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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
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
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
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
- 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)
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
905-338-4669
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- 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
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
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
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
If you need to submit any documents in-person, please place them in the drop box located at the main entrance of Halton Regional Centre. If you require assistance completing applications, or have any questions about Low Income Program, please email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311.
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Halton Region helps low income residents with their health needs, including dental, vision, medical supplies, equipment and related costs, as well as funerals
Dental care emergencies for adults
- adults who are in pain or require emergency dental care may be eligible for help with the cost of their dental care
- older adults (65+) refer to the Ontario Seniors Dental Program (OSDCP) for more information including eligibility and how to apply
Eyeglasses
- assistance with the cost of prescription eyeglasses may be provided
Medical supplies and equipment
- help with the cost of diabetic supplies, surgical supplies and dressings, as required
- assistive aids and devices, back braces, surgical stockings, artificial limbs, wheelchairs and inhalators
Project Lifesaver
- assistance with the cost of radio technology to assist in locating wandering individuals
- click here for more information about Project Lifesaver
Funeral Expenses
Offers resources, information, and supports related to oral health to residents of Halton Region
- oral health screenings at schools and community Public Health clinics
- in-person or virtual oral health screenings available for children by appointment only
- oral health counselling and referrals to other agencies/services when needed
- oral health promotion and education in the community
- oral health resources for the long-term care sector
- oral health resources for teachers which are in line with learning blocks and strands of the Ontario Curriculum
Facilitates financial assistance for dental treatment for those who qualify:
- children/youth 17 years of age or younger Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO)
- adults receiving assistance through Ontario Works
- older adults 65+ Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)
Program offers financial assistance to help individual/family with essential living expenses
- benefits, for individual/family, including prescription drugs and vision care
- help finding and keeping a job, and with career advancement
Program offers two types of support:
Income Support: financial assistance provided each month to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter
- also includes benefits for clients and their eligible family members
- health benefits (prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision care, medical supplies, medical transportation, pregnancy and breastfeeding nutritional allowance, extended health benefit)
- disability-related benefits (assistive devices, additional help for hearing aids and mobility devices, guide dog benefit)
- employment incentives and benefits (employment and training start up benefit, coverage for up-front child care costs, work-related benefit, transitional health benefit, employment transition benefit)
- transition child benefit
Employment Supports: services and supports to help clients with disabilities find and keep a job, and advance their careers
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) automated information and payment details, file status 1-800-808-2268 (service not available to TTY users), Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 12 noon-5 pm
Welfare Fraud Hotline to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud 1-800-394-7867 or welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca
Provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families
- supports research
- maintains local support groups
- strives to end the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the regions of Halton and Hamilton
Services include:
- forwarding of applications for the National "Safely Home" program for persons at risk of getting lost
- resource centre, information presentations, support groups and counselling for persons with dementia, spouses, relatives, caregivers, professional groups
- referral to related services including respite care, transportation, alternate housing, long-term care
- diversity outreach to build links with ethnic groups in the community
CARERS program: eight group sessions focused on the development of effective problem solving skills and tools which help to improve communication and manage dementia related behaviour
- guidance and coaching is offered by clinical staff
- for more information see here
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
To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
905-844-4725 or 905-878-2383 ext 7695
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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
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
Overview of how to find a dentist, hygienist or emergency dental services, free and reduced-cost dental care, and directs to other dental-related listings in this directory
TO FIND A DENTIST:
See Ontario Dental Association website here or Yellow Pages under "Dentists"
TO FIND A DENTAL HYGIENIST:
See College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario public register here or see Yellow Pages under "Dental Hygienists"
SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY:
Dentistry at LaSalle, 905-481-9078 - 18 Plains Rd W, Unit 1, Burlington
- dental services for wheelchair patients, see website for more information
Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), 416-596-4200
- dentistry clinic for persons with special needs (doctor referral required), see here
EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES:
Health811 provides advice and information over the phone, see separate listing here
IN-HOME DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES:
See list here
FREE DENTAL SERVICES
Children and youth aged 17 and under:
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO)
- provides free preventative, routine and emergency dental services for eligible children and youth aged 17 years or under
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see here
Canada Dental Benefit
- interim benefit, available for two periods, for eligible families with children aged 12 years old or under
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see here
Adults and older adults:
Ontario Works Adult (OWA)
- provides financial assistance to those who qualify to access dental care, which is intended for urgent dental needs and is not an on-going regular dental care program or an insurance plan
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see here
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDP)
- provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older
- for more information, including eligibility and how to apply, visit here
REDUCED-COST DENTAL SERVICES
Oral hygiene, cleaning, etc:
Some colleges with oral health education programs have reduced-cost oral hygiene clinics:
- in the Burlington/Hamilton area this is available at the Southern Ontario Dental College in Ancaster (for information see here)
- in the Oakville/Mississauga area this is available at the Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences in Mississauga (see separate listing here)
- reduced-cost clinics are also available in Toronto at George Brown College WAVE Dental Clinic (see separate listing here)
Cleaning, scaling, oral hygiene services, etc. may be less expensive at independent dental hygienists, rather than through a dentist's office
- to find independent hygienists, see 'To Find a Dental Hygienist' above
For other procedures:
University of Toronto, Dental Faculty, Reduced Cost Dental Clinic
- operates 12 different clinics, including general care (dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, and fillings), crowns, dentures & bridges, dentistry for children, emergency services, dental implants, root canals and more
- see separate listing here
George Brown College, WAVE Dental Clinic
- dental hygiene services, fillings, and denture clinic
- for details see separate listing here
Empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential through all stages of life through services that include:
- bursary program for therapies and conferences (offer families financial support for therapies, assistive devices, activities or lessons to help children with Down Syndrome, and for parents to attend conferences)
- online new parent community (private forum for parents of children with Down Syndrome in Halton)
- peer groups (run by volunteers and offer monthly social events, programs and workshops to help develop skills and offers transitional support)
- Graduate Group (persons over 21 who have Down syndrome)
- family social and networking events
- advocacy support
- one-on-one reading program
- library and developmental resources
Office: Region Office 289-208-1040 ; Provincial Office 416-421-8377
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Helps children and youth with physical disabilities from all backgrounds
Programs and services include:
- funding for essential accessibility and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts and ramps
- fully accessible summer camp programs at its two camp properties, Camp Woodeden in London and Camp Merrywood near Perth
- virtual online camp program
- information resources for families and public education and awareness
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
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
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
