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Organization:
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Halton (Region of) - Low Income Program
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Address:
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c/o Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1
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Intersection:
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Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
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Service Description:
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Helps low income residents with their health needs, including dental, vision, medical supplies, equipment and related costs as well as funerals
- dental care emergency for adults (adults who are in pain or require emergency dental care may be eligible for help with the cost of their dental care)
- for dental services for youth, aged 17 and under, from low-income households, visit Healthy Smiles Ontario
- eyeglasses (assistance with the cost of prescription eye glasses may be provided)
- medical supplies and equipment (diabetic supplies, surgical supplies and dressings, assistive aids and devices, back braces, hospital bed if it is necessary to prevent hospitalization, surgical stockings, artificial limbs, wheelchairs, inhalators)
- mechanical, ceiling and Hoyer lifts * assessment form an occupational therapist is required * ceiling lift will be considered only for applicants that own their home
- medication (up to a maximum of $500) for residents without drug coverage through an employer or other source * for ongoing drug coverage, apply to the Trillium Drug Program
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Application:
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Call Access Halton at 311
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Halton residents who meet financial eligibility * applicants must include valid government-issued IDs for each household member in the benefit request * applicants must give verbal consent to staff to record information in order to assess eligibility and issue benefits
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Area Served:
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Burlington and Halton Region
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