Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Site: Ottawa - 347 Preston St
Service: Assistance For Children With Severe Disabilities - Special Services at Home
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN1092 | Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | ACSD ; ComSoc ; HCB ; MCSS ; OCR ; Special Services at Home |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Preston St and George St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Government program to help children with developmental or physical disabilities to live at home with their families * provides funding on a time-limited basis to address individual needs and which may be used for family relief and support and/or personal development and growth * families can purchase support services which they could not normally provide themselves or that are not available elsewhere in the community Examples of cases when financial assistance is provided include: travel to doctors and hospitals * special shoes and clothing * parental relief * wheelchair repairs * hearing aid batteries * basic dental care * drugs * eyeglasses * hearing aids |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * appointment necessary in most cases |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Kingston ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Boundaries | Southeastern Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children up to 18 years of age who live at home with a parent or a legal guardian * the income of a family will be evaluated to determine qualification * must have a severe disability that results in a functional loss * extraordinary costs that are incurred directly as a result of the disability must be present |
| Application | Application forms are available at the office or from website * medical or psychological assessment required |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Disability Programs Applications |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-788-2399 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-5111 ext 2399 |
| TTY Phone | 613-787-3959 |
| Fax | 613-787-5284 |
| Website | www.mcss.gov.on.ca |
| Primary Contact | Cherry Visser, Manager, ACSD and SSAH Programs |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |