Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Site: Owen Sound Office

Service: Ontario Disability Support Program - Income and Employment Supports

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Record #: CWD3381
Last Modified: 04 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Public Comments To report Welfare misuse or fraud, contact:
  • Email: welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca
  • Fax: 1-866-681-3154
  • Mail:
      Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Welfare Fraud Hotline Box 333 Toronto ON M7A 1E9
Office Phone 519-376-1951
Toll Free Phone 1-800-265-3790
TTY Phone 519-376-3307
Fax 519-376-4544
E-Mail adminowensoundodsp@ontario.ca
Website https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program
Primary Contact Craig Mitchell, Manager; Phone: ext 237

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address Service Ontario Building; 1400 1st Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 3E3
 
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Intersection 14th St W and 1st Ave W
Mailing Address PO Box 3399 STN MAIN 
Markham, ON 
Canada L3R 6J2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities who are in financial need, or who want and are able to work and need support.

Offers two types of support:
  • Income support - financial assistance provided each month to help with the costs of basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, also includes benefits, such as drug coverage, vision care, benefits for dental care such as cleanings and extractions, for clients and their eligible family members
  • Employment supports - Services and supports to help clients with disabilities find and keep a job, and advance their careers

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) - 65 year(s) Applicants will be required to meet both financial and disability eligibility criteria.

For dental benefits - ODSP recipients and their spouse 18 years of age or older are eligible. ODSP recipients now can access their dentals benefits by presenting their monthly statement of assistance or government ID such as their valid OHIP card or driver's license to their dentist. Dependent children will continue to access dental benefits through Healthy Smiles Ontario.

For vision care benefits - ODSP recipients and eligible family members can receive new lenses and frames every 3 years when necessary (children receive assistance with every change in prescription). Coverage for eye exams is once every 24 months where not covered by OHIP. Clients visit optometrist of their choice who will fax authorization to caseworker and client pays only the balance for the eyeglasses that is over the eligible amount.

Access to case information, to report income and to change address can be done online. Register at Ontario.ca/MyBenefits.

18 year(s) - 65 year(s)
Application Applications are taken by phone, in person or online at https://saapply.mcss.gov.on.ca/CitizenPortal/cw/PlayerPage.do A caseworker will contact you within three to five days to schedule an in-person meeting.

You will be asked to bring specific documents to the meeting, so that the caseworker can verify:
  • information about members of your household
  • your household's housing costs and other shelter-related costs
  • your household's income and assets
Clients can also email questions or documents. They should put their name and member ID in the subject field to ensure they are directed to the appropriate caseworker.

Clients can also communicate with the office via phone, fax, the interactive voice response or MyBenefits as well.
Languages French - Staff may be available to assist in French
Fees None

Administration

Alternate Name Employment Support Program ; MCCSS ; ODSP