Application
Snow Go Assist program: Participants must provide proof of active enrolment in one or more of the following programs to prove that they meet the program objectives:
* GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement)
* ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit
* Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Low income senior or person with a disability (proof may be required)
* Special Circumstances may be considered
Eligibility / Target Population
Anyone living in the area served
Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway
Fees
There may be a minimal cost to some programs
Executives
Kelli Toner - Executive Director
613-737-5115 ext 2407 * kellit@seochc.on.ca
Contacts
Amanda Bonnaci - Director, Community and Social Services
613-737-5115 ext 2408 * amandab@seoch.on.ca
Languages
English ; French ; Arabic ; Spanish ; Somali
Language Notes
French reception, programs, and publications offered * French interpretation available upon request
Area Served
Ottawa (City of) - catchment area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Offers Intake and Counselling Services
Assist in completing applications for the following programs:
LEAP, OESP, Lens Crafters "Gift of Sight" program, Christmas Exchange Voucher program (seasonal), Toy Mountain Registration (seasonal), Backpacks (School supplies), Campership program ( summer camp subsidy for low income families), Ottawa Furniture Bank, Clothing Cupboard, Food Cupboard * income tax clinics
Counselling * crisis intervention * information and referral * community development * home support programs * health promotion activities * primary health care with a 24-hour on-call service * smoking cessation * parenting teens program * community connections for newcomers * Anonymous HIV Testing * Harm Reduction Services * walk-in counselling services
Community Nutrition Program (offered by Community Nutritionists): Individual counselling * prenatal nutrition * Healthy eating workshops * Community kitchen
Snow Go Assist program: a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways * Eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program
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