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Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ontario Disability Support Program, Yorkgate Office

Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Ontario Disability Support Program, Yorkgate Office

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Yorkgate Mall, 1 York Gate Blvd
Toronto
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416-325-5900
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Toll-Free: 1-888-789-4199
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Fax: 416-325-5901
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Last updated: Apr 5, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call to arrange a meeting or apply online, those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Income Support

Adults 18 years and older with a verified physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more, must live in Ontario and meet financial eligibility criteria


Employment Supports

Ontario residents 16 years and older with a physical or mental disability expected to last a year or more

It is not necessary to be receiving ODSP income support to be eligible for employment supports


This office serves people in the following postal code areas: M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9P, M9R, M9V, M9W

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

Description of Services:

Income Supports:
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
Transition Child Benefit -- for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the Canada Child 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
Last updated: Apr 5, 2024: Suggest an edit
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