Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Site: Fitzroy Harbour Centre
Service: West Carleton Community Support Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4461 | Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | LEAP ; Low-Income Energy Assistance Program ; WOCRC |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Fitzroy Harbour |
| Address & Map | Fitzroy Harbour Centre - Bethel-St. Andrew’s United Church 184 Jack Lougheed Way Fitzroy Harbour, ON K2L 4H7 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Jack Lougheed Way and Fitzroy St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community services for rural residents Support services include: * low-cost transportation coordination * Meals on Wheels delivery * local volunteer opportunities * home maintenance * information and referral services Applications for the Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) for discounts off monthly hydro bills; and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), a one-time emergency financial assistance of a maximum grant of $500 per household per year ($600 for electrically heated homes) * agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed |
| Hours | COVID-19: Closed until further notice. |
| Areas Served | Ashton ; Kanata ; McNab-Braeside ; Mississippi Mills ; Munster ; Richmond (Ottawa) ; Stittsville ; West Carleton |
| Eligibility | Support services offered to older adults and adults with a physical disability OESP and LEAP applications for low-income individuals who may be experiencing difficulty paying their electricity bill * clients can only apply for LEAP once per calendar year Transportation coordination service is only for rural residents with a K0A, K7S and K2K postal code |
| Application | Call or send an email to make an appointment * individuals should call the United Way of Greater Simcoe County at 1-855-487-5327 to see if they qualify for LEAP before making an appointment to apply through this agency |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Information and Referral ; Disability Related Transportation ; Home Delivered Meals ; Homemaker Assistance ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ; Senior Ride Programs ; Utility Assistance ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-591-3686 |
| Fax | 613-591-2501 |
| Website | www.wocrc.ca/seniors-and-adults-physical-disability/west-carleton-community-support-services |
| Other Details | |
| Resources | Website |