The path to better mental health begins with a simple step: asking for help.
Don’t be afraid to seek assistance and remember that it's a vital part of your journey to recovery.
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Applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program just got easier. The new Social Assistance Digital Application lets you apply online, verify your identity electronically and even check your application status.
You can start an application at:
No matter where you are in Ontario, if you’re entitled to court-ordered support payments, the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) is here to help you get what you’re owed.
Learn more:
Please note that all ODSP offices will be closed Victoria Day, Monday May 20 and will reopen to regular hours on May 21. Ontario Works clients: please contact your local office for May Long Weekend closure info:
Are you a Veteran in financial need? You could get up to $2,000/year to help pay for costs related to housing, health and employment.
That’s in addition to any financial support you may be receiving from ODSP or Ontario Works.
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Male survivors of sexual abuse can receive help and access specialized services through the Victim Services Directory.
This multilingual crisis line provides services across Ontario and is available 24/7.
Call toll-free 1-866-887-0015 or visit:
Get relief on your electricity bill with Ontario’s Electricity Support Program.
You could qualify for monthly bill reductions based on household size and income.
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It’s Victims and Survivors of Crime Week.
The Victim Services Directory connects victims with local supports so they can get the help they need to heal and recover.
For more info:
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Feeling down? Ontario has free and confidential mental health resources for all ages - including help by phone, text & live web chat.
Visit to learn more.
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Are you a spouse or child of a Veteran in financial need?
The Soldiers’ Aid Commission offers up to $2,000 over 12 months to eligible families in Ontario for health-related items, housing, specialized equipment, and more.
Apply today:
This July, ODSP rates are going up by 4.5% to better support people with disabilities. Since September 2022, our government has raised the rate nearly 17%!
Learn more at
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Applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) just got easier. The new Social Assistance Digital Application lets you apply online, verify your identity electronically and even check your application status.
You can start an application at:
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Ontario's sign language interpreters and intervenors help facilitate two-way communication between people who can hear and people who are Deaf or deafblind.
Services are available for workplace, medical and social settings, and more:
NOTICE: Family Responsibility Office's Automated Info Line and FRO Online will not be available Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM due to maintenance. Thank you for your patience. We apologize for the inconvenience.
It's Vision Health Month!
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you may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for a visual aid through the Assistive Devices Program?
To qualify you must live in Ontario and have long-term, low vision or blindness in at least one eye.
Are you a spouse of a deceased Ontario Veteran?
The Soldiers’ Aid Commission offers financial assistance for housing-related items, specialized equipment, and personal expenses.
Apply through the Royal Canadian Legion or Veterans Affairs Canada:
Looking to apply to the Ontario Disability Support Program? You can use the new Social Assistance Digital Application tool to apply quickly and easily:
You can also get support by phoning ServiceOntario toll-free 1-800-267-8097 anywhere in the province!