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The provincial website provides the ability to find registered vendors for all aspects of the Assistive Devices Program (ADP), through the "Find a Vendor and Apply" feature.
Each individual database can be searched by city/town, postal code, or company name
Follow the following links for more information:
Artificial Eyes and Facial Prosthetics
Communication Aids
Custom Orthotic Braces, Compression Garments and Lymphedema Pumps
Diabetes Equipment and Supplies
Enteral-feeding Pumps and Ostomy Supplies
*Note: Enteral-feeding pump and ostomy supply vendors are not registered: "You choose where you buy the supplies. Your doctor, the nurse practitioner or nutritional specialist can help you find a retailer near you."
Hearing Devices
Home Oxygen Therapy
Mobility Aids
Prosthetic Breasts or Limbs
Respiratory Equipment and Supplies
Visual Aids
Each individual database can be searched by city/town, postal code, or company name
Follow the following links for more information:
Artificial Eyes and Facial Prosthetics
Communication Aids
Custom Orthotic Braces, Compression Garments and Lymphedema Pumps
Diabetes Equipment and Supplies
Enteral-feeding Pumps and Ostomy Supplies
*Note: Enteral-feeding pump and ostomy supply vendors are not registered: "You choose where you buy the supplies. Your doctor, the nurse practitioner or nutritional specialist can help you find a retailer near you."
Hearing Devices
Home Oxygen Therapy
Mobility Aids
Prosthetic Breasts or Limbs
Respiratory Equipment and Supplies
Visual Aids
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Hotel dieu site, Murray Building; 144 Brock St
Kingston, ON, K7L 5G2
Kingston, ON, K7L 5G2
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Clinic offering the Ontario Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Dental Program.
This program provides financial assistance for the specialized dental needs of affected individuals.
More information is available at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/child/cleft.aspx or https://www.pcmch.on.ca/the-ontario-cleft-lip-and-palate-craniofacial-dental-program/
This program provides financial assistance for the specialized dental needs of affected individuals.
More information is available at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/child/cleft.aspx or https://www.pcmch.on.ca/the-ontario-cleft-lip-and-palate-craniofacial-dental-program/
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Ontario Health Insurance Plan - Out of Country Prior Approval Program
Office : 1-888-359-8807 Visit Website
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Funding for hospital and medical services that are insured by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
- services received out of country
- prior approval from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is required for individuals to obtain funding
- written approval must be received from the ministry before out of country health services are received
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Municipal Fee Assistance Program - Housing & Social Services Department
613-546-2695 ext 4906Visit Website
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Extended Health Benefits Program allows working resident who have low incomes and are not supported by Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program to access adult dental care, vision care, glasses or contact lenses and prescription medications * up to $600 per individual and $800 per families
Affordable Transit Pass Program offers eligible Kingston residents a discount monthly My Card bus pass so that cost isn't a barrier to using Kingston Transit.
Transit Employment Program provides recently hired Kingston residents (part-time or full-time) with a free two month Kingston Transit pass for those who need assistance getting to and from work.
Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK) allows eligible Kingston residents of all ages reduced-cost access to municipally-run recreation and leisure programs.
Responsible Pet Owner Program has a limited amount of $250 vouchers for low-income pet owners to have their pet spayed or neutered.
Affordable Transit Pass Program offers eligible Kingston residents a discount monthly My Card bus pass so that cost isn't a barrier to using Kingston Transit.
Transit Employment Program provides recently hired Kingston residents (part-time or full-time) with a free two month Kingston Transit pass for those who need assistance getting to and from work.
Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK) allows eligible Kingston residents of all ages reduced-cost access to municipally-run recreation and leisure programs.
Responsible Pet Owner Program has a limited amount of $250 vouchers for low-income pet owners to have their pet spayed or neutered.
