Dufferin County Community Service Providers

CommunityAgencies Providing Supports

Housing

Residents of Dufferin County who are experiencing difficulty paying rent or utilities may be eligible for financial assistance through one of the following programs.

https://www.dufferincounty.ca/housing-services/programs-assist-rent-and-utilities or In County Services Housing Services Programs to assist with rent and utilities

Homelessness Prevention Program

Residents of Dufferin County who are experiencing a housing crisis may be eligible for financial assistance to help find or keep housing. Eligible expenses may include last month’s rent deposits or rental arrears. Utility assistance may include help with deposits, arrears, and disconnections. For more information, see the application or call 519.941.6991 ext. 2110.

Low-Income EnergyAssistance Program (LEAP)

Customers of Hydro One and/Enbridge may qualify for financial assistance through LEAP. For more information, call United Way Simcoe Muskoka LEAP Program at 1.855.487.5327.

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

OESP is an electricity support program intended to provide ongoing monthly bill payment support to low income consumers. To complete the application online, visit the OESP website.

For additional assistance, please contact Dufferin County Community Services at 519.941.6991 ext. 2110.

Community Support Services

Main Office: 519-925-5452

Satellite Office: 519-941-6991 ext 2901

dccss@dufferincounty.ca www.dufferincounty.ca/services/community-support-s...

Service Description

Ensures nutritional needs are being met

Provide regular social contact and monitor for potential crisis situations

Special diets available to accommodate client's dietary needs (eg diabetic or low-sodium diet, etc) Congregate Dinning Subsidies available