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COVID-19 (23 Aug 2021): the Muslim community has come together during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide relief to all residents of the Ottawa-Gatineau community * United Muslim Organization of Ottawa-Gatineau (UMOOG), Muslim Family Services of Ottawa (MSFO), Islamic Relief Canada, local youth groups, and other organizations have teamed up to collaborate in this effort

Programs include:

• help to those who are in social isolation who are unable to leave their homes to pick up groceries, medicine, and supplies, especially those who are elderly, at-risk and/or immunocompromised or single-parent families with children who are unable to leave their home at this time
• financial support to those who have lost their primary source of income with purchasing food kits, medicine, and supplies
• in-home elder care program for elders who are unable to take care of themselves and cannot leave their homes

COVID-19 (21 Apr 2020): Staff is delivering services remotely. Métis who are in need of help accessing supports are urged to contact the MNO toll free at 1-800-263-4889 or email covidhelp@metisnation.org.


Funding to provide resources and information about diabetes risk factors and complications to Métis people ​

Equitable access to resources and opportunities including:

• purchase of foot care/chiropody services for eligible cases
• financial support to secure transportation to dialysis appointments
• purchase of resources to mitigate the symptoms of diabetes
• advocacy and system navigation to appropriate community education resources

Deduction for certain medical expenses enabling inidividuals to:

• work
• go to school
• do research for which a grant was received

Financial support for students during COVID-19 pandemic

Charitable funding of the one-on-one parent-coaching program with the parent(s) and the child delivered in colaboration with Emerging Minds.

Once qualified for the QuickStart program, a family receive individualized weekly sessions with: an occupational therapist, a speech therapist, and an educator therapist. Most appointments will be with one therapist only.

Federal dental care benefit for children

• based on net family income, tax-free payment of $260, $390, or $650 for reach eligible child
• available for two periods
• the first period will be October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• maximum of two payments for each eligible child

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario

• skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Financial support for individuals identifying as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (2SLGBTQ+)

• may vary according to resources available
• currently, Kind Space is able to offer ten $100 VISA gift cards per month
• takes up to fourteen days for the card to be issued
• arrangements must be made for the card to be picked up or mailed to the recipient
• donations are welcome

Delivers services, support and advocacy for and with people with spinal cord injury

Regional services:

• staff members provide practical help, advocacy and assistance from injury right through rehabilitation and into the community

Connect Peer Program:

• matches people who are newly injured, and their family members, to people who have lived experience with a spinal cord injury

Cortree Disability Education Centre:

• online learning platform for people with SCI and other physical disabilities and their families
• information on relevant topics around living with a disability
• available for professionals

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests, and experience
• job search strategies
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements

Canada-Ontario Job Grant: financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses

COVID-19 (19 Jul 2022): OES centres are again open to the public.

Comprehensive employment and job search services, including:

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Programs:

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Hospitality and Food Service Worker Training Program

• Learn new skills and competencies for hospitality and food service work
• Create connections with the other individuals and build a network
• Benefit from a free learning experience with support for future jobs
• Guaranteed 30-hour placement
• Monetary supports throughout and upon completion of training

Delivers and funds programs and human services to Ottawa residents in need of:

• child care
• financial assistance
• employment
• housing services
• long-term care

Child Care: Parents and child care professionals can visit ottawa.ca/childcare or call 3-1-1 (select language and choose option 4 daycare) for:

• Information about children's services (types of daycare, search tools and other useful resources)
• Access to the City of Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist to apply online for licensed child care (full fee and or subsidized for home-based, centre-based, school age or nursery/pre-school care)
• Help with daycare costs (subsidy) for families who qualify
• Planning for the EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Financial Assistance: Provides financial assistance for people who need temporary help with funds for food, transportation, housing/rent, medical, utilities and other basic needs through programs such as Ontario Works, Essential Health and Social Supports (EHSS) and Home Support Services.

Employment: Delivers employment programs and services to Ontario Works participants and the general public to help them prepare for, find and keep a job.

Housing Services: See separate record for details.

Long-Term Care: Operates four long-term care homes: Carleton Lodge and Peter D. Clark in Nepean, Centre d'accueil Champlain in Vanier, Garry J. Armstrong in Central Ottawa.

Services include:

• nursing and personal care
• therapy
• housekeeping
• food preparation
• recreational activities
• spiritual care
• social services

Also operates two adult day programs for seniors living in the community. These day programs provide respite care for caregivers and prevent premature admission to long-term care.

Service for Canadian citizens in need of emergency consular assistance while abroad or emergency assistance regarding travel outside Canada

• does not offer information concerning immigration, permanent residence, or visas

Information and resources to assist individuals to manage emergency or crisis situations that may arise while abroad, including on:

• arrest and detention
• child welfare, abduction and custody issues
• death abroad
• financial assistance
• forced marriage
• hijacking, hostage takings and kidnappings
• large-scale emergencies abroad
• lost or stolen belongings abroad
• missing persons
• passport security
• physical assault
• sexual assault
• sickness or injury

COVID-19 - Financial help for Canadians outside Canada: click here for more information

Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities and their families

Supports and benefits available:

• accommodation
• basic living expenses
• prescription drugs
• basic dental care

Other supports and benefits may be available such as:

• eyeglasses
• hearing aids
• special diet allowance
• diabetic supplies
• ostomy supplies
• Extended Health Benefits
• surgical supplies
• emergency home repairs
• transportation needed to attend medical appointments
• guide dog allowance
• Upfront Child Care Benefit
• wheelchair/mobility device repairs and batteries

Out-of-Home Respite:

• for families of children with multiple special needs
• families can receive up to seven days of respite per year, provided in a location other than their own home

Enhanced respite funding:

• paid to families caring for a child who is medically fragile and/or depends on a technological device and needs care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• examples are children who rely on medical and technological equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, apnea monitors, renal dialysis, urinary catheters, colostomy bags
• take drugs intravenously
• rely on tracheotomy tube care, suctioning, oxygen support or tube feeding
• grant is paid in addition to other respite services
• families may be eligible for up to $3,500 per child, per year

Relieves distress and promotes the well-being of Members and Former Members of the Naval Forces of Canada and their dependents
Provides grants, loans and bursaries to those in need

EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation and mock interviews
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

EXPERICA 2.0

• mentoring program for internationally trained professionals
• up to 12 weeks of unpaid work placements in their field and intensive support with their job search

Employment integration

• Specifically designed to support ODSP recipients in their job search efforts and in maintaining their employment
• up to 12 weeks of unpaid work placements in their field and intensive support with their job search

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario:
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers:

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements
• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Youth Job Connection:

• paid pre-employment training
• job matching
• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship
• education and work transitions supports

Youth Job Connection Summer:

• summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year

Canada-Ontario Job Grant:

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses

Assesses and treats patients who present with cleft lip/palate, craniofacial and speech and language resonance issues.

Designated regional Centre for the Ontario Cleft lip and/or palate dental program providing financial assistance for the specialized dental needs of affected individuals requiring integrated care due to complex dental/facial anomaly.

Helps families who may not have the financial means to cover all of the expenses relating to their child's medical care.

Expenses can include:

• travel
• lodging
• specialized treatment
• equipment that are not covered partially covered, by other sources

Reimbursement program helping adults with a developmental disability participate in their community

Clients can choose to receive money directly or purchase supports and services through an agency

Funding available to help:

• take part in community classes or recreational programs
• develop work, volunteer and daily life skills
• hire a support worker
• create a life-plan (person-directed planning) and reach goals
• get temporary respite for caregivers

Taxi vouchers available at a 40% discount, with four books available to customers per month

• convenient for customers who may have last minute appointments

Affordable monthly transit pass providing a lower-priced transit option

• available only on a registered Presto card

Provides Canadian Forces personnel (both serving and veterans) and their families with:

• financial distress loans and grants
• emergency grants
• special needs grants
• camp grants
• scholarships
• education loans
• small preventive loans
• holiday hamper program

Offers financial assistance for children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities

• funds and disability solutions through direct financial assistance
• camp and Recreational Choices Program
• Feature Scholarships
• Incontinence Supplies Grant Program
• research
• advocacy
• public and consumer education and peer support
• information on local fundraising events

Financial assistance/funding for families to assist in covering the cost of equipment

• braces
• wheelchairs
• special equipment not covered under a medical insurance or government plan (based on financial need)