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If difficulty is experienced applying online contact Service Ontario at 1-855-231-1255
If an individual has been found ineligible service or services have been cancelled or suspended they:
- have a right to request a review of the decision
- a letter must be submitted to the local office outlining the reasons why an individual feels the decision made by the local office is incorrect
Kenora
720 Robertson St
Kenora
Kenora
807-468-2400
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-2970
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Last Updated: Jul 29, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
- Individuals who require financial assistance right away should apply for assistance through Ontario Works as applications can take anywhere from a week to a few months to be processed
- Individuals can apply online, by phone or in person
Eligibility / Target Population
Individuals must be between 18-65 years of age and:
Various financial criteria must be met; individuals will have to provide information on the following:
Disability criteria is based on the Ontario Disability Support Program Act and must meet the definition of a "person with a disability" as defined under the Act which states this individual is someone who has a substantial mental or physical disability that:
- be a resident of Ontario
- meet both the financial and disability criteria
Various financial criteria must be met; individuals will have to provide information on the following:
- household composition (who is part of the family, spouse or adult dependents)
- how many children, how old they are and whether they are in school
- place of residence and cost to live there (rent)
- household income (for all members)
- assets, such as any savings in the bank and any property owned
Disability criteria is based on the Ontario Disability Support Program Act and must meet the definition of a "person with a disability" as defined under the Act which states this individual is someone who has a substantial mental or physical disability that:
- is continuous or recurrent
- expected to last for a year or more
- significantly limits their ability to work, look after themselves, or get out in the community, and
- has been verified by an approved health professional (Medical Review)
Fees
None
Languages
English ; French
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Provides financial assistance for basic needs (food, shelter, clothing)
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
- Additional help for hearing aids and mobility devices
- Assistive technology
- Coverage for up-front child care costs
- Dental coverage
- Employment and Training Start Up Benefit
- Employment transition benefit
- Extended Health Benefit
- Guide dog benefit
- Help to pay for necessary home repairs
- Medical supplies
- Medical transportation
- Prescription drug coverage
- Special Diet Nutritional Allowance
- Transitional health benefit
- Vision care
- Work-related benefit
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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2025: Suggest an edit
