Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Orillia Office

Income and Employment Supports, Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit

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Record #: ORI0837 Last Modified: 21 May 2013 Last Full Update: 17 May 2013
Contacts
I&R BulletinCommunity Start up benefit has been discontinued but the employment start is a different fund and is still available to individuals who are eligible.
Office Phone705-325-7408
TTY Phone705-325-3887
Toll Free Phone1-800-565-9871
Fax705-325-0443
Websitewww.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/income_support/odsp_start.aspx
Primary ContactLynda Porteus, Manager
Addresses
Address700 Memorial Ave
Orillia, ON
 
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LocationOrillia
IntersectionMemorial Ave and Hwy 12
AccessibilityFully Accessible ; Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Accessible; Washroom - Accessible
Mailing AddressPO Box 98 
Orillia, ON L3V 6H9
Description and Subjects
Former Name(s)Ontario. Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services. Orillia Office
DescriptionThe Employment Start-Up Benefit is available to eligible ODSP recipients who need help with costs related to accepting a new job, changing jobs, or participating in a training program. Recipients could receive help with clothing or uniforms for work; safety shoes or work boots; tools and special equipment/devices; grooming costs; transportation; licensing and/or professional fees.
SubjectsDisability benefits ; Employment
Service Details
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedMidland ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Severn ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
EligibilityAdults; 18yrs and up; ODSP recipient; resident of Ontario
ApplicationApply at ODSP office
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Legal Status(30) Provincial Government