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Ontario Works - Housing & Social Services Department, Kingston - 362 Montreal St, 2nd Flr
Office: 613-546-2695Visit Website
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Temporary financial assistance and employment supports to those most in need residing in the City of Kingston and County of Frontenac while they undertake requirements to become and stay employed
Financial Assistance
Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include a prescription drug coverage, vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit, where all other financial means have been explored and exhausted.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Financial Assistance
Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include a prescription drug coverage, vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit, where all other financial means have been explored and exhausted.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
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Dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence
- funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer camp, recreational choices, advocacy, and public and consumer education
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Offers dental health information
- dental screening and fluoride varnish program for children
- dental screening in schools
- works with the Healthy Smiles Ontario program
- works with Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
- administers the Dental Treatment Assistance Fund (up to $200 for eligible adults)
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Volunteer-based organization dedicated to the education, support and empowerment of persons affected by breast cancer
- financial assistance
- peer support groups
- 1-on-1 peer support
- resource library
- puffy pillow program for our local hospitals
- wig and bra bank - free clothing and wigs
- fitness programs
- Chestmates Dragon Boat Team
- monthly newsletters
- lymphedema support
- outreach program
- public awareness/education
- fundraising
- volunteer opportunities
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Province-wide program that loans ventilators, bilevel positive airway pressure devices (with back-up rate function), oxygen saturation monitors, in-exsufflators and other related equipment for in-home use
- repairs and maintenance available for loaned equipment
- upon its return, equipment is cleaned and disinfected and prepared for the next client
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Financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements
Financial Assistance
Addiction Services Initiative
Financial Assistance
- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- monthly drug benefit card
- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
- help with housing or moving costs
- may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, resource materials, job banks, labour market information
- assistance with resumes
- referrals to job counselling and training
- volunteer placements
- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
- job matching service
- development of skills for specific jobs
- on-the-job training
- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Addiction Services Initiative
- assistance for recipients whose substance abuse makes it difficult to become/stay employed
- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
- information and announcements about Ontario Works
- service not available to TTY users
- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance (ODSP)
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Ontario Works - Housing & Social Services Department, South Frontenac - Sydenham Satellite Office
1-855-279-2052 613-376-6477
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City of Kingston's Ontario Works program delivery is available on site, one day (Thursday) per week
Financial Assistance
Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include a monthly drug card, dental and vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Financial Assistance
Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include a monthly drug card, dental and vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
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Charitable group
- raises funds for health-related concerns including hospital equipment and other charitable purposes, including fire victims
- sponsors local sports
- may provide financial assistance to residents of South Frontenac or Lennox & Addington on a case-by-case basis
- also loans out wheelchairs, crutches and commode chairs at no cost to those in need
- special interest in health and seniors
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Leeds and Grenville. Community and Social Services, Gananoque
1-800-880-8284 Office: 613-382-8220
Crisis: 1-800-267-8146
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Financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements
Financial Assistance
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
Employment and Participation benefits -- cover costs related to starting a job or placement or education
Families with Children -- child care start-up costs
Health-Related Benefits -- may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Employment Assistance
Clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities
Community Participation -- volunteer placements
Job Search Programs -- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
Employment Placement -- job matching service
Basic Education --
Job Skills Training --
Supports to Self-Employment -- referrals to self-employment programs
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Other services:
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 --
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 --
to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Financial Assistance
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- monthly drug benefit
Employment and Participation benefits -- cover costs related to starting a job or placement or education
Families with Children -- child care start-up costs
Health-Related Benefits -- may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Employment Assistance
Clients 18-65 years who are not caring for pre-school age children or who do not have a serious disability or illness must participate in employment assistance activities
Community Participation -- volunteer placements
Job Search Programs -- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
Employment Placement -- job matching service
Basic Education --
- basic adult upgrading
- high school upgrading
- literacy and basic skills
Job Skills Training --
- development of skills for specific jobs
- on-the-job training
Supports to Self-Employment -- referrals to self-employment programs
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Other services:
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 --
- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
- information and announcements about Ontario Works
- service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 --
to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
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Two types of assistance for people in financial need: Financial assistance:
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Oral Health Services on site for people who meet eligibility criteria for subsidies
- works in Partnership with LLGDHU and Rideau Community Health Services (Westport Location)
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Social Assistance - Financial and Employment assistance - programs to help people in temporary financial need find sustainable employment and achieve self-reliance through the provision of effective, integrated employment services and financial assistance
- Financial and Obtaining Employment Services
- Coordinate linkages with community services
- Linkage to employment services and opportunities
- Provide financial assistance to those who have been determined eligible
- Linkage to child care supports and social housing
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Ontario Works - Housing & Social Services Department, North Frontenac - Sharbot Lake Satellite Office
1-888-778-4531 613-279-3151
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Northern Frontenac Community Services Corporation, 1020 Elizabeth St
Central Frontenac, ON, K0H 2P0 (65km)
Central Frontenac, ON, K0H 2P0 (65km)
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Satellite office of the City of Kingston's Housing & Social Services Department, Ontario Works Program serving residents of Central and North Frontenac.
