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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
Office: 905-897-3100
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Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
- medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies
- transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance
- Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- Special Diet Allowance may be available
child care costs
- Work-related benefit
- Transitional health benefit
- Employment Transition Benefit
Employment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Sun 24 hrs -- automated information and payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867, welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca-- to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud
Angel Hair for Kids:
- provides wig or hair prosthesis made from donor hair
- visit website for online list of salons participating in Salon Partner Program
Kids Life Line:
- one-time provision of necessary product or service, such as medical equipment or supplies
- limited in-home nursing care or therapy
- short term therapies
- transportation
- parking permit
- medication not covered by government or private insurance plans, specialized furniture
Office: 905-567-7177
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Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Benefit (ACSD)
- financial assistance for families who have children with severe physical and developmental disabilities
- monthly amount based on severity of disability, family income and special costs incurred
- application instructions and form available online
Special Services at Home (SSAH)
- financial assistance for the purchase of in-home supports for children with physical and developmental disabilities, and for adults with developmental disabilities
- application instructions and form available online
Enhanced Respite for Medically Fragile and/or Technology Dependent Children Program
- financial assistance to purchase supports, including relief from child's day-to-day care, including in-home and out-of-home respite
- visit website for details
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- prescription drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- health benefits including medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Employment supports -- adult clients must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
- referrals to job counselling, training programs, basic education
- access to telephones, faxes, computers and job banks
- for more information contact caseworker or access additional supports by booking an appointment with closest Employment Ontario office
Past-due bills or rent -- help with utility bills or rent to avoid eviction, visit website to apply
Affordable Transit program -- for residents of Brampton or Mississauga who cant afford a monthly bus pass, visit website to apply
Compounding pharmacy of patient-specific medications * provider of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) supplies only for Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton * deliver products and services to community-based patients who require parenteral nutrition, IV medications, pumps, pain and symptom management, advanced wound care supplies, ostomy care, urinary and incontinence care, and general medical supplies * product catalogue available online
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- provides money for food, shelter, and other household costs
- coverage for prescription medications under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- help with health costs and employment related expenses
- visit www.toronto.ca/ontarioworks for list of benefits
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- some benefits may be available to only those receiving social assistance, visit website for more information
- Employment centres - walk-in job search centres
- Training Programs - programs to assist clients prepare for employment, self-employment or career advancement
- Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) --for employers to post jobs
- 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
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents 16-25 finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
- help in pursuing child or spousal support
Social Supports -- referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
Client Services and Information Unit 416-338-8888, option 3, then option 5 --information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information, payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
MyBenefits -- online service available to residents receiving Ontario Works to access information via smartphone, tablet or computer
Service and Benefit Finder -- personalized list of benefits for child care, employment, housing and living expenses
Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works assistance
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- provides money for food, shelter, and other household costs
- coverage for prescription medications under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- help with health costs and employment related expenses
- visit www.toronto.ca/ontarioworks for list of benefits
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- some benefits may be available to only those receiving social assistance, visit website for more information
- Employment centres - walk-in job search centres
- Training Programs - programs to assist clients prepare for employment, self-employment or career advancement
- Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) --for employers to post jobs
- 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
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents 16-25 finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
- help in pursuing child or spousal support
Housing Stabilization Fund --help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit, moving costs and essential furniture
Social Supports -- referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
Client Services and Information Unit 416-338-8888, option 3, then option 5 --information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm
automated information, payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
MyBenefits -- online service available to residents receiving Ontario Works to access information via smartphone, tablet or computerWelfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980
Service and Benefit Finder -- personalized list of benefits for child care, employment, housing and living expenses
Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works assistance
Objectives are to relieve poverty for people of all abilities, through programs like:
Food Bank
- see here for more details
Household Goods and Clothing
- when made aware of individual needs for clothing and household goods, OPNC post's those specific needs on Facebook page
- if you have items that you would like to donate, please contact in advance (do not drop off unless need is confirmed)
- annual winter coat drive
Finding Hope in Poverty Support Group
- free counselling and peer to peer support group
- Wed 10 am-11:30 am
- contact hope@opnc.ca
Year Round Income Tax Clinics
- see here for more details
- contact support@opnc.ca
- or visit haltontax.ca
Micro Finance Loans
- can assist with low interest loans for those who would not otherwise qualify (subject to approval)
- contact support@opnc.ca for appointments
Canada Learning Bond
- Free Government Money for your child's education
- visit smartsaver.org for more details
Utility Bill Payment Assistance
- for more information see, Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance - Oakville
- contact community@opnc.ca or phone 905 257 6029 ext 105 for assistance
- Leap provides a one-time emergency payment for hydro and gas low-income customers who are in areears
- In addition, The Ontario Energy support Proram provides a monthly grant on your hydro bill of up to $80 / month
Financial Management Support
- budgeting, information and referral for support
- Wed & Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Assistive Devices
- small inventory of items to give those in need
- ability to provide funding to purchase items
- contact hello@opnc.ca
Program combines radio technology with a coordinated rapid response to help police locate wandering or missing individuals living with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, autism, down syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive impairment, by way of a tracking device
- participants wear a personalized lightweight battery operated wristband that emits an FM radio based signal every second, 24 hours a day
- if the client is reported missing, officers will use Project Lifesaver equipment to search for and locate the missing person
- 30 minutes is the average time it takes to find missing people
Services include:
- helping children living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis to access critical drug treatments not covered by private or provincial health plans
- parent mentoring program helps newly diagnosed families understand treatment options and gives emotional support to parents
- providing links to resources which contain up to date information on topics like pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, scholarships and disability tax benefits
- visiting post-operative patients
- distributing of ostomy literature to interested parties
- books, brochures, resources and extended guides on a variety of ostomy related topics
- communicate with healthcare providers such as hospitals, surgeons, and ETs about the needs of people living with an ostomy
- support group newsletter (10 issues per year)
Objectives are to relieve poverty for people of all abilities, through programs like:
Food Bank
- see here for more details
Household Goods and Clothing
- when made aware of individual needs for clothing and household goods, OPNC post's those specific needs on Facebook page
- if you have items that you would like to donate, please contact in advance (do not drop off unless need is confirmed)
- annual winter coat drive
Finding Hope in Poverty Support Group
- free counselling and peer to peer support group
- Wed 10 am-11:30 am
- contact hope@opnc.ca
Year Round Income Tax Clinics
- see here for more details
- contact support@opnc.ca
- or visit haltontax.ca
Micro Finance Loans
- can assist with low interest loans for those who would not otherwise qualify (subject to approval)
- contact support@opnc.ca for appointments
Canada Learning Bond
- Free Government Money for your child's education
- visit smartsaver.org for more details
Utility Bill Payment Assistance
- for more information see, Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance - Oakville
- contact community@opnc.ca or phone 905 257 6029 ext 105 for assistance
- Leap provides a one-time emergency payment for hydro and gas low-income customers who are in areears
- In addition, The Ontario Energy support Proram provides a monthly grant on your hydro bill of up to $80 / month
Financial Management Support
- budgeting, information and referral for support
- Wed & Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Assistive Devices
- small inventory of items to give those in need
- ability to provide funding to purchase items
- contact hello@opnc.ca
Office: 905-460-5025
Visit Website
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
- medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies
- transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance
- Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- pecial Diet Allowance may be available
- child care costs
- Work-related benefit
- Transitional health benefit
- Employment Transition Benefit
Employment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Sun 24 hrs -- automated information and payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867, welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca-- to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- prescription drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- health benefits including medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Employment supports -- adult clients must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
- referrals to job counselling, training programs, basic education
- access to telephones, faxes, computers and job banks
- for more information contact caseworker or access additional supports by booking appointment with closest Employment Ontario office
Past-due bills or rent -- help with utility bills or rent to avoid eviction, visit website to apply
Affordable Transit program (ATP)-- for residents of Brampton or Mississauga who can't afford a monthly bus pass, visit website to apply
Provides financial benefits through Ontario Works, as well as employment and social supports to people living in Toronto
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- provides money for food, shelter, and other household costs
- coverage for prescription medications under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- help with health costs and employment related expenses
- visit www.toronto.ca/ontarioworks for list of benefits
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- some benefits may be available to only those receiving social assistance, visit website for more information
- Employment centres - walk-in job search centres
- Training Programs - programs to assist clients prepare for employment, self-employment or career advancement
- Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) --for employers to post jobs
- 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
Child and Family Support - benefits include newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents 16-25 finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
- help in pursuing child or spousal support
Housing Stabilization Fund --help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit, moving costs and essential furniture
Social Supports -- referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information, payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
Client Services and Information Unit 416-338-8888, option 3, then option 5 --information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
MyBenefits -- online service available to residents receiving Ontario Works to access information via smartphone, tablet or computer
Service and Benefit Finder -- personalized list of benefits for child care, employment, housing and living expenses
Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works assistance
905-338-4669
Visit Website
- assessments for foot pain or discomfort and customized treatment plans
- routine nail care
- treatment of corns and calluses * plantar fasciitis * ingrown toe nails * warts
