Ontario provincial program that provides health-related items to people receiving Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) funding and people on low income.
Health related benefits include but are not limited to:
- bathroom assistive devices
- diabetic supplies
- hearing aids and batteries
- hospital beds and mattresses
- custom foot orthotics and orthopaedic footwear
- medical taxi transportation
- eye glasses
- adult day programs and respite
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30-16:30
Tuesday:
8:30-16:30
Wednesday:
8:30-16:30
Thursday:
8:30-16:30
Friday:
8:30-16:30
Saturday:
Closed
Work: 905-546-2590
Fax Number: 905-546-2476
1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6, Canada
Eligibility
Open to recipients of Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Hamilton residents on a low income who are 18 years of age or older.
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
French
Application Instructions
Submit a request for needed items online at specialsupportsbenefits.hamilton.ca or call 905-546-2590.
Low income applicants who are not OW or ODSP recipients will need to supply the following documents:
- ID for every person in the household
- last year’s Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, or a CRA Proof of Income Statement, for every adult family member
- a letter of assessment from a healthcare professional
Classifications
Last Full Update
February 5, 2025