information
    • by fax: 416-696-3475
    • by mail: PO Box 3888 Stn Industrial Park, Markham, ON L3R 5T2 – feel free to use the postage-paid business reply envelope you receive from us every month