If you have a disability and need income for living costs, consider applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program. 

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is an income program for people with disabilities. 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program

In Grey and Bruce Counties, ODSP funding and support are administered by the local ODSP office based in Owen Sound. Applications are done online and sent to a central intake office in Ontario. Once someone living in Grey or Bruce Counties is approved for ODSP, their file is sent to the local office. 

We strongly advise that you work with the Grey Bruce Legal Clinic (or the nearest clinic to you) prior to submitting an application.

How to apply for ODSP

You can apply for ODSP:

• online: Click the link to apply for ODSP online. The application takes 20 to 30 minutes. Submit one application for you and your immediate family members who live with you.
• over the phone by calling the Social Assistance Support Line Toll-free: 1-888-999-1142 or Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559.
• in-person by booking an appointment through your local ODSP office.

ODSP can offer:

• Money to help you and your eligible family members with living expenses, including food and rent
• Health benefits for you and your eligible family members
• Connection to help finding and keeping a job. 

If you are eligible for ODSP, the amount of money you get will depend on your household situation. In most cases, you don’t have to participate in activities that will help you towards getting a job to keep getting financial help. 

For a single person with no dependents, they would receive $1,408 per month for basic needs and shelter. 

Thank you to the Income Security Advocacy Centre for this handy chart showing the rates for Ontario Works.

Ontario Works	Rates as of July 2025
Family Type	Basic Needs Allowance	Maximum Shelter Allowance	Total
Single	$809	$599	$1,408
Single Parent – 1 child	$952	$941	$1,893
Single Parent – 2 children	$952	$1,018	$1,970
Couple	$1,166	$941	$2,107
Couple – 1 child	$1,166	$1,018	$2,184
Couple – 2 children	$1,166	$1,105	$2,271
Couples where both spouses have disabilities	$1,613	$941	Capped at $2,370

*The rates are connected to inflation so will be adjusted every July based on inflation. 

ODSP will also help with the cost of transportation to medical appointments for those receiving ODSP and eligible family members.