Low-Income Services

What Is A Shelter?

Need a place to sleep for a night or two? Don't have any money? Shelters are free places where you can sleep and access some services. Find out more here.

Where Do I Find Low-Cost Dental Care?

Dental care is expensive if you don’t have insurance, and the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) doesn't cover the dentist. Find 4 places to get low-cost dental care.

A “co-op” is a type of housing community. If you live there, you are an active member of the community. Co-ops are also affordable places to live. Find out how they work, and how to apply to live in a co-op.

What is Ontario Works?

Wondering what welfare is? Need money and/or help finding a job? You can apply for Ontario Works, or welfare, if: you are over 16 years old, not living with your parents, need money and help finding a job. Read more details about who can apply.

What is EI?

Lost your job? Need some money and help finding a new one? Employment Insurance (EI) can help you with both. Find out if you can get EI and how to apply!

What is a Community Legal Clinic?

If you need legal help, but don't have the money to pay a lawyer, you can get help from a Community Legal Clinic (CLC). CLCs help people with a low income. They also help youth. Read more about what they do.

How Do I Apply for Ontario Works?

Want to apply to Ontario Works (OW)? Figure out what documents you need and how to apply.

How Can Food Banks Help Me?

Need food for you or your family? Your local food bank can help you get some. A Food Bank is a place where you can go to pick up food for free. Find one near you!

What is supportive housing?

Supportive housing has staff there to help you when you need it. An example of supportive housing is for someone who might be living with a drug-addiction. Find out how to find suppportive housing if you, or someone you know, needs it.

What is a Community Health Centre (CHC)?

Don't have a family doctor? Don't have an OHIP card? A Community Health Centre (CHC) is a place where you can get free health care and social services. Find one near you that helps newcomer youth!

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