- complex care for high risk patients with foot problems or wounds complicated by diabetes * arthritis * poor circulation * neuropathies
- custom made orthotics for children to adults
- footcare products including moisture creams * assistive devices * protective padding * specialty socks for diabetics * medical grade compression stockings
- footwear for sale on site including extra width/extra depth orthopaedic and orthotic styles
- hospital owned and operated * all net proceeds support hospital programs
Inpatient Services
- complex medical care
- geriatric rehabilitation inpatient service and dialysis
- low-tolerance long-duration rehabilitation
- respite care
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic, 416-597-3028 -- for adults with acquired difficulties with speech and writing
- assessment
- equipment prescriptions
- training and support
- help in accessing funding support from the Assistive Devices Program of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- provides money for food, shelter, and other household costs
- coverage for prescription medications under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- help with health costs and employment related expenses
- visit www.toronto.ca/ontarioworks for list of benefits
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- some benefits may be available to only those receiving social assistance, visit website for more information
Employment Assistance -- programs, services, and benefits for those seeking employment such as benefits for employment-related or training costs, costs related to starting a job
- Employment centres - walk-in job search centres
- Training Programs - programs to assist clients prepare for employment, self-employment or career advancement
- Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) --for employers to post jobs
- 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
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents 16-25 finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
- help in pursuing child or spousal support
Social Supports -- referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
Client Services and Information Unit 416-338-8888, option 3, then option 5 --information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm automated information, payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
MyBenefits -- online service available to residents receiving Ontario Works to access information via smartphone, tablet or computerWelfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980
Service and Benefit Finder -- personalized list of benefits for child care, employment, housing and living expenses
Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works assistance
To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital outside your city/town, just dial your local hospital number & request to be transferred
905-618-0162
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- assessments for foot pain or discomfort and customized treatment plans of foot disorders
- routine nail care
- treatment of corns and calluses * plantar fasciitis * warts * ingrown toenails
- complex care for high risk patients with foot problems or wounds complicated by diabetes * arthritic foot care * poor circulation * neuropathies
- metatarsalgia
- custom-made orthotics for children to adults
- footcare products including moisture creams * assistive devices * protective padding * specialty socks for diabetics * medical grade compression stockings
- footwear for sale on site including extra width/extra depth orthopedic and orthotic styles
Services offered at two locations:
- 461 North Service Rd W, Unit 27 B, Oakville, L6M 2V5, 905-338-4669
- 3001 Hospital Gate, Oakville, L6M 0L8 (OTMH), 905-618-0162
To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
905-844-4725 (C. Air) or 905-845-2571 ext 4686
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Provides one-on-one introduction and education to home oxygen use, home orientation to the equipment and ongoing follow-up * registered respiratory therapists monitor and assess respiratory status while equipment needs are taken care of by Canadian Home Healthcare * inpatient care is provided by Registered Respiratory Therapists on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis * outpatient testing is available Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
Office: 416-531-6001
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Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
- medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies
- transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance
- Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- Special Diet Allowance may be available
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit
- child care costs
- Work-related benefit
- Transitional health benefit
- Employment Transition Benefit
Employment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Sun 24 hrs -- automated information and payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867, welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca-- to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud
Financial Assistance -- monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
- provides money for food, shelter, and other household costs
- coverage for prescription medications under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- help with health costs and employment related expenses
- visit www.toronto.ca/ontarioworks for list of benefits
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
- discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
- some benefits may be available to only those receiving social assistance, visit website for more information
- Employment centres - walk-in job search centres
- Training Programs - programs to assist clients prepare for employment, self-employment or career advancement
- Employer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) --for employers to post jobs
- 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
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents 16-25 finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
- help in pursuing child or spousal support
Housing Stabilization Fund --help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit, moving costs and essential furniture
Social Supports -- referral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
Client Services and Information Unit 416-338-8888, option 3, then option 5 --information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm
automated information, payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
MyBenefits -- online service available to residents receiving Ontario Works to access information via smartphone, tablet or computerWelfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980
Service and Benefit Finder -- personalized list of benefits for child care, employment, housing and living expenses
Welfare Fraud Hotline 416-392-8980 -- to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works assistance
Voluntary registered charity that stands for Canadians affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in raising awareness, supporting the community through programs, services, education, resources, advocacy, and research
Activities include:
- patient support programs
- Medical Assistance Fund (MAF) Program
- education
- creating awareness about this rare genetic skin condition