COVID-19 Emergency Benefits
The government of Ontario is providing a three month(May 2020-July 2020) benefit to provide additional support to families/individuals on OW or ODSP.The extended Emergency Benefit is intended to provide emergency financial support for special services, items or payments to address health and safety issues related to COVID-19 to those not in receipt of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Recipients who have received the March/April Emergency Benefit and who qualify for the extended benefit will automatically receive the extended benefit in May, June, and July. LEARN MORE
ODSP
- Singles: eligible for a maximum of $100
- Families: eligible for a maximum of $200
*Contact your local ODSP office for further information.
Ontario Works
- Singles: eligible for a maximum of $100
- Families/Couples: eligible for a maximum of $200
Call Ontario Works: 519-661-4520
Or Discretionary Benefits: 519-661-5910
Or email: [email protected][/vc_column_text]
Emergency Health Related Items
- Emergency health related and essential items continue to be available to OW, ODSP and non-Social Assistance recipients through the City of London Discretionary Benefits program.
- Due to the closure of many vendors, staff will work with the client to determine the best method of providing support for these needed items.
- Any requests that are not included as part of the City of London’s Discretionary Benefits Programs items and maximums will be considered on a case by case basis in consultation with management.
Contact
Ontario Works/ ODSP Recipients:
Call Discretionary Benefits: 519-661-5910
Or email: [email protected]
Non-Social Assistance Recipients
Refer to City of London website for application and process information:
www.london.ca
Emergency OW Assistance
If you live in Ontario and are not currently a recipient of OW or ODSP, you may be eligible for up to 48 days of emergency assistance. A crisis or emergency that would leave you not having enough money for food and housing includes situations where you:
- have been affected by COVID-19
- are being evicted from your home
- are in or are leaving an abusive relationship
- are worried about your safety
You are not eligible if you are:
- getting assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program
- Not residing in Ontario