Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0828 | Last Modified: 10 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Information Line 416-325-5666 ; Disability Adjudication Unit 416-326-5079 ; Toronto Regional Office 416-325-0500 |
| Toll Free Phone | Information Line 1-888-789-4199 * Disability Adjudication Unit 1-888-256-6758 |
| TTY Phone | Disability Adjudication Unit 416-326-3372 |
| Website | www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | 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 |
| Application | Call nearest local office (see separate entries) 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 |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Income and employment support for individuals with a physical or mental disability |
| Primary Executive | Heather Marton, Social Assistance Program Manager |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Disability Adjudication Unit Box B18 Toronto, ON M7A 1R3 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |