Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre
Service: Low Income Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0343 | Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) If you need to submit any documents in-person, please place them in the drop box located at the main entrance of Halton Regional Centre. If you require assistance completing applications, or have any questions about Low Income Program, please email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| Fax | 905-825-9010 |
| accesshalton@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Low-Income-Program |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionOfHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) If you need to submit any documents in-person, please place them in the drop box located at the main entrance of Halton Regional Centre. If you require assistance completing applications, or have any questions about Low Income Program, please email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311. ----------------------------------------------------- Halton Region helps low income residents with their health needs, including dental, vision, medical supplies, equipment and related costs, as well as funerals Dental Care Emergencies * adults who are in pain or require emergency dental care may be eligible for help with the cost of their dental care through Halton Region * Healthy Smiles Ontario, a government funded program that provides dental services to youth, aged 17 and under, from low-income households Eyeglasses * assistance with the cost of prescription eyeglasses may be provided Medical supplies and equipment * help with the cost of diabetic supplies, surgical supplies and dressings, as required * assistive aids and devices, back braces, surgical stockings, artificial limbs, wheelchairs and inhalators Project Lifesaver * assistance with the cost of radio technology to assist in locating wandering individuals * click here for more information about Project Lifesaver |
| Hours | Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm Access Halton: * Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Applicants must: * be residents of Halton * have a total net annual household income that falls below the Net Low-income Cut-off (LICO) for Halton Region * include valid government-issued identification for each household member in the benefit request (birth certificates and immigration documents) * give verbal consent to staff to record information in order to assess eligibility and issue benefits For more information about program criteria and eligibility, please call Access Halton at 311 |
| Application | Call Access Halton at 311 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - may be program fees, check individual programs |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd and North Service Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Disabilities ; Income Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs ; Assistive Devices ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Supports for Families ; Supports for Older Adults |
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ; Locator Aids ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Medical Expense Assistance ~ Oral Health Issues ; Visual/Reading Aids |
