Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Site: Eastern Regional Office - Ottawa - 351 Preston St
Service: Ontario Disability Support Program - Income Support
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0005 | Last Full Update: 13 Feb 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | ODSP ; ODSP payment ; POSPH |
| Former Name | Family Benefits |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Rochester St and Hwy 417 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities and their families Supports and benefits available: accommodation * basic living expenses * prescription drugs * basic dental care Other supports and benefits may be available such as: eyeglasses * hearing aids * special diet allowance * diabetic supplies * ostomy supplies * Extended Health Benefits * surgical supplies * emergency home repairs * transportation needed to attend medical appointments * guide dog allowance * Upfront Child Care Benefit * wheelchair/mobility device repairs and batteries |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Individuals 18 years and older who qualify financially and have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more. |
| Application | To apply, call direct intake or Ontario Works at 3-1-1 (select your language, and then option 4) or 613-580-2400, or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance For payments dates, visit http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/index.aspx or call toll free 1-800-808-2268. To find the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office that serves an address, click here. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268 -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status, etc. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Disability Related Transportation ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Insulin Injection Supplies ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Ostomy Supplies ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Disability Programs Applications ; Service Cost Payment Assistance ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Special Diet Food ~ Disability Benefit Recipients ; Visual/Reading Aids ~ Disability Benefit Recipients |
| Waiting List | No, however the application process may take some time to complete. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-234-1188 * Direct Intake 613-787-3951 ext 0 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-5111 |
| TTY Phone | 613-787-3959 |
| Fax | 613-783-5958 |
| Website | www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/income_support/index.aspx |
| Primary Contact | Denise Galipeau, Ontario Disability Support Program Manager; Phone: 613-787-4369; Fax: 613-783-5963; Email: denise.galipeau@ontario.ca |
| Alternate Contact | James McGrath, Ontario Disability Support Program Manager; Phone: 613-787-5271; Fax: 613-783-5962; Email: james.mcgrath@ontario.ca |
| Primary Executive | Josee Boulianne, Ontario Disability Support Program, Program Manager; Phone: 613-787-3958; Fax: 613-788-2382; Email: josee.boulianne@ontario.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Juliet Smith, Ontario Disability Support Program Manager; Phone: 613-787-4231; Fax: 613-783-5961; Email: juliet.smith@ontario.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1998 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |