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Information and referral for City of Toronto services and programs
For Animals and Pets, including Animal Enforcement and Assistance CLICK HERE
BusinessTO Support Centre -- CLICK HERE
For Bylaw Enforcement CLICK HERE
For Cool Spaces Near You CLICK HERE
Emergency Energy Fund -- financial assistance for low income residents with energy disconnections due to late payment of bills
For Financial and Employment Support CLICK HERE
For Garbage and Recycling CLICK HERE
For Graffiti and Postering bylaw information CLICK HERE
For information on Grants, Incentives and Rebates CLICK HERE
Hardship Fund -- for low income residents who are not receiving social assistance
Home Energy Loan Program -- low-interest loans to homeowners for energy retrofits
Newcomer Service Kiosks -- information and referral to interpretation and translation services, employment training, community services, schools, health care
For Property Standards bylaw CLICK HERE
For Property Taxes and Utilities CLICK HERE
Property tax and water bill relief programs -- for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities
Sidewalk snow removal -- City crews start clearing all public sidewalks when the snow is 2 cm deep and the snow has stopped falling, or when icy conditions dictate
For Streets, Parking and Transportation CLICK HERE
For Trees issues CLICK HERE
For Water issues CLICK HERE
For Winter Services CLICK HERE
For the City's Winter plan for those experiencing homelessness CLICK HERE
Safe City Program - first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation/defibrillation) training available from Toronto Paramedic Services CLICK HERE
Service and Benefit Finder Tool CLICK HERE
Click here for changes to City services during the COVID-19 pandemic
For information on Community Councils, Mayor and City Councillors see separate entries
For Animals and Pets, including Animal Enforcement and Assistance CLICK HERE
BusinessTO Support Centre -- CLICK HERE
For Bylaw Enforcement CLICK HERE
For Cool Spaces Near You CLICK HERE
Emergency Energy Fund -- financial assistance for low income residents with energy disconnections due to late payment of bills
- call Neighbourhood Information Post at 647-727-8988 or for more information CLICK HERE
For Financial and Employment Support CLICK HERE
For Garbage and Recycling CLICK HERE
For Graffiti and Postering bylaw information CLICK HERE
For information on Grants, Incentives and Rebates CLICK HERE
Hardship Fund -- for low income residents who are not receiving social assistance
- help with health-related expenses such as eyeglasses, emergency dental work, medication, walkers
- call 416-338-8888 or CLICK HERE
Home Energy Loan Program -- low-interest loans to homeowners for energy retrofits
- loan is repaid through installments on the property tax bill
- call 416-392-1826 or CLICK HERE
Newcomer Service Kiosks -- information and referral to interpretation and translation services, employment training, community services, schools, health care
- locations throughout Toronto
- call 416-338-0688
For Property Standards bylaw CLICK HERE
For Property Taxes and Utilities CLICK HERE
Property tax and water bill relief programs -- for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities
- call 311 Tax Utility Inquiry Line
Sidewalk snow removal -- City crews start clearing all public sidewalks when the snow is 2 cm deep and the snow has stopped falling, or when icy conditions dictate
For Streets, Parking and Transportation CLICK HERE
For Trees issues CLICK HERE
For Water issues CLICK HERE
For Winter Services CLICK HERE
For the City's Winter plan for those experiencing homelessness CLICK HERE
Safe City Program - first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation/defibrillation) training available from Toronto Paramedic Services CLICK HERE
Service and Benefit Finder Tool CLICK HERE
Click here for changes to City services during the COVID-19 pandemic
For information on Community Councils, Mayor and City Councillors see separate entries
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1-888-789-4199
Information Line: 416-325-5666 ; Toronto Regional Office 416-325-0500
Disability Adjudication Unit: 416-326-5079
Disability Adjudication Unit Toll Free: 1-888-256-6758
Disability Adjudication Unit TTY Toll Free: 416-326-3372
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Information Line: 416-325-5666 ; Toronto Regional Office 416-325-0500
Disability Adjudication Unit: 416-326-5079
Disability Adjudication Unit Toll Free: 1-888-256-6758
Disability Adjudication Unit TTY Toll Free: 416-326-3372
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Income Supports:
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up 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
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
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
- 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
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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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
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
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
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Provides direct monthly benefit payment to eligible households to help pay their rent
Benefit payments are:
Households who are approved for this program must consent to be removed from the social housing waiting list
Benefit payments are:
- portable - benefits may be received even if moved to another address
- based on household income and local market rent
Households who are approved for this program must consent to be removed from the social housing waiting list
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Deliver various programs and services for Metis people * education & training, healing & wellness, intergovernmental relations, lands, resources & consultations
Education and Training - Offer a range of supports and services for the educational success of all Métis across Ontario beginning in early childhood, continuing through elementary school, middle school, and high school through to post-secondary education and into adulthood
Healing and Wellness - Facilitates and coordinates programs, services, and activities to address the holistic needs of Métis people in Ontario at the provincial, regional, and local levels
Education and Training - Offer a range of supports and services for the educational success of all Métis across Ontario beginning in early childhood, continuing through elementary school, middle school, and high school through to post-secondary education and into adulthood
Healing and Wellness - Facilitates and coordinates programs, services, and activities to address the holistic needs of Métis people in Ontario at the provincial, regional, and local levels
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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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
Child and Family Support - benefits include newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
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 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
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
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
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program, Wellesley Place Office
1-888-789-4199 Office: 416-326-3344
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Income Supports:
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up 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
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
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Community support
Money management services to help clients pay rent on time
Grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
Energy Assistance Programs
Financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Assistance with applications for OESP (Ontario Electricity Support Program); monthly credit applied to electricity bill for eligible customers based on household income and size
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- community information and referral
- assistance in filling out government and housing forms, call for information
- income tax clinic
- phone and mail registry service
- computer, Internet and email access
- online resource directory
- case management
- advocacy
- peer-supported community events/festivals and hobby groups
Money management services to help clients pay rent on time
- financial literacy skills
- landlord and tenant mediation
- follow-up support and community links
Grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
- Neighbourhood Information Post program coordinating agency
Energy Assistance Programs
Financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Assistance with applications for OESP (Ontario Electricity Support Program); monthly credit applied to electricity bill for eligible customers based on household income and size
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program, Parkdale Office
1-888-789-4199 Office: 416-531-6001
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Short Description
Income Supports:
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up 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
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
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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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
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
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
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Housing Help Centre includes assistance in housing search, applying for subsidized housing, education on tenant rights and eviction prevention services
Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
Interest-free repayable loans to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
Access centre for assistance with applications
LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto
Follow-up case management services for individuals recently housed by the City
Satellite Housing Access and Tenancy Support offices:
East York Community Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Ave
Beaches Employment and Social Services Office, 1631 Queen St E
Toronto Public Library, Dawes Road Branch, 416 Dawes Rd
Scarborough Village Employment and Social Services, 3660 Kingston Rd
Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
Interest-free repayable loans to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
- outreach, tenancy support for landlord and tenant mediation, eviction prevention, housing stabilization and tenant education sessions
Access centre for assistance with applications
LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto
- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
- for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327; Enbridge 2023 LEAP funding depleted, customers can re-apply 2 Jan 2024
Follow-up case management services for individuals recently housed by the City
Satellite Housing Access and Tenancy Support offices:
East York Community Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Ave
Beaches Employment and Social Services Office, 1631 Queen St E
Toronto Public Library, Dawes Road Branch, 416 Dawes Rd
Scarborough Village Employment and Social Services, 3660 Kingston Rd
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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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
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
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
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Community Resource Services
- faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
- public-access computers
- community bulletin board and job board display
- one-on-one needs assessment and plan
- information and referrals services
- orientation to life in Canada
- information on:
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
- education system
- housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
- financial services and the banking system
- transportation system in Canada
- family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
- employment related services
- citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
- orientation to Ontario workshop series
- assistance with immigration related forms
- volunteer opportunities
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
- Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
- supportive counselling
- information and referral
- assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
- Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
- Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
- LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
- Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368
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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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
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
Child and Family Support - benefits include newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
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 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 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
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
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
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Short Description
Community Resource Services
- faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
- public-access computers
- community bulletin board and job board display
- one-on-one needs assessment and plan
- information and referrals services
- orientation to life in Canada
- information on:
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
- education system
- housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
- financial services and the banking system
- transportation system in Canada
- family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
- employment related services
- citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
- orientation to Ontario workshop series
- assistance with immigration related forms
- volunteer opportunities
- assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
- Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
- Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
- LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
- Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368
- The Integrated Services for Seniors (ISFS) program
- The Personal Support Services (PSS) for Low Acuity Home Care program
- counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
- transitional support
- support groups for victims and survivors
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Unison Health and Community Services, Keele-Rogers
Office: 416-653-5400Crisis: 416-657-3622
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COVID19 -- Many services continue to be available to clients by phone (and if necessary, as determined by the Unison provider/staff, in person); call 416-653-5400 for more information
Community Health Centre
For help with Enbridge Gas bills, call 1-855-487-5327
- Legal Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1244
- Housing Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1306 and leave a message
- Harm Reduction: phone only, 647-999-3094
Community Health Centre
- health services, health promotion
- community services and community development
- Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services
- family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
- individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- counselling and case management
- dietitian
- podiatry clinic
- breastfeeding clinic
- child and parenting programs, including Spanish-speaking groups
- Diabetes Education Centre
- harm reduction programs
- seniors programs
- Toronto Public Health dental clinic
- women's programs
- youth programs
- Adult Protective Service program for adults with developmental disabilities
- community kitchen
- client advocacy, crisis referral to shelters
- eviction prevention, information and referral
- housing search
- landlord outreach, negotiation with landlords
- Housing Connections Access Centre, Share the Warmth
- other Home Services -- Rent Bank and Streets to Homes Follow-up Services
For help with Enbridge Gas bills, call 1-855-487-5327
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As of November 8 office is temporarily closed to in-person services due to renovations. In-person services have been moved to Dufferin Office. Phone and online services still available
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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
Child and Family Support - benefits include newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
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
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
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Implements housing policies of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto * education * project sponsorship * housing research * management of community-held projects * development consulting for Jewish community-based affordable housing projects * property managment services -- Avenel Non-Profit, Mutually Assisting Residential Community (Project MARC), Micah Homes Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Plaut Manor), Moshav Noam Housing Co-operative
Rental Assistance Program or Azrieli Program for Holocaust Survivors -- for low income members of the Jewish community, call or use form on website
Rental Assistance Program or Azrieli Program for Holocaust Survivors -- for low income members of the Jewish community, call or use form on website
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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
Health Support --includes medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation
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
Child and Family Support - benefits include newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
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 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 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
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
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
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program, Lawrence Heights Office
1-888-789-4199 Office: 416-212-6757
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Income Supports:
Health benefits -- prescription drugs,,dental care, vision care
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
Housing Stabilization Fund, 416-397-5550 -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit, moving costs and essential furniture
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up 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
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
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- Special Diet Allowance may be available
Housing Stabilization Fund, 416-397-5550 -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit, moving costs and essential furniture
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
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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
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
- 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
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As of October 16 office is temporarily closed to in-person services due to renovations. In-person services have been moved to Scarborough Village Office. Phone and online services still available.
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
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
Child and Family Support - benefits include newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
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
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
- 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
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
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
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program, Golden Mile Office
1-888-789-4199 Office: 416-212-2807
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Income Supports:
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up 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
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
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
- 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
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Housing Services
Rent Bank access centre -- interest-free repayable loans to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
- housing counselling
- information and referral
- matches tenants with landlords, eviction prevention, landlord outreach and recruitment, housing listings
Rent Bank access centre -- interest-free repayable loans to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
- must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements
- clients of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program may be eligible
- landlord and tenant mediation
- money management advice
- follow-up search assistance and community referrals
- also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing
- also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
- for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327
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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program, Willowdale Office
1-888-789-4199 Office: 416-314-6514
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Income Supports:
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up 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
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
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