Government assistance

If you have you received a warning letter of suspension or cancellation from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), contact your caseworker at your local Ontario Works office as soon as possible.

• 211 Ontario
  Connect to information about community, social, health and related government services.
• Service Ontario
  Offers a single window access to a wide range of information, services and resources offered by the government of Ontario.
• Your Legal Rights A project of CLEO, Your Legal Rights is a web site of legal information for people in Ontario. This site has free, practical, and easy-to-find legal information produced by hundreds of organizations across Ontario.

Children and youth

• Canada child and family benefits
  Offers information about financial support programs for children and families such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit, and Universal Child Care Benefit
• Ministry of Children and Youth Services
  Makes it easier for families to find and access the services they need to give kids the best start in life at all stages of a child's development and to help youth become productive adults.
• Ontario Child Care Supplement for Working Families
  This program gives eligible working families tax-free money every month to help with child care costs. To qualify, children must be under the age of seven.
• Ontario Child Benefit
  Ontario Child Benefit is a monthly benefit paid to low income families with children under the age of 18.
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
  OSAP provides eligible Ontario students with financial assistance to help pay for tuition, books, mandatory fees, living costs and transportation.

Financial/employment assistance

• Ontario Works (OW)
  Ontario Works can provide people in temporary financial need with money to cover the costs of basic needs and with help for prepare for and find a job. They may also be able to provide health benefits, including drug and dental coverage, and additional benefits.
• Canada Benefits
  Connects people to a range of federal benefits such as Employment Insurance (EI), education and training, housing, health, business.
• Service Canada
  Offers access to a wide range of Canadian government programs and services.
• Employment Ontario
  Ontario’s employment and training network with services for apprenticeships, job seekers, employers, and employees.
• Social Benefits Tribunal
  Hears appeals about social assistance decisions that people receive under the Ontario Works Act, 1997 and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997.

Health

• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  The Ontario Disability Support Program helps eligible people with disabilities by providing financial help and help finding a job.
• Health Canada
  Health Canada helps people maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
  Find information about the government of Ontario’s health and long-term care programs.
• Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
  Residents of Ontario must have a valid Ontario Health Card to show that they are entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. OHIP covers most Ontario health benefits across Canada.
• Assistive Devices Program
  Provides personalized devices or equipment to Ontarians who have long-term physical disabilities.
• Trillium Drug Program
  This program is intended for Ontario residents who have a valid Ontario Health Card and who have high prescription drug costs in relation to their net household income.
• The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
  Delivers a range of services to protect your legal, personal and financial interests, as well as monitors the activities of Ontario charities.

Seniors

• Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
  ACE provides direct legal services to low-income seniors, public legal education, and engages in law reform activities.
• Seniors Canada
  A comprehensive website for seniors-related information in Canada, including information on elder care.
• Seniors Ontario
  Find links to information and resources to help plan for retirement, including finances, leisure activities, and health care resources.
• Government of Ontario - Seniors resources
  Find links sorted by topic to services and information of interest to seniors.

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