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Ottawa. City Operations
Site: Ottawa - Constellation Dr - 2nd Flr
Service: Essential Health and Social Supports
Record #: OCR4835 | Last Full Update: 01 Jun 2020 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | OCR ; Ottawa. City Operations |
Former Name | CV19 ; EHSS |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Woodroffe Ave and Baseline Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 (1 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, all four ESS are temporarily closed. Staff are available by phone and email. Applications for all services can be completed over the phone or online. Existing clients can call or email their caseworker. Social service hubs are closed, their activities and workshops cancelled. Helps Ottawa residents who cannot afford to pay for items or services needed to maintain their housing and for health items that are not available through other programs May help to pay for/provide: * urgent dental care, including dentures * eye exams and glasses * fuel/gas/hydro arrears, deposits and reconnection fees * rent arrears and deposits * Assistive Devices Program (ADP) 25% consumer contribution * bathroom aids * surgical and diabetic supplies * cremations and burials * beds, cribs, high chairs * stove, refrigerator where not provided by landlord |
Hours | COVID-19 -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility | Financial eligibility is based on maximum asset levels and Low Income Cut-off (LICO) after tax amounts. * For certain items, verification from a third party may be needed. Individuals in receipt of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are only eligible to receive the ADP 25% coverage from the Essential Health and Social Supports. |
Application | Call 3-1-1 * persons in receipt of Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) who need help should contact their caseworker * persons with a low income can be assessed for eligibility by calling 3-1-1 |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Appliances ; Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance ; Furniture ; Insulin Injection Supplies ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies ~ Surgical Patients ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ; Utility Assistance |
Waiting List | No, but depending on the nature of the request and the ability to provide the documentation required, the decision may take up to one month. |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 3-1-1, press 1 for English and 4 for Social Services |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-261-9799 |
TTY Phone | 1-800-855-0511 |
Fax | 613-560-0617 |
communitysupports@ottawa.ca | |
Website | https://ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/employment-and-financial-assistance/help-people-not-receiving-financial-assistance |
Primary Executive | Cynthia Donovan, Coordinator; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 41688; Email: Cynthia.Donovan@ottawa.ca |
Alternate Executive | Christopher Tuck, Manager; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 245000; Email: christopher.tuck@ottawa.ca |
Other Details | |
Established | New City of Ottawa: 2000 |
Funding | City / Town |
Elections | City council is elected. |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |
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