Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - South Porcupine - Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Application

People receiving Ontario Works benefits should apply at their local office * medical documentation and proof of income required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older; resident of Ontario * verified physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more * disability must make it difficult for applicant to care for him/herself, go into the community or to work

Fees

Free

Executives

Patti Redmond - Director of Social Services Operations Division

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

South Porcupine and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent * ODSP provides financial assistance to people with disabilities * amount of benefit depends on size of family, shelter costs, income, and assets

To report Welfare (Ontario Works) or ODSP misuse or fraud call 1-800-394-7867 * more information is available at www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/cfcs/en/programs/IES/OntarioDisabilitySupportProgram