Ontario Community and Social Services

June is National Deafblind Awareness Month.

Intervenors support people who are deafblind to communicate, receive information and live more independently in their communities. Ontario thanks its intervenors for the incredible work they do every single day.

Learn more about deafblindness and available supports: https://www.deafblindnetworkontario.com/

Is violence or abuse affecting you or someone you know?

The Victim Support Directory helps connect survivors with agencies in their community by offering:

• assistance in finding a therapist
• support groups
• counselling
• and more…

To learn more, please visit: victimsupportdirectory.ca/

Even our heroes need help sometimes.

Veterans in financial need may be eligible for up to $3,000/year to help pay for basic needs, housing, health-related items and more.

ontario.ca/SoldiersAid

Veterans Affairs Canada

The Victim Support Directory connects survivors of crime with agencies that can provide:

🏠Affordable housing
🏠Transitional housing
🏠Shelter for youth
🏠Emergency accommodation for
survivors of human-trafficking

To learn more, please visit: victimsupportdirectory.ca

Support payments don’t always end when a child turns 18.

In Ontario, payments continue unless your agreement includes a clear ending event. If you can’t agree on when to stop, a judge can decide.

Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-procedures-family-court/motions-change-final-order-or-written-agreement

Ontario is helping keep electricity costs down for families on Ontario Works or ODSP with the Ontario Electricity Support Program.

💡Visit https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca for details and eligibility requirements.

Ontario has 27 Youth Wellness Hubs across the province?

These Hubs make it easier for children and youth aged 12-25 to connect with services to support their mental health and well-being.

Learn more about Youth Wellness Hubs: youthhubs.ca

Do you like cars and working with your hands?

Check out MyCareer Journey for information on the pay, qualifications and programs that can help you pursue a career as an automotive technician.

https://www.ontario.ca/my-career-journey/explore-in-demand-careers/automotive-service-technicians-truck-and-bus-mechanics-and-mechanical-repairers/

Honouring our Veterans includes taking care of their families.

Surviving spouses & children in Ontario can access financial assistance through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission for a range of needs, such as health-related items, housing, and employment support.

ontario.ca/SoldiersAid

Veterans Affairs Canada

June is National Indigenous History Month.

This month we recognize the contributions that Indigenous people have made to Canada and Ontario.

To learn more and explore sites connected to Ontario’s Indigenous history, visit: https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/indigenous-history-and-heritage-ontario