Durham (Region of). Social Services Department

Discretionary Benefits

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Description
Discretionary Benefits for clients in receipt of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW)
  • items are discretionary, not mandatory
  • baby needs
  • dentures
  • orthotics at the discretion of the Director
  • plus more
Eligibility
Residents of Durham Region in receipt of the Ontario Disability Support Programare required to be within the allowable limits Ontario Works clients requesting discretionary assistance should contact their Case Coordinator directly
Application Process
ODSP clients call Discretionary Benefits directly; Ontario Works clients contact their Case Coordinator directly (Ajax, Oshawa, Uxbridge, Whitby)
Documents Required
Contact for information
Toll Free
1-888-721-0622 ext 5411
Office
3-1-1
Fax
905-666-6218
Web Site
http://www.durham.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Discretionary Assistance - IEHSD
LL - 605 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Janine Stolarek, Senior Caseworker, Income, Employment, and Homelessness Support Division, Ontario Works
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
Agency Information
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Information Durham
Last Updated On
July 7, 2025
Last Verified On
July 7, 2025
Address
605 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B7
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Accessibility
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Durham Region