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Government Support
Below is a searchable, sortable, and filterable directory of government support programs relevant to individuals and families navigating mental health and disability needs. Use the dropdown filters or global search box to quickly find specific supports.
Government Support Programs
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Government Support Programs
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| Category | Program | Form/Application | Purpose | Age Requirement | Financial Requirement | How to Apply (Steps) | Form Link | How-To Video | Type of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Support | ODSP – Income Support | ODSP Application Package | Monthly income, medical, dental, vision, and disability-related benefits for people with disabilities in Ontario. | 18+ | Low income and assets below ODSP limits. |
1. Contact ODSP office or download “ODSP Application Package”. 2. Complete and submit forms. 3. Attend assessment and review. |
ODSP Info & Forms | Monthly Income / Financial Benefit | |
| Government Support | CPP-Disability Benefits (CPP-D) | ISP1151 CPP-D Application | Provides monthly income to people who have contributed to CPP and cannot regularly work due to disability. | Under 65 | Must have sufficient CPP contributions and be unable to regularly work. |
1. Download ISP1151 form. 2. Complete sections; have medical report completed. 3. Submit by mail or online via My Service Canada. |
CPP-D Info & Forms | Monthly Income / Financial Benefit | |
| Government Support | Disability Tax Credit (DTC) | T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate | Reduces the amount of income tax owed to help offset the costs of disability. | All ages | Requires significant and prolonged impairment verified by a medical practitioner. |
1. Download T2201. 2. Have medical practitioner complete and sign. 3. Submit to CRA by mail or online via My Account. |
DTC Info | Monthly Income / Financial Benefit | |
| Government Support | Assistive Devices Program (ADP) | ADP Application Form (varies by device) | Helps cover cost of assistive devices (e.g., wheelchairs, communication aids, hearing aids). | All ages | Must have a long-term physical disability requiring equipment for 6+ months. |
1. See an ADP authorizer. 2. Complete ADP forms. 3. Vendor submits to ADP. 4. Purchase device once approved. |
ADP Info | Equipment Funding / Assistive Devices | |
| Government Support | Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) | OESP Application | Monthly credit on electricity bills for low-income households. | All ages | Household income and size must meet OESP thresholds. |
1. Apply online. 2. Verify identity. 3. Receive credit on electricity bill. |
OESP Website | Monthly Income / Financial Benefit | |
| Government Support | Canada Housing Benefit / Ontario Housing Programs | Varies by program (e.g., local housing application forms) | Helps with rent costs for low-income individuals and families. | All ages | Low-income; specific eligibility varies by program and city. |
1. Find local housing authority or municipal website. 2. Complete housing application. 3. Provide income and housing details. 4. Waitlist/approval process. |
Housing Programs (Ontario) | Housing / Rent Support | |
| Government Support | Trillium Drug Program (TDP) | Application for Trillium Drug Program | Helps cover high prescription drug costs for Ontario residents. | All ages | High drug costs relative to income. |
1. Download and complete TDP form. 2. Provide income documents. 3. Mail to TDP office. 4. Receive deductible and coverage details. |
TDP Info | Medical / Prescription Coverage | |
| Government Support | Canada Dental Benefit / Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) | Online application (via CRA My Account) or CDCP enrollment | Provides dental coverage or cost relief for eligible Canadians with low to moderate income. | All ages (phased rollout by age group) | Income-tested; must have filed taxes. |
1. Check eligibility using CRA or CDCP website. 2. Apply online via CRA My Account. 3. Enroll and receive benefits. |
Dental Benefit / CDCP | Medical / Dental Coverage | |
| Government Support | Canada Child Benefit (CCB) | RC66 Canada Child Benefits Application | Tax-free monthly payment to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18. | Parent/guardian of child under 18 | Income-tested; child must live with applicant and be a resident of Canada. |
1. Apply online via CRA My Account or RC66 form. 2. Ensure child is registered for benefits. 3. Receive monthly payments. |
CCB Info | Monthly Income / Family Support | |
| Government Support | Ontario Child Benefit (OCB) | Included with CCB application (no separate form) | Provides financial support for low-to-moderate income families with children. | Parent/guardian of child under 18 | Based on income; automatically assessed when you apply for CCB and file taxes. |
1. Apply for CCB. 2. File income taxes each year. 3. OCB is automatically included if eligible. |
OCB Info | Monthly Income / Family Support | |
| Government Support | GST/HST Credit | No separate application (based on tax return) | Tax-free quarterly payment to help individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset GST/HST costs. | 18+ (or have a spouse/common-law partner or are a parent) | Income-tested, based on tax return. |
1. File your annual income tax return. 2. CRA automatically determines eligibility. 3. Receive quarterly payments if eligible. |
GST/HST Credit Info | Basic Income / Tax Credit | |
| Government Support | Ontario Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit / Other Provincial Credits | Tax credit claimed on personal income tax return | Helps seniors with costs of making their homes safer and more accessible. | 65+ (or living with a senior) | Income and expense-based. |
1. Keep receipts for eligible home safety and accessibility improvements. 2. Claim credit when filing income tax return. 3. Receive tax reduction/refund. |
Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit | Tax Credit / Home Safety Support |