Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services - Central East Region - Barrie Office

Application

Application form and interview * disability and financial assessment * those in immediate financial need should call directly to the Ontario Works office

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults * Young Adults * verified physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more

Fees

None

Contacts

Gord Spoljarich - Ontario Disability Support Program Manager
705-727-5600 * Gord.spoljarich@ontario.ca
Navreet Kudari - Ontario Disability Support Program Manager
705-727-5597 * navreet.kudari@ontario.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French website * French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Adjala-Tosorontio ; Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Clearview ; Collingwood ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Program is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and assist them to become more independent

Program details:

financial assistance to people with disabilities
amount of benefit depends on size of family, shelter costs, income, and assets
if an applicant does not receive a letter from the Disability Adjudication Unit (DAU) within 2-3 weeks of applying, stating that the application has been received; or if a letter of their decision is not received from the DAU within 8 weeks after the first letter, applicants can call the DAU at 1-888-256-6758
to report Welfare (Ontario Works) or ODSP misuse or fraud call 1-800-394-7867