Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services

Service: Employment and Training Start Up Benefit, Orillia

Record #: ORI0837
Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2026

Contacts

Office Phone 705-325-7408 ; 1-800-565-9871, Toll Free ; 1-888-999-1142, Social Assistance Support Line
TTY Phone 705-325-3887
Fax 705-325-0443
E-Mail orilliaowoffice@simcoe.ca
Website http://www.ontario.ca/page/social-assistance#section-3
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Description and Service

Former Name Ontario. Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services. Orillia Office
Description (Service)

Available to eligible ODSP recipients. Spouse and/or dependent children under 18 who need help with costs related to accepting a new job. Changing jobs or participating in a training program.
Helps with:

  • clothing or uniforms for work
  • safety shoes or work boots
  • tools and special equipment/devices
  • grooming costs
  • transportation
  • licensing and/or professional fees
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults; 18 years and up; ODSP recipient; resident of Ontario; willing and able to work; living in Ontario
Application Call 705-325-7408, apply at ODSP office or with instructions from your case worker.
Languages English; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
Fees None

Location Information

Areas Served Midland ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Severn ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Description (Site)

Cross street: West St N and Borland St E

Located In Community Orillia
Address & Map
250 West St N
Unit 6
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 5C9
 
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Intersection Memorial Ave and Hwy 12
Mailing Address PO Box 3399 Stn Main 
Markham, ON 
Canada L3R 6J2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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