Financial Assistance
Temporary financial assistance to those most in need while they undertake requirements to become and stay employed. Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include monthly drug benefits, dental and vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Financial Assistance
Temporary financial assistance to those most in need while they undertake requirements to become and stay employed. Monthly financial assistance is available to eligible (needs tested) residents for basic needs and shelter. The amount of assistance paid is determined by family size, income and expenses.
Employment Assistance
Employment supports are available to help people become and stay employed. Funding and assistance may be available for community and employment placement, job searching, basic education or job-specific skills training, literacy training, supports to self-employment, Employment Readiness Scale, transportation, referrals to workshops and courses, Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP - a program offered to young parents) and addictions treatment.
Mandatory Benefits
Benefits prescribed in the Ontario Works provincial regulations include monthly drug benefits, dental and vision care for dependent children, special diet, pregnancy nutritional allowance, diabetic supplies, incontinence supplies, medical travel and transportation, and guide dog allowance.
Discretionary Benefits:
Discretionary Health Benefits may include: adult vision and dental care, health and well-being benefits, new born / child benefits, and other items such as ID replacements.
Discretionary Residency Benefits may include: funding towards rent arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent deposit, moving expenses and emergency heating fuel.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency assistance may be paid to a person experiencing an extreme, urgent, and unusual situation that jeopardizes the health and well-being of a member of the benefit unit.
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * information and announcements about Ontario Works * service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
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- Emergency Financial Support for Belleville & Tyendinaga
- Based on confidentiality
- Pay utilities, rent, medical bills and other immediate financial needs to avoid disconnection or eviction
- No fee for service
- Apply by phone, then fill out application for needs assessment
- Emergency number 613-962-3070
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- Services available are Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Registered Dietitians
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Social Workers. Children's Services
- Occupational Therapy Children's Clinic Services
- Speech Therapy Children's Clinic Services
- Physiotherapy Children's Clinic Services
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- Wheelchair of Hope Foundation accepts the following items:
- Gently used donated manual and power wheelchairs
- Scooters and various mobility aids
- They recycle through a vetting process mobility devices to those in need of a particular mobility device at no cost.
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Services to donors and grantees including:
- community grants for arts and culture, heritage and community beautification, youth and recreation, seniors, education and the environment
- HOPE Fund: offers financial assistance for travel for medical reasons for those in need.
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Dental Services
- urgent and preventative oral health care for those at risk of severe oral health issues
- reducing demand on acute care services
- publicly funded dental program for low-income seniors
- examinations, radiographs, preventive services (including periodontal services), restorative services (including endodontic services), oral surgery, and anesthesia
- dentures are included in the list of eligible services though a small co-payment is required
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Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
Employment Program -- offers temporary financial assistance for basic needs and accommodation
Employment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
Community Participation -- volunteer placements
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Discretionary and supplemental Mandatory Benefits -- prescription drug coverage and may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
Welfare FraudHotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
Employment Program -- offers temporary financial assistance for basic needs and accommodation
- Employment and Participation Benefits- cover costs related to starting a job or placement or education
- Families with Children -- child care start-up costs
Employment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
Community Participation -- volunteer placements
- job search programs -- based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
- employment placement -- job matching service
- basic education -- basic adult upgrading
- high school upgrading
- literacy and basic skills
- job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs
- on-the-job training
- supports to self-employment -- referrals to self-employment programs
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
Discretionary and supplemental Mandatory Benefits -- prescription drug coverage and may include emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- programs may vary by City or Municipality, and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
- information and announcements about Ontario Works
- service not available to TTY users
Welfare FraudHotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance
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Occupational Therapy - Authorized Assistive Devices Program Assessments
Office: 613-345-5649 ext 52200Visit Website
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Offers assessments of inpatients to determine their eligibility for wheelchair
- mobility aid purchase assistance through the Assistive Devices Program
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Supports charitable organizations such as Public Library, children's organizations, CHEO, Perth Hospital Foundation
- fundraising activities including bingo
- used medical equipment lending bank (wheelchairs, scooters, canes, etc.)
- blood donor clinics
- hall rentals and catering (capacity of 270 people) and meeting room (capacity 50 people)
- volunteer opportunities
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