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City of Ottawa social assistance programs (for more information, call 3-1-1):
Champlain Health Line:
Call 2-1-1 or search online:
Credit Counselling
Your consumer protection rights:
Collection agencies, consumer reporting agencies, payday lenders or loan brokers registry:
Licensed insolvency trustee search:
Non-profit credit counselling:
Search tool for Accredited Financial Counsellors:
EBO Financial Education:
Education
Government of Canada financial planning tools:
Financial literacy toolkit:
Financial basics e-learning modules:
Bank of Canada financial literacy resources for kids:
Social Assistance
Hydro Ottawa LEAP program (for those of low income who are behind on payments):
Ontario Electricity Support Program (lower bill payments):
Energy Affordability Program (free kit to reduce energy costs, and program which may replace appliances):
CoolSaver Program (discounts on appliance maintenance):
Rogers Connected for Success (internet, cellphone, TV plans for OW/ ODSP/ RGI/ GIS):
Free tax clinics:
Physiotherapy for ODSP/ OW recipients:
Better Jobs Ontario (paid tuition for job training after unemployment):
OC Transpo Community Pass (ODSP):
Hand in Hand program (City of Ottawa recreation programs - all ages):
Farley Foundation (veterinary service funding for OW/ ODSP/ GIS/ CPP/ or low income):
Renewed Computer Technology (affordable refurbished computers):
Ontario Assistive Devices Program:
Telus Tech for Good (help setting up assistive tech):